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Arctic Arboretum

The arboretum is about 7 hectares in size and on the southern bank of the Ounas river behind the Arktikum Science Centre. It showcases plant species which survive in the local conditions, with an emphasis on varieties of trees. Because of its location, the midnight sun shines nicely on the park's shore in the summer. In the winter, it is a reasonable place to look for northern lights.

Address: Pohjoisranta 4
Getting there: Behind the Arktikum with the entrance close to the Arktikum parking lot or via the riverside pedestrian trail leading from downtown
Price: Free of charge

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Arktikum Science Centre
One of the best museums and science centres in Finland, focusing on life in the Arctic regions through the ages as well as the Sami culture, history of Finnish Lapland and Rovaniemi city. The museum shop has books, postcards, delicacies and jewellery. Sami music and some books in Sami languages. Lockers available. The building is actually quite cold in winter time. Lunch restaurant with student discount. In summer, don't forget to take a look at the arctic arboretum along the river bank. Visiting the arboretum is free of charge.
10:00–17:00 daily in summer, Tue–Sun in winter€18 for adults, €11 for students, the fee covers re-entry on the same day; Museum Card valid
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Pilke Science Centre
Those attracted by northern forests will want to visit Pilke, where exhibitions describe sustainable use of northern forests and diverse yields, forest products and commodities. Same day re-entry free of charge, lockers available. The museum shop and information has various interior design items made of wood. Maps and other information about nature destinations in Lapland. Tentatively scheduled for closure at the end of 2026, see it while it is still there.
Tue–Fri 09:00–18:00, Sat Sun 10:00–18:00€7/5, reduced price for students and children 7–15, Museum Card valid
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Marttiini factory outlet
An outlet store offers the famous knives in the old knife factory building. The knife factory building itself is one of those few that survived the Lapland War. Marttiini knives are still made in Rovaniemi but the factory is nowadays in the industrial area of the city. There is another outlet store in the Rinteenkulma mall.
Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat Sun 10:00–16:00
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Curry Masala
Indian and Nepalese restaurant with a good range of meat and vegetarian dishes. Very good value lunch buffet, including soup, coffee and mangolassi.
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00, Fri 11:00–23:00, Sat 12:00–23:00, Sun 12:00–21:00; lunch Mon–Thu