You must apply for a permit from the City of Rovaniemi for any non-standard use or rental of streets or green areas. A permit is required, for example, for cultural events or construction sites.
You can apply for a permit through the city’s online permit service for purposes such as:
Requests for permits and reservations can be made to municipal authorities responsible for the construction and maintenance of streets and green areas.
Apply for the permit via the city’s online permit service.
If a trader has established their business in another country within the European Economic Area and intends to provide their services temporarily in Finland, the trader is subject to the same obligations as all other traders established in Finland.
All use of public areas in Rovaniemi requires a valid city permit. A fee is charged based on the current price list.
Permits for using streets and green areas for exceptional purposes must be sought from the municipality. A permit must be sought for such purposes as cultural events.
If you need to lease a street or green area due to, for example, nearby construction work, you must post a worksite board that details the party performing the work and the contact details of the person responsible for the work.