Rovaniemi

The largest city by land area in Europe sits at the meeting point of Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers, near the Arctic Circle.

German forces destroyed 90 percent of Rovaniemi during World War II, leading to a complete reconstruction of the city after 1945.

The Arktikum Science Museum presents exhibits about Arctic regions, Finnish Lapland history, and northern environmental research through permanent collections.

The international airport, railway station, and bus terminals connect Rovaniemi to Helsinki and other major Finnish cities throughout the year.

Finnish architect Alvar Aalto designed the rebuilt city layout in the shape of a reindeer head, with streets forming antlers.

Location: Lapland

Elevation above the sea: 88 m

Shares border with: Kolari, Kittilä, Sodankylä, Kemijärvi, Posio, Ranua, Tervola, Ylitornio, Pello, Pelkosenniemi

Address: Rovaniemi, Finland Rovaniemi

Website: https://international.rovaniemi.fi/en

GPS coordinates: 66.50279,25.72848

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:30