{"id":554,"date":"2018-12-20T04:38:14","date_gmt":"2018-12-20T04:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/popoversandpassports.com\/?p=554"},"modified":"2020-11-27T06:32:18","modified_gmt":"2020-11-27T06:32:18","slug":"10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/","title":{"rendered":"Rovaniemi is the Ultimate Winter Wonderland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-562 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2229-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C968&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WHY ROVANIEMI IS THE ULTIMATE WINTER WONDERLAND\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2229-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2229-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2229-2.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2229-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>Since 2010 Rovaniemi, Finland was named the Official Hometown of Santa Clause!\u00a0 I can say without a doubt this is the ultimate destination to experience the true magic of Christmas.<\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Thousands of visitors take the quick 90-minute flight north from Helsinki to Rovaniemi with hopes of catching a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis when the sky darkens in the evening. During the day Rovaniemi, is a winter wonderland playground with activities including ice fishing, dogsledding, ice climbing, relaxing in a sauna, and of course, meeting the real Santa Clause himself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Here are my ten \u201cBucket List Worthy Experiences\u201d that you can check off all in one trip to Rovaniemi!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Grab a cup of hot cocoa, and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1843 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_0554.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rovaniemi \" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_0554.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_0554.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_0554.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_0554.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/img_0554.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#WHERE_TO_STAY\" >WHERE TO STAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#1_Meet_the_Real_Santa_Clause_at_his_Office_in_Santa_Clause_Village\" >1.\u00a0Meet the Real Santa Clause at his Office in Santa Clause Village<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#2_Sleep_Under_the_Stars_in_a_Glass_Igloo\" >2.\u00a0Sleep Under the Stars in a Glass Igloo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#What_I_Loved_About_the_Arctic_Snow_Hotel\" >What I Loved About the Arctic Snow Hotel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#What_I_Should_Have_Done_Differently_at_the_Arctic_Snow_Hotel\" >What I Should Have Done Differently at\u00a0the Arctic Snow Hotel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#3_Cross_the_Article_Circle_Line\" >3. Cross the Article Circle Line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#4_Try_Reindeer\" >4. Try Reindeer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#Cafe_Bar_21\" >Cafe Bar 21<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#Restaurant_Nili\" >Restaurant Nili<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#5_Send_a_Letter_from_the_Worlds_Most_Famous_Post_Office\" >5. Send a Letter from the World\u2019s Most Famous Post Office<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#6_Earn_Your_Reindeer_Drivers_License\" >6. Earn Your Reindeer Drivers License\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#7_Hop_Onboard_a_Dog_Sled\" >7. Hop Onboard a Dog Sled\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#8_Snowmobile_Through_Forests\" >8. Snowmobile Through Forests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#9_Hunt_for_the_Northern_Lights\" >9. Hunt for the Northern Lights\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#10_Sweat_in_a_Sauna\" >10. Sweat in a Sauna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#WHAT_TO_EAT_IN_ROVANIEMI\" >WHAT TO EAT IN ROVANIEMI\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#WHEN_AND_HOW_LONG_TO_VISIT_ROVANIEMI\" >WHEN AND HOW LONG TO VISIT ROVANIEMI\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/10-reasons-why-rovaniemi-finland-is-the-ultimate-winter-wonderland\/#WHAT_TO_WEAR_FOR_ROVANIEMI_IN_THE_WINTER\" >WHAT TO WEAR FOR ROVANIEMI IN THE WINTER\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GETTING_THERE\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">GETTING THERE<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Save time and fly from Helsinki, or London Gatwick (seasonal) right into Rovaniemi with Norwegian, or Finnair.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The airport is around 10km from the main city center. From the airport, you can reserve the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.airportbus.fi\/?language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Airport Taxi<\/a> shuttle service for around 7 euro a person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GETTING_AROUND\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">GETTING AROUND<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Rovaniemi is a tiny town, and just about everything you need will be within walking distance from the city center! For getting out of town have a look at the transport options below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You won\u2019t find any rideshare services in Rovaniemi, but taxis are available. Taxis are pretty pricey so try to avoid them unless you\u2019re in a time crunch. Two attractions that would require alternate transportation will be to <a href=\"https:\/\/santaclausvillage.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Santa Claus Village<\/a> and if you\u2019re interested in visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ranuazoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ranua Zoo<\/a>.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You can hop on Bus Number 8 to <a href=\"https:\/\/santaclausvillage.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Santa Claus Village<\/a> that comes once every hour. With only three bus lines you won\u2019t have too much trouble getting lost. If you want to visit the polar bears at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ranuazoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rauna Zoo<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.matkahuolto.fi\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matkahuolto<\/a> operates daily coach services to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ranuazoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rauna Zoo<\/a> which is around 80km away.