The Hirvasoja Lean-to is around 15 km south of Rovaniemi, in Hirvaa, on a neck of land by the Kemi River. It features a campfire site, a woodshed and outhouse. Children can enjoy a small slide, swing and climbing frame near the lean-to. The area also features a beach, volleyball field, boat ramp and berths...

The Hopianulkki observation tower is located at approx. 54.1 km from the city centre of Rovaniemi to east on the top of Hopianulkki Hill in Kaihuanvaara. The Kaihuanvaara and Kivalot areas are easily accessible day-trip destinations. Tree-covered hills of the areas are significant elements in the scenery of River Kemijoki...

The monument to M.A. Castrén is located on the outer wall next to the main entrance to the library. The work is based on a sketch by Alvar Aalto. The final implementation is by Kari Huhtamo, who added his signature clear steel arches and balls to the work...

Completed in 1977, the piece is a model example of the constructive style of Kari Huhtamo. The sculpture literally springs up into the sky like a spiral. The motion starts slowly, but intensifies the higher it gets and ends with a bold upward-reaching triumph. At each end of the three-part triumph, Huhtamo has placed small steel balls that can be understood as full stops at the end of a sentence...

In this piece, Huhtamo has structured space with light incisions. The starting point of the piece are thin, steel lines. The steel pipe draws a shape, enclosing a piece of space within it. The essence of the sculpture resembles the abstractness and intangibility created by lines drawn on paper...

The frame of the sculpture is formed by a massive steel plate, where two dimensions transform into three as the reindeer turns and "walks out" of the sculpture. In this way, both the positive and the negative of the reindeer can be seen in the same piece. The figures form a sculptural ensemble that changes when viewed from different angles. The material used in the piece is a massive steel plate weighing about 600 kilograms...

During the Continuation War, the Ounasvaara area of Rovaniemi was used extensively by the Germans. The area included several barracks, a hospital, bakery, veterinary and transport corps, prison camp used by the security services, front line headquarters, canteen for service personnel and, of course, Rommel's field. The area above the children's home and Ranuantie on the southwest slope of Ounasvaara hosted a fairly large barracks camp built by the Luftwaffe in 1942 and 1943. A part of the Luftnachtrichten-Regiment 56 transferred to Rovaniemi in December 1941...

The Iso Kuusisaari Lean-to is around 11 km from Rovaniemi toward Kittilä along Kittilän itäpuolentie. It is on the island Iso Kuusisaari, close to the village Nivankylä. The large, log-built lean-to and campfire site are on the east shore of the island. In the summer, you can access the island by boat on the Ounas River...

The Iso-Herajärvi Lean-to is around 45 km east of Rovaniemi, in the old-growth forest conservation area of Herankaira. The log-built lean-to is on the shore of Iso-Herajärvi, or Iso-Hera Lake. There is a campfire site with benches at the lean-to. Firewood is provided under the shelters at both ends of the lean-to...

The Iso-Kaarni Lean-to is around 50 km east of Rovaniemi, on the shore of Iso-Kaarnijärvi, or Iso-Kaarni Lake. The hill Kaihuanvaara is just over 2 km from the lean-to with its diverse hiking networks and conveniences. The log-built lean-to features a campfire site, woodshed, outhouse, boat ramp and berths...

The Isovaara Sami Hut is 51.6 km north-west of Rovaniemi, on the western edge of Isovaara, or Iso Hill. It is log-built, reasonably spacious, and a good rest spot even in poor weather. It features a fireplace and benches. Outside, there is a woodshed, outhouse and waste bin...

Alvar Aalto designed three four-story commercial and residential buildings in a prominent location in the center of Rovaniemi for local businessman Aarne Aho. Later, Aalto also designed the private house Maison Aho for the same family. The Aho commercial and residential buildings are all located in the same block, forming a cohesive ensemble. The ground floors of the buildings house commercial spaces, while the upper floors originally contained apartments that have since been converted into office spaces...

The Jaatilansaari Lean-to is around 32 km south of Rovaniemi on the island Jaatilansaari in Petäjäkoski. The log-built lean-to is on the southern tip of the island, featuring a campfire site with benches, two tables, a woodshed and waste bin...

The Juhannuskallio Lean-to is 53.5 km south-east of Rovaniemi on the hill Juhannuskallio, in Kaihuanvaara. The spacious, log-built lean-to stands on an outcrop along the Juhannuskallio Scenery Trail. It features a campfire site, woodshed, outhouse, and an observation tower nearby. The lean-to is 1.3 km from the parking area along the Juhannuskallio Scenery Trail...

The Juhannuskallio Observation Tower is 53.5 km east of Rovaniemi on the rocky hill called Juhannuskallio in Kaihuanvaara. The Kaihuanvaara and Kivalot areas are easily accessible day-trip destinations. Tree-covered hills are prominent elements in the Kemi River landscape. Kaihuanvaara offers a diverse network of hiking trails and conveniences...

