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Rovaniemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland and serves as the center of the country’s northernmost region. The city is just six kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, which is exactly why Rovaniemi is a particularly well-visited city. In winter, it is dark and snowy, and with such a northern location, Rovaniemi is an excellent place to visit if you want to experience the northern lights.
The area in Lapland has been inhabited for many centuries, and Rovaniemi was mentioned in official documents as early as 1453. At that time, the population lived from agriculture, hunting and fishing, but it all changed in the 1800s. Throughout this century, interest in Lapland’s natural resources increased, and both timber and mining created growth in Rovaniemi, which became the commercial center of the area.
Today it is a relatively new city that you can explore. This is because around 90% of Rovaniemi was destroyed in 1944 when German troops during World War II retreated and destroyed most of the city in their move. In addition to that, an ammunition train blew up, setting fire to the town’s wooden houses. The destruction gave way to new thinking and designs, and Finnish Alvar Aalto’s new city plan was laid out along the lines of a reindeer.
You can visit Rovaniemi all year round. Nature is always beautiful, while in winter there are often northern lights. You can also enjoy modern architecture, because Alvar Aalto not only devised the new town plan, he also designed the city’s new town hall, library and the Lappia-talo building, which functions as a combined theatre, concert hall and conference center. You can visit the science museum Arktikum as well and see the Jätkänkynttilä bridge.
Oulu, which also have the Swedish name Uleåborg, is the largest city in northern Finland. It is considered a kind of northern Finnish capital, even though Oulu is about equidistant from the north and south of the country. The location by the Gulf of Bothnia and not far from the Swedish border is strategically good and has given the city rapid development through its history.
The river Oulujoki runs through Oulu, and over the centuries the river has been used for extensive trade. The city was founded by the Swedish king Karl IX in 1605, but Oulu’s town plan and city center give the impression of a later period. This is because a large fire destroyed large parts of the city in 1822, and the architect Carl Ludwig Engel was hired to rebuild it after the devastation.
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Overview of Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland and serves as the center of the country’s northernmost region. The city is just six kilometers south of the Arctic Circle, which is exactly why Rovaniemi is a particularly well-visited city. In winter, it is dark and snowy, and with such a northern location, Rovaniemi is an excellent place to visit if you want to experience the northern lights.
The area in Lapland has been inhabited for many centuries, and Rovaniemi was mentioned in official documents as early as 1453. At that time, the population lived from agriculture, hunting and fishing, but it all changed in the 1800s. Throughout this century, interest in Lapland’s natural resources increased, and both timber and mining created growth in Rovaniemi, which became the commercial center of the area.
Today it is a relatively new city that you can explore. This is because around 90% of Rovaniemi was destroyed in 1944 when German troops during World War II retreated and destroyed most of the city in their move. In addition to that, an ammunition train blew up, setting fire to the town’s wooden houses. The destruction gave way to new thinking and designs, and Finnish Alvar Aalto’s new city plan was laid out along the lines of a reindeer.
About the Rovaniemi travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
Published: Released soon
Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
About the travel guide
The Rovaniemi travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Finnish city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
Rovaniemi is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.
Read more about Oulu and Finland
Finland Travel Guide: https://vamados.com/finland
City tourism: https://visitrova-niemi.fi
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