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_TO_STAY\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>WHERE TO<\/b> STAY<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_583\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-583\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-583 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1944-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arctic Light Hotel\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1944-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1944-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1944-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1944-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arctic Light Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arcticlighthotel.fi\/en\/hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arctic Light Hotel<\/a>; $$$ A Luxury Boutique Hotel in the Rovaniemi City Center<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If you\u2019re going to stay at one hotel in the city of Rovaniemi make it the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arcticlighthotel.fi\/en\/hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arctic Light Hote<\/a>l. The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arcticlighthotel.fi\/en\/hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arctic Light Hote<\/a>l has beautifully styled rooms and suites with a boutique-style feel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">This family-owned hotel opened in 2015 and you\u2019ll receive nothing but the best hospitality from their staff. They have a delicious buffet breakfast you can start your morning within their cozy lounge. Not to mention it\u2019s right next door to my favorite <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nili.fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Restaurant Nili<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Meet_the_Real_Santa_Clause_at_his_Office_in_Santa_Clause_Village\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">1.\u00a0<span class=\"s2\">Meet the Real Santa Clause at his Office in Santa Clause Village<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-577 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2449-1440x960.jpg?resize=1291%2C861\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2449.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2449.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2449.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2449.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Everyone knows Santa Clause, but did you know his office is in Finland?! The real Santa Clause (or Joulupukki as the Finns refer to him) is in Rovaniemi, Finland.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The city\u2019s most iconic resident is there to meet you at his office 365 days a year! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You\u2019re able to meet Santa at his office in Santa Clause Village for free, but if you would like a photo to show to your friends and family back home you will have to purchase an electronic copy (40 euros), as personal photos are not allowed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Santa receives visitors from around the world, and you\u2019ll be impressed with how many languages he knows from Japanese to German!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>We chatted with Santa about where we were from and how much we enjoyed visiting Rovaniemi. After seeing his long curly white beard and rosy cheeks and hearing his deep belly laugh it\u2019s near impossible not to walk out and be smiling from ear to ear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Santa Claus Village is located 5 miles from Rovaniemi. The easiest way to access Santa Claus Village is by taking bus number 8 from Rovaniemi City Center. We were a little tight for time, but we ended up getting a ride from one of our tour operators before Santa Claus Village closed. Cabs from Rovaniemi City Center would be 25-30 Euros. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If you\u2019re feeling adventurous in the winter you have the option of visiting Santa Clause Village by a reindeer sleigh ride, or snowmobile with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laplandsafaris.com\/en\/destinations\/rovaniemi.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Lapland Safaris.<\/span><\/a> Talk about making an entrance!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Sleep_Under_the_Stars_in_a_Glass_Igloo\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">2.\u00a0<span class=\"s2\">Sleep Under the Stars in a Glass Igloo<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-561 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2584-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arctic SnowHotel &amp; Glass Igloos\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2584-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2584-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2584-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2584-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Spend a night in a Glass Igloo and wake-up surrounded by nature, or if you\u2019re lucky,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>the Northern Lights will be dancing above you as you sleep beneath the Polar sky. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Is staying in a glass igloo worth it though? These igloos don\u2019t come cheap. Starting at around 549 euros for one night it\u2019s important to have an idea of what to expect. Most guests only stay in the glass igloos one, or two nights and then combine that with a one night stay in the ice hotel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In Rovaniemi, the most popular glass igloos are found at the <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticsnowhotel.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Arctic Snow Hotel<\/span><\/a> located 17 miles away from the city center of Rovaniemi. The draw to the <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticsnowhotel.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Arctic Snow Hotel <\/span><\/a>isn\u2019t just for their Glass Igloos, but they also have an Ice Hotel, Ice Restaurant, and an Ice Bar on the property!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Still on the fence about if staying at the <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticsnowhotel.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Arctic Snow Hotel <\/span><\/a>is right for you? Here\u2019s a list on what I enjoyed, and a few mistakes I made during stay at the <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticsnowhotel.