Rovaniemi | Rovaniemen Kirkko - www.zzdtravel.com

Home

/

/

Europe

/

Finland

/

Rovaniemi

/

Rovaniemen Kirkko

Rovaniemen Kirkko

zzdtravel

分享 X Twitter Yahoo Mail LinkedIn Facebook Amazon Wish List Reddit Telegram Sina Weibo

May 19, 2024

　　Completed in 1950, this church replaced the one destroyed during WWII. The impressively large fresco behind the altar depicts a Christ figure emerging from Lappish scenery. Created by Lennart Segerstråle, the fresco has two sides: one populated by the faithful, the other by brawling drunkards and ravening wolves.

Previous Article：Konttaniemen Porotila Next Article：Rovaniemen Taidemuseo

Must-see attractions

　　Built inside a cavern in the mountain, this Christmas-themed amusement park features an army of elves baking gingerbread, a magic sleigh ride, a carousel, an ice bar, a theatre, a restaurant and, of course, Santa himself. The most intriguing section is the gallery of ice sculpture. It lacks a bit...

Pilke Tiedekeskus

　　Downstairs in the Metsähallitus (Finnish Forest and Park Service) building next to the Arktikum, this is a highly entertaining exhibition on Finnish forestry with a sustainability focus. It has dozens of interactive displays that are great for kids of all ages, who can clamber up into a bird house, build...

Konttaniemen Porotila

　　Meet reindeer (including adorable calves in season) and find out about their life cycle at this reindeer farm 7km northwest of Rovaniemi. Tours complete with lunch (of, yes, reindeer) are available year-round, and sleigh rides are available in winter. ...

　　With its beautifully designed glass tunnel stretching out to the Ounasjoki, this is one of Finland’s finest museums. One half deals with Lapland, with information on Sámi culture and the history of Rovaniemi; the other offers a wide-ranging display on the Arctic, with superb static and interactive displays focusing on...

Rovaniemen Kirkko

　　Completed in 1950, this church replaced the one destroyed during WWII. The impressively large fresco behind the altar depicts a Christ figure emerging from Lappish scenery. Created by Lennart Segerstråle, the fresco has two sides: one populated by the faithful, the other by brawling drunkards and ravening wolves. ...

Santa Claus Village

　　The ‘official’ Santa Claus Village is built atop the Arctic Circle marker, denoted by a line painted on the pavement (Arctic Circle certificates cost €4.50). There’s a mixture of humdrum souvenir stands and classier shops, some selling Sámi handicrafts. Other attractions here include reindeer-pulled sleigh rides (on wheels in summer,...

Santa Claus Post Office

　　Situated within the Santa Claus Village, this post office receives over half a million letters each year from children worldwide. You can browse a selection of the letters, which range from rather mercenary requests for thousands of euros' worth of electronic goods to heart-rending pleas for parents to recover from...

Rovaniemen Taidemuseo

　　A wide collection of contemporary Finnish art rotates in the clean white exhibition space of this gallery in an old brick truck depot. Performances by the Lapland Chamber Orchestra regularly take place in its concert hall. ...

Related Information Recommendations

John Hancock Travel Insurance Review: Is It Worth the Cost?

7 Things to Know About Frontier Status Match

The Guide to Japan Airlines Premium Economy

6 Airlines That Fly to Hawaii

Turkish Airlines vs. Qatar Airways: Which Is Best?

Hawaiian Airlines Status Match: How to Request It

The Best Travel Insurance for Backpackers

Conrad Punta de Mita Review

About

Terms and Conditions Privacy policy Cookie Settings

Services

Login register contact us

zzdtravel Travel Travel Story Cruise Attractions

Copyright 2023-2024 - www.zzdtravel.com All Rights Reserved