Top Rovaniemi Arts & Design in 2026

Discover a different side of Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, where Arctic life, Nordic design, architecture, local history and culture come together. On this unique private walking tour, you’ll explore beyond the usual highlights and uncover the stories, places, and details that reveal the character of Lapland. From iconic architecture to local traditions, design, and lesser-known insights, the tour offers a deeper understanding of Rovaniemi and the wider Finnish North. As a local guide from Lapland, with Master’s degrees in Photography & Design and certification as a Rovaniemi tour guide, I bring a distinctive perspective to the city. Because the tour is private, there is space for conversation and a more personal experience. The walk can naturally adapt to your interests as we explore the city together. For travellers who want to understand the place they are visiting, this is an authentic introduction to Rovaniemi. Available in English, Finnish, and French.

Discover the intricate artistry of snow and ice in this exclusive visiting package. Combine two must-things to do when in Rovaniemi in winter with round-trip transfers – Visit the Arctic SnowHotel and try your skills at ice sculpting! Explore Arctic SnowHotel’s extraordinary ice structures and learn about the craftsmanship that goes into building this unique winter landmark, including a visit to the spectacular genuine Ice Bar – the coolest place to have drinks in Rovaniemi. Experience the rare art of ice sculpting, exclusive to Arctic SnowHotel in Rovaniemi. Learn fascinating insights during a behind-the-scenes tour of the ice storage, then carve your own masterpiece under expert guidance. A perfect winter activity for art lovers, adventure seekers, and families looking to combine creativity with winter fun.

Each year, a group of artists is commissioned to create dozens of ice sculptures for the snow hotel, and our guests also have the opportunity to try their hand at sculpting ice. During your visit, you’ll learn about the techniques behind snow and ice construction and enjoy a three-course meal by a glowing fire. This package is perfect for anyone who enjoys learning new things, is interested in art and culture, has a taste for Lappish flavours, and wants to experience something truly Arctic. 3-Course Menu highlights Starter: Celery-apple soup with spruce bud oil Main course (choose one): Glow-fried salmon with Lappish potatoes Sautéed reindeer with potato mash and lingonberry jam Vegan cabbage rolls with white bean purée Dessert: Apple-caramel pie with white chocolate sauce

This is the most Instagrammable destination in Rovaniemi and something you don’t want to miss. Arctic SnowHotel is one of the largest snow and ice hotels in the world. Inside the hotel, the temperature is always between 0°C and -5°C, so it is comfortable to visit even if it is very cold outside. The experience begins with the story behind the hotel, explaining how it is rebuilt from snow and ice every year. Our guide introduces the techniques of snow construction, snow and ice art, and explains what happens to the structure when summer arrives. After the introduction, one of the hotel’s most special features is demonstrated in practice: the snow sauna. You will see how a sauna made of snow functions and experience the effect of water thrown onto the hot stove. Finally, our guide will lead you inside the hotel, where you are free to explore at your own pace, visit the rooms, and admire dozens of snow and ice sculptures.

The Arctic Snow Hotel sits outside Rovaniemi in Lapland's wilderness, hard to reach on your own, especially in the Finnish winter. This tour handles the journey, with round-trip hotel transfers, and drops you at the snow structures, ice sculptures, and ice rooms for a self-paced look around. Explore the ice bar, ice restaurant, and ice chapel before heading back to town. Lunch or dinner is not included, so plan accordingly.

Because it’s not just shopping – it’s an adventure. You’ll laugh, discover, and go home with souvenirs (and stories) no one else will have. Guests come for the bargains, but leave with memories… and maybe a slightly expanded sense of reality. And yes – you might just stumble upon a taxidermy squirrel in sunglasses, or something equally bizarre – and why not?