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Arktikum – Rovaniemi, Finland (49987293383)📷 Ninara, CC BY 2.0

Arktikum

Rovaniemi, Finland

History

A museum and science centre on Arctic nature and people, under a long glass corridor pointing north towards the Ounasjoki river.

Nearest town
Rovaniemi, Finland
Category
History & culture
GPS
66.5075, 25.7302

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Finland: No motorway tolls for cars. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Finnish Lapland: Rovaniemi to Inari – Arktikum Exterior (53072369734)© Pete from Liverpool, UK · CC BY 2.0
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Finnish Lapland: Rovaniemi to Inari

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Nearby

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Campsites nearby

  • Ounaskoski CampingMotorhome stopover
    1 km from Arktikum · 100 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Napapiirin SaarituvatCampsite
    5 km from Arktikum
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · NapapiiriMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Arktikum
    MotorhomesElectricity
    OSMAdd to trip
  • BestPark Arctic CircleMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Arktikum · 24 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Apukka Resort - Glass Igloos HotelCampsite
    15 km from Arktikum
    OSMAdd to trip
  • SonkaMökitMotorhome stopover
    25 km from Arktikum · 40 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDrinking water
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Finland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Arktikum?

Arktikum is in Rovaniemi, Finland, at GPS 66.5075, 25.7302. It is about 7 km from Napapiiri.

Can you camp near Arktikum?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ounaskoski Camping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Arktikum?

Arktikum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Finnish Lapland: Rovaniemi to Inari.

What is there to see near Arktikum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Santa Claus Village (7 km), Oulanka National Park (160 km) and Pallastunturi (187 km).

When is the best time to visit Arktikum?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)