I threw on my “tourist” hat today and ventured out to capture some sights from downtown Rovaniemi. It was quite “sunny” so I took advantage of some good lighting (it’s sad but today was the equivalent of “sunny”). Beautiful day!

First up, Lordi Square. The middle of the city. Sampokeskus shopping center is behind me.


Here’s a video from the same spot, circling the area

This is Sampokeskus shopping center


Here’s a little “covert” walk through of Sampokeskus

Arnold’s- great place for doughnuts!


Outside and further down the street here are two photos facing opposite directions. The first toward Sampokeskus, the second toward Revontuli (the newer shopping center in Rovaniemi)


A video from this middle spot of the above two photos

R-Kioski (below) is kind of like a 7-11 or similar corner market in the U.S.


You can get the basics but nothing substantial. And you can place your bets here for sporting events and buy tickets for the lottery. Oh and they sell candy too :)

McDonald’s is here too.


Fun fact- Rovaniemi, Finland is home to the world’s most northern McDonald’s! I’ve never found it to be greasy enough though for my American tastes though- I think they actually clean out the french fry vats every night- tastes way too healthy.

Hope you enjoyed a little view into downtown Rovaniemi, Finland. More later!

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