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Arctic Snow Hotel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_I_Loved_About_the_Arctic_Snow_Hotel\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">What I Loved About the <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticsnowhotel.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Arctic Snow Hotel<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Their glass igloos were great at insulating the heat inside your igloo the entire night- so don\u2019t worry about being cold! <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The beds have a remote that can adjust to reclining or sitting up making it easy to watch the night sky from a comfortable position <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">They have an aurora alarm that you can set to go off in the middle of the night when they detect aurora activity<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The heated floors inside the igloo were so warm and cozy!<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The sauna for the guests could use was a very nice traditional Finnish style sauna <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The design of the glass igloos was beautiful <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The dinner at the Log Restaurant Lumikartano on the property was delicious<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-558 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2612.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arctic SnowHotel &amp; Glass Igloos\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2612.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2612.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2612.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2612.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-560 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2585-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arctic SnowHotel &amp; Glass Igloos\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2585-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2585-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2585-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2585-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-559 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2605-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C861&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Arctic SnowHotel &amp; Glass Igloos\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2605-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2605-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2605-2.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2605-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_I_Should_Have_Done_Differently_at_the_Arctic_Snow_Hotel\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\">What I Should Have Done Differently at\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">the <a href=\"https:\/\/arcticsnowhotel.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Arctic Snow Hotel<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Arrive earlier! With the limited daylight hours that you have in the wintertime in Lapland it would have been nice to have allocated more time to fully enjoy our glass igloo by checking in earlier in order to explore the resort a little more. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Visit when the Ice Hotel, Ice Restaurant, and Ice Bar are open. The glass igloos open earlier in the season, but the Ice Hotel doesn\u2019t open until the end of December typically. If you\u2019re going to make a trip out to Rovaniemi and stay at the Arctic Circle Hotel, I recommend you try to go when the Ice Hotel is open so you can tour it (a tour of the ice hotel is included in your glass igloo stay). <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Don\u2019t fly out the next day. We had an early morning flight back to Helsinki the following day, which required us to wake up incredibly early to catch our flight. Because we were leaving at such an early hour we also had to pay for an additional cost of an airport transfer that was more expensive than the options during the day. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Don\u2019t be disappointed if you don\u2019t see the Northern Lights. Even though the Aurora alarm went off in the middle of the night (that was a bit of a shock!) we still couldn\u2019t see the lights as clearly as I\u2019ve seen in the past.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Cross_the_Article_Circle_Line\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">3. Cross the Article Circle Line<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">I wasn\u2019t kidding when I said Rovaniemi was very far north was I? Don\u2019t leave Rovaniemi without crossing the Arctic Circle line, and getting the picture to prove it! In Rovaniemi, the Arctic Circle line runs directly through <a href=\"http:\/\/visitrovaniemi.fi\/attraction\/santa-claus-village\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Santa Claus Village<\/span><\/a>! <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_557\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-557\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-557 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2571-2-1440x975.jpg?resize=1291%2C874\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2571-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C975&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2571-2.jpg?resize=300%2C203&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2571-2.jpg?resize=800%2C542&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2571-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Blue Line Above Signifies the Arctic Circle Line<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_564\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-564\" style=\"width: 1365px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-564 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2533-2-2.jpg?resize=1291%2C1937\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2533-2-2.jpg?w=1365&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2533-2-2.