Is Rovaniemi Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Rovaniemi is generally very safe for solo female travelers. The crime rate is significantly low and locals are known to be friendly and helpful. It's a well-developed tourist spot, making it easy to explore and navigate. As always though, standard safety precautions are advised.

Safety rating

3.7 /5

Based on 3 experiences from female travelers

4.8 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4 /5

Based on 3 experiences from local women

Rovaniemi is currently ranked #51 safest place in Finland for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 3.7 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Rovaniemi?

Safety at night:Very safe

Rovaniemi is generally regarded as extremely safe, even at night. Crimes are relatively low and residents often report feeling safe when walking alone after dark. It's also worth noting that the city is well-lit during polar nights. However, like any place in the world, always be aware of your surroundings.

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Rovaniemi is reliable, efficient and very safe. The locals are known for their politeness and respect for personal space, which reflects in their public conduct. From buses to trains, all forms of transportation are well-maintained, and there's little to no reported issues of crime or harassment. Additionally, most, if not all, transportation services are equipped with CCTV cameras, promoting an added sense of security. It's easily accessible and simple to navigate as well, as the signage and announcements are commonly in both Finnish and English. Thus, whether daytime or nighttime, public transportation is highly reliable for solo female travelers.

Street harassment:Very low

Rovaniemi is known for its respectful and considerate citizens. Instances of street harassment are remarkably low. Whilst you may occasionally experience rudeness, this display of impoliteness is primarily due to language barriers or cultural misunderstandings rather than anything else. Overall, women here feel safe and comfortable when wandering around both day and night.

Petty crimes:Very low

Rovaniemi generally has a very low incidence of petty crimes such as thefts, pickpocketing or scams. The locals are usually friendly and helpful. However, like anywhere else, it's still wise to take basic precautions like securing your belongings and not leaving valuables in plain sight.

Is Rovaniemi worth visiting?

Overall rating

3.3 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

3.7/5

Safety

3.7/5

Food

2.6/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

Solo travel

The city and activities was great I jjust would alert other girls that are traveling alone about a dangerous guy! I met him in Christmas house safari and in the beginning he was very polite however after that I lived in a nightmare. I also met other 2 girls that had the same issue. His name is Fabio! Just take care because he seems very lovely guy but at the end you will be grateful that you dont have serious issue if you are lucky

Posted: March 7, 2024

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I flew to Helsinki, and then I took a train to Rovaniemi. I saw the Santa Claus Village, their shopping center in Viking style, an ice hotel, and a dog sled ride, which I highly recommend. The best part was a half-day icebreaker cruise. It's an incredible feeling to be on a boat that clears the way for other boats to continue delivering. We even had a chance to put on dry suits and swim with mini icebergs. I took the train from Helsinki both ways. It was an amazing journey.

Posted: February 14, 2023

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I stayed in a hotel that was wonderful but very expensive. Everything was very close, and I also used taxis. I rode snow scooters, dog sleds, visited Santa Claus's village and was on a reindeer farm. It was amazing.

Posted: December 10, 2022

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Is Rovaniemi safe for women?

Safety index

4 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Crime index

1 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

For me Rovaniemi has been safe, I feel comfortable walking in the evenings as well. I have heard that in bars it’s not always safe, spikings of drinks can happen, so that is something to be careful about.

Posted: July 26, 2025

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