Korkalonkatu 33 / Jaakonkatu 8
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Korkalonkatu 33 / Jaakonkatu 8, Rovaniemi

Welcome to Rovaniemi!

Everything for your stay, from the keys to the Northern Lights.

Check-infrom 16:00
Check-outby 11:00
Wi-FiDetails on the router or the freezer door

Your personal check-in instructions arrive on the morning of your arrival day, by email or in the Booking.com chat.

Quick answers

This guide covers arriving, the apartment, house rules and things to do in Rovaniemi. Search it or tap a quick answer above. If something is still unclear, message us.

Before you arrive

A few things to know before your trip, so arrival is easy.

  1. Morning of arrival

    Your personal check-in instructions arrive on the morning of your arrival day, by email or in the Booking.com chat.

  2. Getting to Rovaniemi

    By plane: Rovaniemi Airport is about 10 km north of the city centre, around 15 minutes by car. An airport bus runs to the city centre after arriving flights, and taxis wait outside the terminal. You can also pick up a rental car right at the airport.

    By train or long-distance bus: Trains and long-distance buses arrive at the Rovaniemi travel centre by the railway station, about 2 km from the city centre. It is a 25-minute walk or a short taxi ride.

  3. Find us: Korkalonkatu 33 / Jaakonkatu 8

    Our office (Rovaniemi Insider) is nearby, at Korkalonkatu 36.

    Open in Google MapsVideo: how to find our office from the city centre

  4. From 16:00

    Your apartment is ready. Follow the key steps below.

Keys & door

Your apartment is in one of our four buildings (A, B, C or D) at Korkalonkatu 33 / Jaakonkatu 8.

Key boxes

Collect your keys from our key boxes. The video shows where they are.

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Please check the video below to see how to find our key boxes and collect your keys.

Video: how to find the key boxes

Which building are you in?

We have apartments in four different buildings (A, B, C and D). Choose yours to see its video and door instructions.

Building A

Video: finding building A

Going in

The door can be a little tricky. Do these things at the same time:

  1. Turn the key.
  2. Push the door slightly.
  3. Press down the handle.
  4. Finally, pull the door open.

Going out

Again, at the same time:

  1. Turn the door knob.
  2. Pull the door toward you.
  3. Press down the handle.
  4. Finally, push the door open.

Building B

Video: finding building B

Going in

The door can be a little tricky. Do these things at the same time:

  1. Turn the key.
  2. Push the door slightly.
  3. Press down the handle.
  4. Finally, pull the door open.

Going out

Again, at the same time:

  1. Turn the door knob.
  2. Pull the door toward you.
  3. Press down the handle.
  4. Finally, push the door open.

Building C

Video: finding building C

Going in

These steps don't need to be done at the same time.

  1. Turn the key completely to the right, as far as it goes.
  2. Press the handle to open the door.

Going out

  1. Turn the knob on the inside completely to the right.
  2. Press the handle to open the door.

Building D

Video: finding building D

Going in

These steps don't need to be done at the same time.

  1. Turn the key completely to the right, as far as it goes.
  2. Press the handle to open the door.

Going out

  1. Turn the knob on the inside completely to the right.
  2. Press the handle to open the door.

All doors lock automatically

Just close the door behind you. No key or knob needed to lock it.

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Good to know

  • If the door doesn't seem to lock, check the small pin on the side edge of the door is in the UP (locked) position. The pin only moves while you turn the main knob on the inside at the same time.
Living room of an apartment in central Rovaniemi

In the apartment

Wi-Fi

You'll find the Wi-Fi details on the router or on the freezer door.

The authentic Finnish sauna

Temperature to max, timer on the first 3 numbers. Turn the dial to 0 when you're done.

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How to use the sauna safely:

  1. You'll see two dials on the heater: temperature and timer.
  2. Set the temperature to max.
  3. For the timer, use only the first 3 numbers so it starts immediately. (Higher numbers are for delayed starts.)
  4. Throw water on the rocks only, with the wooden ladle. The steam that rises is called löyly.
  5. When you're done, turn the dial to 0. For safety, never dry clothes in or near the sauna!

Good to know

  • Give the sauna about 40-60 minutes to heat up before your first round.
  • Finnish style: shower first, sit on a towel, stay as long as it feels good (often 5-15 minutes), cool down, drink water and repeat. Skip the sauna after alcohol, and keep an eye on children.
  • Never cover the heater or leave anything on top of it.

Keeping warm & cool

Underfloor heating: adjust with the wall thermostats. The AC is for cooling only.

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The apartment has underfloor heating. Adjust it with the thermostats on the wall. The AC unit is for cooling only.

