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Advent and Christmas Time in Rovaniemi - Welcome to the church and parish events!

Advent and Christmas Time in Rovaniemi - Welcome to the church and parish events!

Rovaniemi Parish magazine December 2024 English summary.


The nativity scene 

Is in manger at Lordi’s Square (Maakuntakatu 29-31) and you can also watch it on the webcam: bit.ly/3QCSQRO

Rovaniemi church 

is open daily from 2nd December 2024 until 6th January 2025 @9:00-21:00. Until 2nd December church is open Mon-Fri @11:00-14:00 when priest is also available. Services start Wednesdays @18:00 and Sundays @10:00. 



Shepherds Trail

You can also walk around Church Pond via Shepherds Trail with map from Church. Greatest Christmas Carols are organised more than 50 times during weeks 48-52 in Church, Chapels, Lordi Squares’ Manger, schools, and restaurants. You can check schedules at Mangers’ wall where timetable will be attached in end of November.

Watch video here!


Greatest Christmas Carols Events around Rovaniemi:

  • Monday 2nd December @18:30 University of Laplands Restaurant Petronella (Yliopistonkatu 8).
  • Thursday 5th December @10:30 University of Applied Sciences Cafe Lumen (Jokiväylä 11 C).
  • Sunday 8th December @15:00 Arktikum Café (Pohjoisranta 4).
  • Thursday 12th December @19:00 Shopping Center Sampokeskus (Maakuntakatu 29-31 A).
  • Friday 20th December @20:30 International Greatest Christmas Carols in Rovaniemi Church (Yliopistonkatu 2). You can also follow along on Rovaniemi Parish Facebook, YouTube: bit.ly/3MYtUDc and Virtual Church Channel: bit.ly/3v33olK
  • All Greatest Christmas Carols events around Rovaniemi Parish magazine on page 9: Read here. 

Masses in Rovaniemi Church:

  • Sunday 1st December @15:00 OMA mass.
  • Tuesday 24th December @23:00 Christmas Midnight Mass Multilingually.
  • Thursday 26th December @18:00 Saint Stefans Day’s Mass with Greatest Christmas Carols.
  • Tuesday 31st December @10:00 New Year’s Morning Mass.
  • Tuesday 31st December @23:00 New Year’s Eve Midnight Mass & welcoming NewYear together on the steps of church.
There can be only 680 people in the Rovaniemi church at a time.Thank You for your understanding!




Christmas Trail 14.-16.12.2024 – A star shines 

In the darkness of the Rovaniemi Local Heritage Museum’s Garden (Pöykköläntie 4). Come and find the Child of Christmas together with the magi. Guided walks start every half hour. The walk is free of charge and suitable for all ages. A maximum of about 20 people fit into one group. Dress appropriately for the weather. Walks will not be arranged if it is colder than -15C. The story of the tour is also available in English and Russian. Welcome!

Starting times for groups: 

  • Saturday 14th @16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30
  • Sunday 15th @16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30
  • Monday 16th @17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00
  • Read more here.


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