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2533-2-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-564\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">-14 Degrees Warm Jackets and Hand Warmers are a Must<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The Arctic Circle is a circle of latitude that runs 66\u00b033\u203245.9\u2033 north of the Equator. The region north of the Arctic Circle line is simply called the Arctic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Hop, skip, or dance across the line to commemorate crossing into the Arctic. Or, if a picture isn\u2019t proof enough you can purchase a certificate at Santa Clause Village confirming that you made the journey to cross the Arctic Line. Maybe try and ask Santa if he\u2019ll autograph your certificate for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Try_Reindeer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">4. Try <span class=\"s1\">Reindeer<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Lappish cuisine is about fresh ingredients of the forest, like berries, mushrooms, lichen, and game meat. Reindeer is an essential part of their cuisine, and no country prepares Reindeer as well as Finland making it a staple you have to try during your visit to Lapland. Below are my two favorite restaurants for a cozy lunch, or an authentic and unique Lappish dinner in Rovaniemi &#8211; you won\u2019t want to miss out on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cafe_Bar_21\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Cafe Bar 21<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cafebar21.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cafe Bar 21<\/a> is a must for your lunch spot in Rovaniemi. It\u2019s a trendy cafe with delicious and affordable food.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_578\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-578\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-578 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1925-2-1440x1920.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1925-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1925-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1925-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_1925-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hot Chocolate from Cafe Bar 21<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">They\u2019re known for their waffles, more specifically their chicken salty waffle. I passed on the waffle when I saw the homemade salmon soup. With temperatures below freezing soup and a hot chocolate couldn\u2019t have sounded better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restaurant_Nili\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Restaurant<\/span> Nili<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Walking into <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nili.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Restaurant Nili<\/a> you instantly feel welcomed. The furnishings are genuinely handcrafted with Lappish handicraft and materials such as Lappish wood, reindeer horns and reindeer leather all together creating a cozy ambiance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You\u2019ll quickly be impressed by the quality and presentation of the traditional Lapish dishes you\u2019ll find at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nili.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nili<\/a>. They\u2019re famous for their saut\u00e9ed reindeer, but <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nili.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nili<\/a> is one of the few places that serve bear on their menu if you\u2019re feeling brave!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-579\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-579 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2478-1440x960.jpg?resize=1291%2C861\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2478.jpg?resize=1440%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2478.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2478.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2478.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Saut\u00e9ed Reindeer from Nili<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">This was my first time trying reindeer and I loved it. It was paired well with the home-made lingonberry jam, pickled cucumber, and a serving of buttery mashed potatoes making it the perfect dinner for a winter night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nili.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nili<\/a> is by far the best restaurant in Rovaniemi. Definitely make reservations in advance, as they are completely booked most nights during their tourist season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Send_a_Letter_from_the_Worlds_Most_Famous_Post_Office\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">5. Send a Letter from the World\u2019s Most Famous Post Office<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-568 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0140-2-1440x1080.jpg?resize=1291%2C968\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0140-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0140-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0140-2.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0140-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Take a moment to sit in Santa\u2019s Main Post Office and admire all the shelves filled with letters Santa receives from around the world.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_582\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-582\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-582 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2291-2-1440x1920.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2291-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2291-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2291-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2291-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-582\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Letters to Santa from Around the World<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"> The office is even a genuine part of the Finnish postal services, Posti, though it only receives letters addressed to Santa. During the months of November and December, Santa receives around 32,000 letters daily. Most letters come from the United Kingdom, Italy, Romania, Poland, Finland, and Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">All mail sent from Santa&#8217;s Post Office is marked with a special stamp and postmark of Santa Claus from the Arctic Circle.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Sending postcards to friends and family back home was one of my favorite memories of Santa\u2019s Village.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>Popover Tip:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0You can write Santa at his address here: T\u00e4htikuja 1 96930 Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi. He&#8217;s been known to write back!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Earn_Your_Reindeer_Drivers_License\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">6. Earn Your Reindeer Drivers License\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-570 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2045-1440x1080.jpeg?resize=1291%2C968\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2045.jpeg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2045.