Top Lapland Nature Walks in 2026

Go deep into the Finnish woods to forage for mushrooms and berries on this off-the-beaten-path tour from Rovaniemi. Your guide will show you the best places to find these natural treasures, then you’ll relax with a turn in the lakeside sauna, lake swimming and fishing. Sit down for a traditional Finnish meal of grilled salmon, pork sausage, mushroom soup, marshmallow and blueberry tea while listening to your guide’s commentary on Finnish nature and recreation traditions.

A guided hike to the frozen waterfalls of Korouoma Canyon in Rovaniemi, Finland, promises an unforgettable adventure amidst stunning natural landscapes. Korouoma Canyon, located about 110 kilometers northeast of Rovaniemi, is renowned for its dramatic cliffs, deep ravines, and cascading waterfalls, which transform into breathtaking ice formations during the winter months. Guided hikes in Korouoma Canyon typically provide participants with the necessary equipment, ice spikes for traction on icy surfaces. Experienced guides lead visitors along well-marked trails, ensuring safety while imparting knowledge about the area's geology, flora, and fauna. Overall, a guided hike to the frozen waterfalls of Korouoma Canyon provides an exhilarating and educational experience for nature enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into the enchanting winter wonderland of Finnish Lapland. Scenic Overlooks: You'll encounter scenic overlooks that provide panoramic views of the canyon and surrounding wilderness.

Experience a side to Finland’s far north that many travelers miss out on with a day trip to Inari. Forget the stress of navigating Arctic roads and immerse yourself in the region’s spectacular scenery as you head to the Jäniskoski Bridge, the Sámi Museum Siida, and the village of Inari. where you can shop for Sámi-made crafts.

We are a small, locally owned company with local guides. Our services are perfect for small groups or families (1–8 people) who want to avoid crowds. With us, you don't need to sit in a car for a long time. Instead, you can enjoy the beauty and silence of northern nature on a private site with fantastic views and a warming campfire.

Hike among the striking frozen waterfalls of Korouoma on this full-day trek from Rovaniemi. Embarking on an Arctic hike in unfamiliar territory on your own may be difficult, but with a guide in the lead you'll be completely safe. Let your guide take care of navigation and listen to informative commentary on the Arctic's flora, fauna, and geology as you travel through canyons and forests. Stop for a bonfire lunch and a hot drink.

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.

Wrap up warm for a hammock relaxation experience in the heart of a Lapland forest. After a walk through the century-old pine trees of the HaliPuu (hugging tree) forest, you’ll hunker down in a hammock cocoon to relax, leaving your worries behind as you sway gently between the trees. A warming blackcurrant juice and snack are provided at the end.

Animal lovers will enjoy this tour of the Ranua Zoo, an open-air Arctic zoo in Lapland. You’ll have the chance to encounter up to 200 animal and bird species as you walk the roughly 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) trail around the zoo. Learn more about the special habitats of this northern part of the world. An ideal activity for the whole family, in all seasons.

The midnight sun phenomenon only occurs for about a month north of the Arctic Circle. Don’t miss out on seeing it and catching it on camera with this Rovaniemi Midnight Sun Photography Tour. Enjoy taking pictures of the phenomena in a Lapland forest with a guide to help you. Coffee or tea and round-trip transport are also included with this tour. Please note: If you're booking this tour outside of Midnight Sun time (June 6th to July 7th, then you'll enjoy taking pictures of the sunset instead.)

For the most authentic Finnish experience, you just cannot miss out on a sauna. Our local guides will take you out to a lakeside cabin to experience a traditional, Finnish sauna. **Note: The official midnight sun season in Rovaniemi is from June 6 to July 7. Out of season, we can enjoy the bright summer nights and beautiful sunsets We will also operate out of season as the nights are still long enough to perform the activity. **Departure time may vary. Please check the email the local provider sends for the exact pick-up time.

Have you ever been to the waterfalls of Korouoma in winter? Have you ever seen the frozen faerie of the bluish and yellowish ice forms between the fearsome rocks in the tunnel of lacy snowy trees? It’s a must! Just join us to the Nature Reserve of Korouoma. The guide will drive East of the Lapland. The road leading towards Korouoma itself is a very scenic landscape trip. And during the hike you'll witness something which you have only imagined or saw in fantasy "A complete Winter Wonderland".

Discover ice climbing with me on the unique Korouoma site. I will guide you during this exceptional experience, I will adapt our day to your wishes and your level, according to the rules of art of this alpine discipline par excellence. To guarantee the quality of the service, I limit the number to two climbers with me per session.

Sling a pickaxe in an ancient mountaintop amethyst mine on this unusual tour from Rovaniemi. Visit the historic mine and try your hand at finding some stones; you can keep anything that fits in your closed fist. Learn about this Finnish tradition through guided commentary during lunch around a snow bonfire, then return to Rovaniemi.

Try the local tradition of ice fishing while on vacation in Rovaniemi. With a local guide to assist you, you'll be dropping your line on an arctic lake or river, bordered by a snowy landscape. Before you drop a line, you'll get an introduction to how to move on the ice safely, techniques for drilling, and the history of the ice fishing tradition.

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.

Meet the animals of the Arctic in their winter home: Ranua Wildlife Park is home to polar bears and around 50 northern species such as reindeer, lynx, wolverines and brown bears. On this small-group tour your local guide picks you up in Rovaniemi, drives you through the snowy forest to Ranua and walks with you along the park's trails, explaining how each animal survives the Arctic winter and what the park does for their conservation. After the guided part you have free time to explore at your own pace before the drive back to your accommodation. Entrance and parking fees are included in the price.

Riisitunturi is famous for its crown snow-load: heavy layers of frost and snow that turn the spruces on the fell into white sculptures, one of the most photographed winter landscapes in Finland. This small-group day trip from Rovaniemi takes you there with a local guide who sets an easy pace for every fitness level and fits you with snowshoes for the snowy trails. Midway through the hike we stop for a traditional Finnish BBQ by the fire with warm drinks, while your guide shares stories about Lapland's nature and way of life. Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation make it a relaxed day in real Arctic wilderness.