Guidebook for Rovaniemi
Food Scene
My favourite spots in my hometown
Ravintola Monte Rosa
25 MaakuntakatuBest steaks in town! Try the tartar, it’s my favorite
Wingston has the best hot chicken wings in town, no guestion!! Also burgers are really good.
34 abantu bendawo batusa
Siipiravintola Wingston Ky
17 KansankatuWingston has the best hot chicken wings in town, no guestion!! Also burgers are really good.
Place where everything is for sale. Burger lover should try out their Reindeer or blue cheese burgers!
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75 abantu bendawo batusa
Kauppayhtiö Bar & Grill
24 ValtakatuPlace where everything is for sale. Burger lover should try out their Reindeer or blue cheese burgers!
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Italian styled pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. Highly recommended. Right next to Kauppayhtiö.
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13 abantu bendawo batusa
Pure Pizza
24 ValtakatuItalian styled pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven. Highly recommended. Right next to Kauppayhtiö.
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Mexican street food restaurant for both small and big gravings. Nice tacos and burritos. They also have few vegetable choices.
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36 abantu bendawo batusa
Yuca
21 RovakatuMexican street food restaurant for both small and big gravings. Nice tacos and burritos. They also have few vegetable choices.
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Perfect for lunch time! Crispy chicken salad is my go-to but many come here for the waffles and pastries.
130 abantu bendawo batusa
Cafe & Bar 21
21 RovakatuPerfect for lunch time! Crispy chicken salad is my go-to but many come here for the waffles and pastries.
Despite being a hotel, they have amazing a’la carte!
Highly recommend- be sure to book in advance
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Arctic Light Hotel
18 ValtakatuDespite being a hotel, they have amazing a’la carte!
Highly recommend- be sure to book in advance
My favourtie chinese restaurant in the city. I recommend to go there at lunchtime when they have a buffet service!
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Da Zhong Hua Restaurant
43 KoskikatuMy favourtie chinese restaurant in the city. I recommend to go there at lunchtime when they have a buffet service!
Gustav Kitchen & Bar
Bistro type A’ la carte
Fine dining with lappish twist at beautiful views overlooking Ounasvaara and Kemijoki river. More expensive but surely worth it
sky hotelli
Fine dining with lappish twist at beautiful views overlooking Ounasvaara and Kemijoki river. More expensive but surely worth it
Amazing Lappish food and athmosphere. Definitely forth the visit!
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173 abantu bendawo batusa
Nili Restaurant
20 ValtakatuAmazing Lappish food and athmosphere. Definitely forth the visit!
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Handmade sushi, dumplings and woks, what else can you ask for?
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36 abantu bendawo batusa
Ravintola HIMO
23 ValtakatuHandmade sushi, dumplings and woks, what else can you ask for?
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Nice place if you are looking for cheaper breakfast place. The breakfast buffet is smaller compared to hotels, but is affordable. They make their own sourbread.
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29 abantu bendawo batusa
Hostel Café Koti
21 ValtakatuNice place if you are looking for cheaper breakfast place. The breakfast buffet is smaller compared to hotels, but is affordable. They make their own sourbread.
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Really nice and intimate restaurant in the city centre. The food is inspired by russian classics!
Restaurant Tsar
23 ValtakatuReally nice and intimate restaurant in the city centre. The food is inspired by russian classics!
Fairly new place in town but I have visited this place many times. Food is great, try their coctails too!
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Roka Kitchen & Wine Bar
8 KoskikatuFairly new place in town but I have visited this place many times. Food is great, try their coctails too!
Opened last summer, this place has nice food and great wines.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Roka Kitchen & Wine Bar
8 KoskikatuOpened last summer, this place has nice food and great wines.
Roka is small, but very popular place, so be sure to book your table beforehand. Try their risottos!
79 abantu bendawo batusa
Ravintola Roka Street Bistro
Roka is small, but very popular place, so be sure to book your table beforehand. Try their risottos!
Drinks & Nightlife
Plan B
18 ValtakatuArctic light hotels class terrace is a great place to enjoy nice coctails in the evenings.
Oliver's Corner Irish Pub
9 KoskikatuGreat place for a night out
Highly popular among students since the pricing is on point. Upstairs they have a new nightclub
9 abantu bendawo batusa
people's Pub
15 KansankatuHighly popular among students since the pricing is on point. Upstairs they have a new nightclub
Essentials
Close by - 300m
Bigger hypermarket for grocery shopping. Very good selection of food, beverages etc
• Bakery ”Fazer Leipurit” in side the store
• SushiTake freshly made sushibuffet daily
• Fresh fish selection is superb
28 abantu bendawo batusa
CITYMARKET
Close by - 300m
Bigger hypermarket for grocery shopping. Very good selection of food, beverages etc
• Bakery ”Fazer Leipurit” in side the store
• SushiTake freshly made sushibuffet daily
• Fresh fish selection is superb
SOL
4-6 PohjolankatuLaundry service
Lidl Saarenkylä
2 PulkamontieClose by - 500m
Saarenkylän apteekki
2 PulkamontieClose by - 400m
Alko Rovaniemi Saarenkylä
Entrance inside Citymarket. Spirits and wines over 8% are sold here
Entertainment & Activities
Swimming and bowling opportunities. Santasport rent equipment for cross country skiing and snowshoeing!
59 abantu bendawo batusa
Santasport
2 HiihtomajantieSwimming and bowling opportunities. Santasport rent equipment for cross country skiing and snowshoeing!
Best place near by for winter activities and small hikes. Down hill skiing and snowboarding equipment available for rent.
66 abantu bendawo batusa
Ounasvaara Ski Oy
14 TaunontieBest place near by for winter activities and small hikes. Down hill skiing and snowboarding equipment available for rent.
Megazone Rovaniemi
25 KoskikatuLazer tag
Room Escape Rovaniemi
21 RovakatuSanta's secret cavern under the arctic circle. Christmas theme park has for example an elf school.
84 abantu bendawo batusa
SantaPark - Indawo Yezindlu kaSanta Claus
1 TarvantieSanta's secret cavern under the arctic circle. Christmas theme park has for example an elf school.
Bio Rex Rovaniemi
12 PekankatuGreat activity park/ space for kids. Located further from the city centre, this place is easiest to reach by car.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Rollohalli HopLop
14 NapapiirintieGreat activity park/ space for kids. Located further from the city centre, this place is easiest to reach by car.
Arts & Culture
Arktikum
4 PohjoisrantaScience centre and changing exhibitions
Korundi House of Culture
4 LapinkävijäntieArt exhibitons and music events.
Pilke Science Centre
6 OunasjoentieSightseeing
Meet Santa in Santa Claus village! This is a must see and visit place here in arctic circle.
192 abantu bendawo batusa
Santa Claus Village
Meet Santa in Santa Claus village! This is a must see and visit place here in arctic circle.
Parks & Nature
Pyhä- Luosto nationalpark offers beautiful landscape and hikes for all.
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Pyhä-Luosto National Park
Pyhä- Luosto nationalpark offers beautiful landscape and hikes for all.
Great place to take small hikes along the hills. Great views over the city from the top.
90 abantu bendawo batusa
Ounasvaara
Great place to take small hikes along the hills. Great views over the city from the top.