Inspired by Virushka for an escape to Finland for your honeymoon? Check out the deets here!

We couldn’t agree more, when Anushka shared a photo from their honeymoon, with the caption, “In heaven, literally.”

Just like their Tuscan wedding, Virushka chose an unconventional yet a dreamy destination for their honeymoon. Turns out the most trending couple spent their honeymoon in Rovaniemi, on the Arctic Circle.

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Away from the usual crowd and being an off-beat destination for a couple like Virushka, Rovaniemi could be a fantastic destination for a beautiful, cosy and romantic getaway for all you newly wedded honeymooners.

So sit back and read on… because we have brought all the information you need to know about this Finnish winter wonderland.

So,where is Rovaniemi?

Also known as the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is the provincial capital of Lapland, Finland, Northern Europe.

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What is it famous for?

The village is believed to be the hometown of Santa Claus since 1927.

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• It is also known for some spectacular views of Northern Lights (Or Aurora Borealis), which are in sight for almost 200 nights a year from the region.

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• The Santa Claus Village

It has been converted into a holiday resort, a famous tourist attraction with various options to find accommodation in holiday cabins, glass igloos and an igloo hotel.

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• Santa Claus Main Post Office

Yes! It exists and, is operated by Finnish Government.

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 Best Places to Stay in Lapland

A stay worth remembering is nothing without a comfortable accommodating place. We have listed below a few places to choose from during your romantic skedaddle:

1. Lapland Hotel Riekonlinna

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2. Lapland Hotel Bear’s Lodge

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3. Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

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Best experiences in Lapland

• Get cuddly with your spouse under the mesmerizing Northern Lights in a glass igloo.

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• Experience a breathtaking spectacle- Kaamos (Polar Lights), when the Sun stays below the horizon for a month except for a few hours of twilight during noon.Image Courtesy: Pinterest 

• Take a reindeer ride with your better half!Image Courtesy: Pinterest

• Experience the traditional saunas in the heart of  Finnish winter land.
  

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• Visit Cultural Attractions and Sights to know more about the region.

1. Arktikum, the arctic science centreImage Courtesy: Pinterest 

       2. Science Centre Pilke– A northern forest themed museum

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      3. Korundi House of Culture– An Art oriented museum for the art enthusiastic couples.

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• Visit Ranua Wildlife Park

 Just an hour’s drive south of Rovaniemi, its key attractions are the polar bears, and the brown bears, along with other Arctic animals like musk oxen, moose, otters, wolves, owls.Image Courtesy: Pinterest 

Now that we are done with the necessary details,

Let’s talk about the moolah! 

• For a luxurious getaway, one week for a Couple would cost- 88,657 INR (approx.)

• A mid-range budget of One week for Couple would be- 57,075 INR (approx.)

• An easy on the pocket budget of one week for a couple costs – 35,463 INR (approx.)

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