Rovaniemi (Finland) Reviews
Newest Review: ... as it allows you to go a little further and there are some absolutely stunning places for hikes a little north of Rovaniemi. Taxis are also widely available although they don't seem to like the English much! We had one drive past us that we had ordered as we clearly stuck out like a sore thumb and he clearly didn't want our custom anymore. Where I lived was around 2km from the city centre (everything in Rovaniemi is in km) and to get a taxi from here cost Euro8 before we even got anywhere. By the time we got into the city centre it was around Euro16. I would recommend keeping transport by taxi to a minimum as I think it is just a rip off! U... more
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Rovaniemi (Finland): Robbing-Amy (3419 words)by - written on 07/01/12 (Very useful, 107 readings)
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***Rovaniemi*** Having lived in Rovaniemi for 2 months last year I feel I have a great deal to say about the city. I have tried to compartmentalise different aspects so it doesn't seem like I am just blabbering on but unfortunately for you lovely readers I have rather a lot to say. === some general things === * Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland (and also where Santa Claus lives) and is in the northern part of Finland. * The currency used here is the euro which at the time I went had an absolutely awful rate and basically Euro1 equated to £1. * Everything seems to be shut on a Sunday so a weekend away here might not be ... Read the complete review
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