The Juotasniemi Lean-to is around 59 km east of Rovaniemi, toward Kuusamo. The log-built lean-to is on the riverbank, featuring a campfire site, woodshed, waste bin, outhouse, and a boat ramp nearby...

The Jussilanvaara Lean-to is around 13 km south-west of the Rovaniemi city centre, at the Hirvas School on the north-west edge of the hill Jussilanvaara. The log-built lean-to is on the edge of the hill next to a fitness trail amidst a pine forest...

The Jyrhämänkuja Lean-to is in the city centre of Rovaniemi behind the health centre in Sairaalanniemi. The log-built lean-to is on a spit in the bank of the Kemi River, featuring a campfire site, firewood and benches. You can reach the Jyrhämänkuja parking area by car. The path to the lean-to is 100 m...

Located in Jätkänpuisto at the western end of the bridge, the Jätkä-patsas donated by the company Kemi Oy is one of Rovaniemi's best-known sculptures. The statue's lumberjack has symbolised Rovaniemi for decades and is rightfully situated on the shores of a river that is widely known for its traditions in log floating. Kalervo Kallio has turned the lumberjack into a hero of labour. The drawknife and log depict what a lumberjack's work was typically like in the 1950s...

The Kaltio Lean-to is in the Arctic Circle Hiking Area near Vikaköngäs, around 25 km north-east of Rovaniemi. The log-built lean-to is on the edge of a hill surrounded by a forest. It features a campfire site, bench, woodshed and outhouse. A spring can also be found nearby, but the water quality is not monitored...

The Karhukumpu Lean-to is in the Arctic Circle Hiking Area around 20 km north-east of Rovaniemi. The log-built lean-to is near the duckboards on the hill Karhukumpu with a view over the river. There are benches around the campfire site and a woodshed and outhouse nearby. An accessible trail leads to Könkäänsaari where, after a bridge, the trail continues to Karhukumpu...

The status Raivaten ja rakentaen by Kemijärvi-born Urpo Kärri is situated in Uitonpuisto, at the western end of the Ounaskoski bridge. The theme of the sculpture is the work of army engineers in the war and the rebuilding of Lapland. The statue is made of slate, stainless steel and mirror glass...

The Kätkälampi wilderness hut is located approx. 33 km from the city centre of Rovaniemi to north, at the north-western corner of Kätkävaara Hill at the edge of the Koukkulanaapa conservation area. Koukkulanaapa and adjacent Palokivalo belong to the old-growth forest protection programme and Natura. The log-built wilderness hut sits in a massive pine forest on a beautiful heath...

The Käyräs Fell Day-trip Cabin is 55.1 km north of Rovaniemi, on top of Käyräs Fell, the only actual fell in the Rovaniemi Region. The refurbished fire watchman’s cabin is good for day-trips. It is quite small, but it offers shelter from the wind and rain and serves as a cooking place. It is equipped with a stove, table and two benches, one of which has a mattress and can be used as a bed...

The Käyräs Fell Lean-to is around 54 km north of Rovaniemi near Sodankyläntie. The log-built lean-to is on the lower part of Käyräs Fell, featuring a campfire site and benches, as well as a woodshed and outhouse nearby...

The Kenttäpalo Lean-to is in Unarinköngäs, around 66 km north of Rovaniemi. The log-built lean-to is next to the Unarinköngäs rapids in Meltausjoki, or the Meltaus River, in a truly beautiful spot. There is a campfire site with benches, as well as a woodshed and outhouse nearby...

The Keski-Peurajärvi lean-to is located at approx. 34 km from the city centre of Rovaniemi to north-west on the northern side of Sonka Village at Lake Keski-Peurajärvi. At a distance of about 2 km there is the conservation area of old forests: Kuusikkoselkä – Paljukkalaki. The log-built lean-to is situated by a lake on dry heath surrounded by tall trees...

The Kieli Lean-to is around 44 km north-east of Rovaniemi, in Misi. The log-built lean-to is on the shore of Kielijärvi, or Kieli Lake. The Kieliköngäs Rapids are also nearby. The lean-to features a campfire site with log benches, a woodshed and outhouse...

The Kienaja Sami Hut is 63.5 km north-west of Rovaniemi, near the Kolari municipality border by Kienajajoki, or Kienaja River. It is log-built and spacious, standing on a small hill near the riverbank. Directions: drive 54.3 km out of Rovaniemi along Kittiläntie; turn left on Marrasjärventie; drive 14.3 km; turn right on Haarainvaarantie; drive 11.4 km; on foot, take the trail to the left; walk 330 m to an intersection; turn left on the snowmobile trail; walk 270 m to the hut on the riverbank...

The Kiimalampi lean-to is located at approx. 29 km from the city centre of Rovaniemi to north, on the western side of Lake Perunkajärvi by Kiimalampi. The log-built lean-to is situated on a beautiful spot in a massive old forest by a pond. There is a campfire site surrounded by benches at the lean-to...