Salmijärvi beach

This rather popular beach by a lake doesn't have the problem with strong current but suffers occasionally of swimmer's itch.

Getting there: in Pöykkölä suburb, 4 km from the centre
Price: Free

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Forestry Museum of Lapland
Lapin metsämuseo
A fancy museum dedicated to forestry in Lapland from 1870 to the 1970s. The museum consist of old buildings brought here from all around the province, and the collections are inside the buildings. The museum area is also worth visiting. Various items from saws to tractors. The museum holds one of two modified steam locomotives brought to massive loggings in Savukoski in the 1910s (the other one is still in Savukoski). Small café and museum shop. Within walking distance from the Local Heritage Museum.
Feb–Mar: Mon–Wed 10:00–16:00; Jun–Aug: Wed–Sat 10:00–17:00€6/4, reduced price for students and children, Museum Card valid
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Local Heritage Museum
Rovaniemen kotiseutumuseo
A local history museum. The main building and two outbuildings built in 1840, 14 relocated buildings from the Rovaniemi area. The collections consist of household items, hunting and fishing equipment, and agricultural tools. From the river bank there is a picturesque view to the city centre and the river Kemijoki. Café. Within walking distance (1 km) from the Forestry Museum.
Jun–Aug: Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00€6/4, reduced price for students and children, Museum Card valid
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Lapland Escape
Small-group tour operator offering Northern Lights excursions, snowmobile safaris, husky tours, reindeer experiences, hiking and national park tours. Tours are available in English, Italian, Chinese, Polish and Spanish (depending on tour type). Some of the tours include long transfers, such as to Kemi, Posio, Ranua or Sodankylä.
DailyFrom €100–200 for daytrips of 2½–9 hr including transfers
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Savurafla Kotisaari
Smoked BBQ dishes. Kotisaari has got a lot of fame due to popular four seasons island meme!
Only in summer