Top Lapland Art & Culture - page 2

Increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights with this experience. Although not guaranteed, your experienced guide will take you to different locations where the lights are most likely to be seen, away from the light pollution of nearby towns. Keep warm with included teas and coffees, as well as the option to rent winter overalls and boots (additional cost).

Lapland Winter Park boasts a vast and diverse Sauna World, offering travelers and locals alike a unique experience. The park includes a variety of saunas, such as Traditional, Savu, Maisema, Terva, Kesä and Tynnyri, all nestled in the serene forest. This combination of saunas provides unforgettable experiences for guests. Sauna is an integral part of Finnish culture, and naturally, a must-do for travelers. Immerse yourself in an authentic Finnish sauna experience! Our saunas are unisex, so please remember to bring your swimsuit. In addition to saunas, you can choose to take a dip in a warm jacuzzi or hot tub, or plunge into an icy pool - it's up to you!

Maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights on a small-group wilderness tour from Rovaniemi, accessing remote viewpoints easily with included round-trip transfer from your hotel. Admire the Finnish landscape by night, hear local insights by a fire, and enjoy Finnish snacks and hot drinks as you watch for the natural phenomenon.

Visit the northernmost zoo in the world, Ranua Zoo, on this organized trip from Rovaniemi. With tickets purchased in advance and all transportation arranged, this is the easiest way to visit the zoo. During the tour, learn about the more than 50 Arctic species living in natural enclosures on the property through guided commentary.

Ride a reindeer-pulled sleigh through the snow and meet these gentle animals on a 2-hour tour from Rovaniemi. Travel to a reindeer farm in the wooded fells, and learn from the friendly herders how they care for these beautiful animals. Then, sit back in a cozy sleigh and enjoy the glittering scenery on a ride through the woods. Take the opportunity to try handling a sled and afterward, warm up with hot berry juice. Everyone — even the little ones — leaves with an international reindeer driver license as a souvenir.

Maximize your chances of seeing the elusive northern lights in Lapland with this local-led aurora borealis-hunting trip. After handy pickup from Kemi or Haparanda-Tornio, head out to a carefully selected viewing spot, with the location chosen based on the sky conditions of your chosen night. Learn the best practices for spotting the northern lights, plus how to photograph them—which can be tricky without guidance.

Experience the northern lights in their full magnificence without having to worry about all the logistics a journey to the lights usually entails. Head away from the bright lighs of Rovaniemi and let your guide show you spots where you have the best chance to view the aurora. Keep comfortable with grilled sausages and warm drinks plus enjoy round-trip transfers from your hotel for added convenience.

We will travel 20 minutes from Rovaniemi by minivan and take a short walk to reach the lake. The location is our own private place away from the crowds in the middle of the peaceful nature. The main activity is of course fishing itself, but the frozen lake also offers an ideal setting for landscape and wildlife photos. Once we reach the lake, we will teach you the basics of ice fishing and enjoy a pleasant afternoon fishing and photographing. We will also set up a campfire in traditional Lappish Teepee and enjoy some hot drinks and snacks – and of course fry our catch of the day!

A major highlight of traveling to Finland in the winter is viewing the northern lights. On this convenient tour you’ll get the best possible chance of seeing them, as you’ll be taken to a very dark area that’s free of light pollution. Drive around and stop wherever is best for seeing the lights. You’ll be advised on how to take effective photos of the phenomenon. Also enjoy a barbeque dinner in a cozy tent, from which you can look out for the lights.

This adventure stands out because it offers something you won’t find in typical tourist activities: real authenticity. You’re not visiting a commercial attraction — you’re stepping into the everyday life of a small local family and their reindeer farm, where there are no crowds, no staged shows, and no rush. You get exclusive access to a private farm with hundreds of reindeer, yet only your small group is present. This creates a calm, personal, and intimate atmosphere where you can truly connect with the animals, ask questions, and learn deeply about the culture of Lapland. Also the cabin by private lake is super cozy and uniq. Walking on the private frozen lake to the snowy forest makes you think you are in the movie <3 All by your self with small group with you. We only take 8 in one group. Read the rewies and make the choice <3

Spotting the northern lights is just half of the challenge for travelers to Rovaniemi, as capturing this natural phenomenon on camera can be just as tricky. On this tour, increase your chances of seeing the lights by visiting multiple viewpoints away from light pollution, guided by a professional night photographer. Learn expert tips and techniques for photographing the aurora, even on a smartphone, and make the most of the provided tripods.