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2045.jpeg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2045.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Want a fun conversation starter at your next holiday party? Mention how you earned your reindeer drivers license in Finland and I promise you you\u2019ll get their attention.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-572 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2082-2-1440x1920.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2082-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2082-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2082-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2082-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Reindeer might not fly but there\u2019s something so special about the creatures. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Reindeer are iconic with Finnish Lapland and reindeer sleigh rides offer a unique experience to bond with these animals. At the reindeer farms, you\u2019ll have a chance to pet, feed, and drive your own reindeer sled.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">We were greeted by two brothers who were reindeer herders whose family descended from the Sami people of Lapland thousands of years ago.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>They were very welcoming and introduced us to their heard of reindeer. You could tell the reindeer were very well cared for, and the brothers spoke with pride of their family farm. They gave a very detailed overview of the history of reindeer in Finland and treated us to hot coffee and traditional Finnish pastries.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_571\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-571\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-571 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0660-2-3-1440x1920.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0660-2-3.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0660-2-3.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0660-2-3.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0660-2-3.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Earned my Reindeer Driving License<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">We went outside to meet our reindeer and after a quick lesson on controlling the reindeer, they deemed us fit to take one of the reindeer out for a spin-by ourselves! We hopped in a wooden sled pulled by a reindeer, and with two flicks of the rope, we were off! The ride was only 1K long, but we left with cheesy grins knowing that we just successfully earned our reindeer driver&#8217;s license.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><em><strong>Popover Tip:<\/strong><\/em> To combine a couple of activities into one-afternoon checkout the <a href=\"https:\/\/laplandwelcome.fi\/activities\/reindeer-and-husky-safaris\/visit-a-reindeer-farm-and-husky-farm-by-snowmobile-sleigh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">\u201cVisit a Reindeer and Husky Farm by Snowmobile Sleigh<\/span><\/a>\u201d excursion from <a href=\"https:\/\/laplandwelcome.fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Lapland Welcome<\/span><\/a>. This is the only tour that includes a stop at the Reindeer Farm when you can also earn your \u201cReindeer driving license\u201d complimentary as a memory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Hop_Onboard_a_Dog_Sled\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">7. Hop Onboard a Dog Sled\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-576 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0634-2-1440x1920.jpg?resize=1291%2C1721\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"1721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0634-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1920&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0634-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0634-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0634-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Take in the sights traversing the beautiful wilderness of Lapland being pulled by a sled dog. Bundle up really warm and tight and get ready for an experience that will leave you smiling the entire ride. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Your dog sled ride can vary depending on how long you wish to go. I couldn\u2019t believe how fast these dogs pull you! The optimum number of dogs per sled is six \u2013 the two at the front are the lead dogs, the two in the middle are the fastest dogs and the two closest to the sled are the strongest dogs.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">After your sled dog ride, you warm up with coffee and snacks by fire and learn more about the history of the animals and their training and competitions today. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Check out these great options with <a href=\"https:\/\/laplandwelcome.fi\/activities\/reindeer-and-husky-safaris\/?destination=rovaniemi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Lapland Welcome<\/span><\/a> for Husky Safaris!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Snowmobile_Through_Forests\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">8. Snowmobile Through Forests<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-581 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/popoversandpassports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2175-2-1440x1080.jpg?resize=1291%2C968\" alt=\"\" width=\"1291\" height=\"968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2175-2.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2175-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2175-2.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_2175-2.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Feel the peacefulness of the snowy forests: heavily snow-laden trees, frozen rivers and streams all on the back of a snowmobile. Escape the \u201chustle\u201d of the city and see parts of Lapland you can only see with a snowmobile. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Snowmobiling is very popular in Rovaniemi, and most of the path will be a paved trial led by your guide. If you\u2019re lucky, you may spot some wild reindeer along the way. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">You can combine the snowmobile tour with a visit to a husky or reindeer farm, the Arctic Snow Hotel or Santa Clause Village too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laplandwelcome.fi\/activities\/motoring-safaris\/?destination=rovaniemi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lapland Welcome Motoring Safaris <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Hunt_for_the_Northern_Lights\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">9. Hunt for the Northern Lights\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland, you can witness Auroras dancing in the sky, but you have to hunt them down first! