In Rovaniemi, Islam meets the extraordinary rhythms of the Arctic Circle. On January 4, 2026, this northern city—which often ...

Rovaniemi, Finland. Rovaniemi, a city located on the Arctic Circle, is renowned worldwide for aurora watching, winter sports, ...

Rovaniemi wasn’t always known as the home of Santa Claus. It only took on the title in the 1980s, four decades after the city was destroyed during World War II. As Rovaniemi rebuilt itself and became ...

Tourism that started in the 1950s to Santa's home in Rovaniemi, Lapland in Finland is now suffering from overtourism and the ...

A tourist season that stretches from October to March has been anything but jolly for some residents of the “Official Hometown of Santa Claus.” A tourist season that stretches from October to March ...

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Finnish firm Verstas Architects has been awarded first place in a competition for the expansion of Finland's Lapland central hospital for their design of a functional complex of "healing architecture.

From meeting Santa Claus to enjoying husky-pulled sled rides under the northern lights, Rovaniemi offers a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic adventure for families visiting Finland. Why settle for a brief ...

This photo taken on Jan. 3, 2026 shows a stall selling coffee and snacks in Rovaniemi, Finland. Rovaniemi, a city located on the Arctic Circle, is renowned worldwide for aurora watching, winter sports ...