Back-country skiing is both a fascinating sport and an age-old, environmentally friendly way of getting around in Arctic conditions. On our back-country skiing adventure, we use specialist skis that represent the newest innovation in Finnish wilderness exploration. These skis enable us to move away from known tracks and head directly into the deeper snow. The tour is guided by a professional photography guide who will share his knowledge in landscape and nature photography, so you can get the photos you desire. Expect some unforgettable landscapes and opportunities for photography! If we get lucky, we might also encounter some wildlife. During this journey in nature, we will find a place for us to build a fire and prepare some light snacks on the open fire.

Explore the beautiful landscapes of Riisitunturi National Park with this all-day guided adventure departing from Rovaniemi. Your guide will show you the most spectacular winter sceneries and magical snowy trees and teach you about life at the Arctic Circle! In all our activities, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. As we usually say - the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!

Come home with the photo of a lifetime as a memento of your time in Lapland with this northern lights photoshoot. Head away from the urban glow of Rovaniemi to a dark observation point at an arctic lake to spot the aurora borealis lighting up the night sky. Stay warm around a bonfire with hot snacks while you wait and have your portrait taken against the backdrop of nature’s light show.

Posing against the backdrop of the northern lights is a dream of most Lapland visitors, but it takes an expert to know how to optimize your chances of spotting and photographing nature’s light show. With this small-group excursion, head out after dark to a viewing point far from the city lights for a unique photoshoot; your photos will be sent to you after the tour as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Combine visits to the Inari Sami Village and the Siida Museum on this full-day guided tour from Rovaniemi. With all transportation from downtown Rovaniemi provided, there's no need to rent a car and you can relax on the ride between the multiple stops. You'll get a chance to buy handicrafts, take photos of the view over Inari Lake, and learn about Sami culture through guided visits.

Experience the magic of Lapland’s untouched wilderness by moonlight with this nighttime snowmobile safari outside of Rovaniemi. Take off behind your guide to zip across the snow-covered countryside under a canopy of stars and see if you can spot the Northern Lights. Stop to warm up around a bonfire with hot snacks and juice and learn about the legends and science behind the Aurora Borealis before the thrilling ride back to the trailhead.

You can visit our small husky dog farm, learn how these beautiful animals live and how they live especially during the winter, when they accompany us on our safaris. Depending on the time, you can help distribute the food to the dogs. A coffee or tea is included

Secure your place to avoid missing out and save time while you’re in Rovaniemi by prebooking this small-group snowshoeing adventure. Ride a minivan into the Arctic wilderness, don snowshoes, and enjoy a forest trek through the deep, virgin snow with a photographer guide. Watch for wildlife and connect with Arctic nature, including learning nature photo tips, in ways you couldn’t do alone. Hot drinks, snacks, equipment, and winter gear included.

Join a great guided trip from Rovaniemi to the Ranua Wildlife Park to see and discover all the Arctic animals: polar bears, wolves, predatory birds, otters, musk oxen, wolverines, lynx, minks, etc. Spotting wild animals is very difficult and unlikely as the Taiga forest is very wide and dense. This tour then gives you the opportunity to see most of the animals of the Arctic and other cold regions, and learn more about them. The Ranua Zoo is also part of different European programs of protection, and offers a recovery place for some injured animals. Buffet lunch in the restaurant is also included in the tour.

Experience the thrill of driving your own team of huskies through the stunning Finnish wilderness on this Husky Tour. Receive guidance on how to control the sleigh, ensuring a safe and exhilarating ride through the snow-covered landscape. At the end of the tour, enjoy a hot drink in a traditional Lappish Teepee and learn more about the huskies and the Sami people. This tour is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Finland.

Combine two of the Arctic’s bucket-list experiences in a single night with this combined husky sledding and Northern Lights spotting adventure. Set off under the stars and mush through the snow-covered countryside to reach a prime viewing spot for the Aurora Borealis. Relax by the fire outside a traditional Lappish hut and ward off the cold with hot snacks while you watch the sky, hoping to catch nature’s light show.

Enjoy the traditional Finnish skiing experience with best sights of Sea Lapland. The guide will teach you the basics of skiing during the trip.

Conquer the Old Kemi historical Laitakari island and the Ruined Sawmill village where Kemi people lived and worked before the Kemi city was born over 150 years ago. The guide will teach you the basics of trekking on the ice and you also get to visit the ancient industrial monuments of the now deserted Laitakari island. The icetrek consists of total 2 – 3 km walking on icy sea and snowy island.