Good to know

  • Underfloor heating reacts slowly. Change the thermostat a little at a time and give it a few hours.
  • Keep windows closed while the AC is running.

Dishwasher

Flip the switch on the kitchen tap first, then On → P → Start, and close the door.

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  1. To get the water flowing, flip the switch on the kitchen tap first.
  2. Press On.
  3. Press P to select a program.
  4. Press Start.
  5. Close the dishwasher door so the machine can start.

Good to know

  • Use dishwasher tablets only. Washing-up liquid makes the machine overflow with foam.

Induction stove

Place a pan on the ring before you turn it on, otherwise it beeps.

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The stove is induction. Place a pan on the ring before you turn it on, otherwise it beeps.

Good to know

  • Induction only works with pans that have a magnetic base. The pans in the apartment work.
  • If the stove doesn't react at all, the child lock may be on. Look for a key or lock symbol and hold it for a few seconds.

Washing machine

In the bathroom. Turn on the water with the switch on the toilet tap.

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Located in the bathroom. Turn on the water using the switch on the toilet tap.

Good to know

  • Use laundry detergent, not dishwasher tablets. 40 °C suits most clothes.
  • Dry your clothes on the drying rack in the apartment, never in or near the sauna.

Drinking water

Finnish tap water is clean and safe to drink. No need to buy bottled water.

House rules

Three house rules:

  • 100% smoke-free

    No smoking indoors or on the balcony, please. (A 350 € fee applies for violations.)

  • Quiet hours 22:00-07:00

    Please be mindful of the neighbors.

  • No shoes inside

    In Finland, shoes come off in the hallway. It keeps the snow and dirt out.

Pets

Pets are welcome. The pet fee is 25 € per pet per visit.

Pay pet fee

Recycling

The bins are in the courtyard.

The bins are labelled by type. In Finland we usually sort biowaste, cardboard, paper, glass, metal, plastic and mixed waste.

How to find the trash bins

Explore Rovaniemi

Tours and activities

Rovaniemi Insider is our own tour company: huskies, Northern Lights, reindeer and more. Below are some of our most popular tours.

See all activitiesRovaniemi Insider

Explore Lapland by car

Ranua Zoo, the Arctic Circle and the fells are an easy drive away.

by Insider Car Rental

Rent a car

Winter-ready cars. Pick up at the airport or at our office at Korkalonkatu 33.

Check prices

-10 % with code

Magical attractions

Places to see on your own:

Chasing the Northern Lights

Best season: September-March (roughly 21:00-02:00).

Download the Aurora Reach app and check Windy.com for clouds. For a darker sky, walk down to the riverbank, for example the beach by Arktikum.

Heading out to see the Northern Lights? It gets seriously cold at night.

Winter clothing rental

Stay safe & comfortable

Dressing for the cold

Winter temperatures can drop below -30 °C. Dress in layers and cover your head, hands and feet.

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Wool or thermal base layers, a warm mid layer and a windproof outer layer work best. No proper winter gear? Rent a full Arctic outfit from our office.

Icy streets & river ice

Streets can be very slippery. Never walk on the river ice.

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Shoe grips help a lot on icy pavements. When you watch the Northern Lights by the river, stay on the shore: the current keeps the ice thin even in deep winter.

In the dark season, wear a reflector when you walk outside. Finns do, and drivers will see you much earlier.

Polar night & midnight sun

Around Christmas the sun barely rises. In June and July it hardly sets.

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Plan outdoor activities for the brightest hours in winter. In summer, pack a sleep mask if you are sensitive to light at night.

by Rovaniemi Insider

Winter clothing rental

Jacket, snow pants, thermal boots and mittens. Pick up at our office.

35 € + 10 € per extra dayRent clothes

-10 % with code

If something goes wrong

  • Emergency: 112 (police, ambulance, fire). Free from any phone.
  • Medical helpline 116 117, 24/7, for advice when it is not an emergency.
  • Locked out or lost your key? The door locks automatically, so take your keys every time you step out. If it happens, WhatsApp or call us.
  • Pharmacy: Sampo Pharmacy (Apteekki) in the Sampokeskus or Rinteenkulma malls.

Your stay and the tours of Rovaniemi Insider are both part of Insider Visit. The same numbers reach both.

WhatsApp +358 40 5958 894 · Phone +358 50 377 6138

Departure

Check-out is by 11:00. Before you go:

  • Put the dishes in the dishwasher and start it.
  • Turn the sauna dial to 0 and switch off the stove and lights.
  • Close the windows and the balcony door.
  • Take the trash to the bins in the courtyard.
  • Return the keys to the key machine where you collected them. If that isn't possible, leave them on the kitchen table.
  • Close the door behind you. It locks automatically.