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3 unusual facts about Rovaniemi


1987–88 FIS Cross-Country World Cup

The 1987–88 FIS Cross-Country World Cup started in La Clusaz, France, on 12 December 1987 and finished in Rovaniemi, Finland, on 27 March 1988.

J'ai Rencontré Le Père Noël

Therefore, while on a field trip to the local airport, Simon and his friend Élodie sneak onto a jet liner and fly to Rovaniemi to visit Santa Claus in Lapland, to ask him to save Simon's parents.

Supreme Administrative Court of Finland

Appeals are made to the Supreme Administrative Court from the decisions of the administrative courts of Helsinki, Turku, Hämeenlinna, Kouvola, Kuopio, Vaasa, Oulu, Rovaniemi and Åland Islands, the Market Court, and the Council of State.


Jouko Vesterlund

Jouko Valdemar Vesterlund (born May 1, 1959 in Rovaniemi) is a former speed skater from Finland, who represented his native country at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.

Santa's Village

Santa Claus Village, located along the Arctic Circle, about 8 km northeast of Rovaniemi

Urpo Pikkupeura

Urpo Paavo Pikkupeura, a.k.a. Upi, (born March 22, 1957 in Rovaniemi) is a former ice speed skater from Finland, who represented his native country at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia.


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