Top Lapland Natural Attractions in 2026

Rovaniemi is a prime destination for winter fun, but buying activities individually can work out expensive. This day pass to the Kotatieva Resort & Winter Leisure Park, just a 15-minute drive from town, covers a wealth of winter sports. Try a kick-sled, slide down the sledding slope, explore the forest on ice skates, snowshoes, or cross-country skis—or even try your hand at ice bowling. Camp fires help everyone stay warm.

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.

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided thermal gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and enjoy some hot blueberry juice to stay hydrated along the way. During the tour, see spectacular scenery you wouldn’t see otherwise, such as forests and lakes of the Arctic Circle.

Learn how to drive a snowmobile, and then test your skills on this snowmobile tour for beginners in Rovaniemi. Your guide helps you feel confident before you take off from Santa Claus Village. As you ride across the Arctic snow, admire the views, and enjoy the ride.

Experience one of the world’s greatest natural phenomena during a northern lights-spotting safari from Levi. Increase your chances of spotting this sky-based spectacle as you explore with a guide, and enjoy nocturnal scenery and bright stars as you travel through the forest at night.

Hunt for the northern lights in style on this evening trip from Rovaniemi. Leave behind the stress of navigation and benefit from having guides to accompany you as you glide through the Lappish forests on a husky-pulled sled. Going on a guided aurora hunting trip ensures you won't miss a thing, whether you're traveling through the forest or by car to a lakeside vantage point, depending on the weather.