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Check out the wide variety of guided tours you can book with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laplandsafaris.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Lapland Safaris<\/span><\/a> to chase down the northern lights! We enjoyed our experience with their friendly and personable guides, and your chances substantially increase to see the Northern Lights the farther you move away from the city lights. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><em>Popover Tip:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.laplandsafaris.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s2\">Lapland Safaris<\/span><\/a> will provide jumpsuits to help you stay warm, and a large teepee with a fire when you need to take a break from aurora hunting-perfect for keeping your hands warm and toasty!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Happy Aurora Hunting!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Sweat_in_a_Sauna\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">10. Sweat in a Sauna<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">There are over three million saunas in Finland, and around 188,000 lakes. Sauna culture is part of Finnish life. Almost everyone has one in their home, and Saturday\u2019s are known as<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cSauna Night\u201d where friends and family members spend time together. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Most hotels will have a Sauna too! The Sauna at our hotel the, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.arcticlighthotel.fi\/en\/hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arctic Light Hotel<\/a>,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>was so relaxing! Make a reservation at the front desk when you check in to reserve a time to visit it. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_TO_EAT_IN_ROVANIEMI\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">WHAT TO EAT IN ROVANIEMI<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cafebar21.fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cafe Bar 21<\/a>; $<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Located right in the city center of Rovaniemi. Cafe Bar 21\u00b4s most popular menu items are their salty and sweet waffles, big tasty salads, gelato ice-creams, and some of the best cocktails in town.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nili.fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Restaurant Nili<\/a>; $$$ Known for their authentic Lappish food and decor. Won the best Taste of Finland in 2012. If you eat at one place in Rovaniemi make it <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nili.fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Restaurant Nili<\/a>!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/santas-salmon-place.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Santa\u2019s Salmon Place<\/a>; $$ Makes for a cozy Lappish atmosphere. They serve fresh salmon baked in a traditional Lappish teepee with an open fire. They only serve salmon, so if salmon isn\u2019t a favorite of yours I\u2019d recommend passing this one up!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHEN_AND_HOW_LONG_TO_VISIT_ROVANIEMI\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">WHEN AND HOW LONG TO VISIT ROVANIEMI<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">November-March is the best time to visit Rovaniemi for their snow excursions during the day, and to hopefully catch the Northern Lights!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Ideally the right amount of time to stay in Rovaniemi is 3-5 full days depending on what you want to see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">December and January are the snowy months with little daylight, but the hight of the Christmas season. In February, you\u2019ll typically see more sun mixed with snow. March is rumored to be one of the best months to view the Northern Lights.<\/span><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Average daytime temperatures in the winter:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">December: -20 to -10\u00a0degrees Celsius<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">January: -30 to -15\u00a0degrees Celsius<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">February: -20 to -15\u00a0degrees Celsius<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">March: -15 to -5\u00a0degrees Celsius<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_TO_WEAR_FOR_ROVANIEMI_IN_THE_WINTER\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">WHAT TO WEAR FOR ROVANIEMI IN THE WINTER<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">My 72 hours in Rovaniemi were some of the coldest days I\u2019ve ever spent in any city! The best tip I can give you is to pack like you\u2019re going skiing! Ski pants and all!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Dress in warm layers: warm underwear (long-sleeved and long-legged thermals), warm clothes under your coat (e.g. wool or fleece), and external cloths made of close-woven fabrics. We saw so many people in ski pants, and ski jackets.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">As for footwear, bring wool socks and thick-soled shoes. You\u2019ll need lots of scarves, hats, and gloves. Throw in a couple of hand warmers too!<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">In case you forget something or want to buy more pieces (like I had to did!). Rovaniemi has stores in the city center that sell nice quality winter clothing and accessories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Final Thoughts on Rovaniemi\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitrovaniemi.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rovaniemi, Finland<\/a> is the perfect destination for travelers who want to have an adventure while staying young at heart.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">For more Nordic Christmas destinations checkout my <a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/the-ultimate-copenhagen-christmas-bucket-list\/\">Copenhagen Christmas Travel Guide<\/a>. Learn about the most unique holiday experiences you should not miss during the most \u201chyggelig&#8221; time of the year\u201d in Denmark\u2019s beautiful capital of Copenhagen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"s1\" style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">What&#8217;s your dream winter wonderland destination? Would you stay in a glass igloo? Or, would you try reindeer? I\u2019d love to hear! 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