Rovaniemi

An Air France plane rolls down the airport runway. Photo: Pixabay.

Tourism

TOURISM

Air France to open Paris-Lapland route during winter season

The Nomad Today 8/23/21

Two weekly flights will connect Paris and Rovaniemi from 4 December

Finland

CRIME

Man arrested for killing two small children in Rovaniemi

The Nomad Today 8/17/21

The murdered children were under school age

Video

Video: Spring has come to the Arctic Circle

The Nomad Today 5/26/21

In Lapland the ice on the rivers Ounasjoki and Kemijoki has melted, snow is gone and the nature is being reborn, the birds have returned and the baby reindeer are taking their first steps. Soon it…

Finland

Missing 16-year-old found in Lapland

The Nomad Today 8/10/20

The police thanked all the citizens who gave clues to find him.

The missing 16-year-old boy Ossi Alatalo. Photo: Police.

Finland

16-year-old missing in Lapland

The Nomad Today 8/5/20

He has not returned to his place of residence since 27 July.

Finland

NATIONAL DAY

Who are the Sámi people?

Eric Lipchis 2/5/20

The only indigenous people of the European Union are mostly unknown throughout the world. Read in this article about their origin, customs, and the discrimination exerted on them throughout history.…

Coronavirus

First coronavirus case confirmed in Finland

The Nomad Today 1/29/20

According to health authorities, there are about 15 other people who have been potentially exposed to the infection.

Coronavirus

New possible case of coronavirus in Lapland

The Nomad Today 1/29/20

A Chinese traveler is isolated at the Rovaniemi hospital. Samples were taken from the patient's body and sent to Helsinki to determine if the person carries the same disease that ravages…

Finland

Finnish politician suggests sex breaks to relieve stress at work

Eric Lipchis 1/27/20

Green municipal councilor proposed it at the Rovaniemi City Council.

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Tourism

Brexit and Thomas Cook took their toll on Lapland's Christmas tourism business

The Nomad Today 1/20/20

A total of 724 chartered flights landed in Lapland airports in December. This is 55 flights less than in 2018. Finnish airport operator Finavia blames the United Kingdom for this decline.

Sanna-missing-Lapland-Rovaniemi-by-Police

Finland

The missing girl in Lapland has been found

The Nomad Today 1/20/20

The police thanked everyone for the clues that helped find her.

Finland

Police are looking for Saana, 16, missing in Lapland

The Nomad Today 1/15/20

She has not returned to her place of residence since Monday 13 January.

Video

Santa Claus: "Be tolerant of other person's thoughts and opinions"

The Nomad Today 12/23/19

"Be tolerant of other person's thoughts and opinions," says Santa Claus to all of us before starting his journey around the world. In this video by Visit Rovaniemi, the Father Christmas wishes…

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Tourism

Turkish Airlines opened a new direct flight from Istanbul to Rovaniemi

The Nomad Today 12/9/19

This route will connect the capital of Lapland with growing Middle Eastern markets such as Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, where Finnish companies expect to attract tourists with…

Tourism

Discover the main Christmas attractions in Finland

Pablo Morilla 12/1/19

Christmas has a different flavor in these frozen lands because this is the country of Santa Claus. Read in this article about its main attractions for this time of year.

Tourism

New low-cost direct flight from Manchester to Rovaniemi

The Nomad Today 11/25/19

Easyjet will fly now four times a week between England and Lapland.

Video

Hiking under the midnight sun

The Nomad Today 8/22/19

Rovaniemi's summer has endless light conditions due to the midnight sun, that shines 24/7 from May until late July. Video by Visit Rovaniemi.

Tourism

Video: Santa Claus departs to his annual journey around the world

The Nomad Today 12/23/18

Before departing, Santa Claus makes preparations for his long journey in a secret place. Wrapped in peace and silence, he puts on his thinking cap for a moment.

Video

Santa Claus' departure for his trip around the world

12/23/18

Santa Claus (Joulupukki, in Finnish language) departed today December 23rd to his annual journey around the world from this home, which is located in the city of Rovaniemi, in the Finnish…

Video

Santa Claus is ready for Christmas 2018

12/11/18

Joulupukki, as he is called in Finland, is already prepared to deliver our presents this year. You can watch him in this video made by Visit Rovaniemi.