Top Rovaniemi Nature Walks

Explore the essential sights of Rovaniemi on a comfortable car tour lasting 3 to 5 hours. Perfect for newcomers to the region, this tour covers all the must-see attractions within a 20 km radius, ensuring you don’t miss any hidden gems. A friendly local guide will lead you through the city's highlights, stopping at a scenic hilltop for panoramic views and a brief nature trail walk. Enjoy professional photography throughout your adventure, and receive valuable insider tips on the best local dining spots to enhance your stay in this Arctic wonderland. - Duration: 3 to 5 hours covering key attractions in Rovaniemi - Scenic car drive with stops at viewpoints and nature trails - Professional photography included to capture your experience - Insider tips for local restaurants and cafés to explore during your visit

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.

Photography enthusiasts visiting Finland—this is the tour for you! Take the chance out of finding scenic locations to shoot, and instead, benefit from the expert guidance of a professional photographer who knows the local area well. The excursion focuses on landscape and nature photography, and visits multiple scenic locations in the Lappish wilderness.

Join your family-friendly Santa Claus Village Tour — the perfect experience for families with children visiting Rovaniemi! This guided adventure helps you explore the highlights of the magical village in a smooth and engaging way, so even the youngest travelers can enjoy it before nap time. Your warm and energetic guide will keep the little ones entertained, sharing fun stories and pointing out hidden gems most visitors miss. From secret photo spots to interactive installations, this tour adds a new layer of joy to your Santa visit. You’ll cross the Arctic Circle, send a postcard from Santa’s official post office, and of course, meet Santa Claus himself — an unforgettable moment for both kids and grown-ups! Near the end of the tour, we’ll visit an area where you may get to see and touch friendly animals. A light lunch is included, served in a quirky, traditional Finnish style. Discover the magic of Christmas in Lapland with laughter, learning, and true holiday spirit.

Embrace the great outdoors with this adventure through Lapland. Scan the sky looking for places that are clear of clouds with advice from guides experienced in weather patterns and Aurora predictions. Ride into the wilderness and see animals including reindeer and red fox. Travel to this magical experience in a private vehicle equipped with on board Wifi for comfort and convenience.

Experience ice fishing in Lapland on a private lake, away from busy tourist areas, in a small-group setting designed to be calm and authentic. Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s, combining local knowledge with a focus on nature-based experiences. After pickup, you will travel to a secluded lakefront location. Your guide will introduce traditional ice fishing techniques, including how to drill a hole in the ice and use the equipment. The experience is relaxed and suitable for beginners, with time to enjoy the quiet surroundings and take part at your own pace. During the tour, you will gather around the fire to warm up with hot drinks and enjoy a traditional Lapland barbecue.

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.

Make the most of your visit to Lapland’s Ranua Wildlife Park on a small-group tour. Avoid the hassle of self-driving, especially in winter, as transfers are included. Enjoy a guided tour around the park, learning more about its inhabitants, including around 50 species of arctic animals that you might not have seen before.

Explore Lapland’s forests through a relaxed foraging experience focused on wild berries and mushrooms. Operated by The Original Aurora Hunters®, Arctic GM is a family-run company with roots in Lapland dating back to the 1600s, offering local knowledge of nature and seasonal ingredients. After pickup, you will head into nearby forest areas selected based on the season. Your guide will introduce you to common edible berries and mushrooms, explain how to identify them safely, and share insights into local traditions and nature. The experience is unhurried, with time to explore, taste, and learn while walking through forest terrain. This is a simple and authentic way to experience the Arctic wilderness, focusing on local knowledge rather than a fast-paced activity.

Learn more about the brown bear and its importance in Finnish mythology : this 2-day guided trip includes a bear-watching overnight in the wilderness cabin and a hike in the Oulanka National Park! Bear watching is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Quiet, calm, a professional bear-watcher will explain you more about the lives of the bears, while you will be waiting for the massive animals to approach the cabin. Soon, the bears should come, as dusk colours start covering the Autumn sky. They would be looking for food in the surrounding bogs, offering their large furry figures to your eyes and cameras. During your time in Oulanka National Park you will see the Oulanka River and its various streams which flow through the park, creating valleys and gorges with impressive panoramic views. It is also famous for its long-distance hiking route, the Bear Circuit : Karhunkierros. Don't wait and learn everything about brown bears in Lapland!

Take the chance out of finding a great location to photograph Rovaniemi’s Midnight Sun, and get a guide’s shortlist of top photogenic spots instead. Enjoy the convenience of having round-trip transport, snacks, and drinks included. Improve your photography skills, see incredible viewpoints, and get top tips on the best techniques and settings to capture the soft and vivid light of the Midnight Sun.

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.

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.

Plan a stress-free ice fishing trip during your stay in Rovaniemi on this tour with door-to-door transport from your local accommodations. In addition to navigating, your guide outfits you in snowshoes and fishing equipment and ensures a safe and enjoyable experience out on the frozen lake. The tour includes a campfire lunch of sausages and your freshly-caught fish (vegetarian option available on request).

Finland’s frozen landscape offers unique Arctic experiences, but reaching remote locations can be difficult. Enjoy round-trip transfer from central Rovaniemi to distant forests and lakes, where snowshoeing, floating, and ice-fishing opportunities await. Finally, put on the float suit and plunge into the lake to enjoy unique views of the Arctic sky as you relax on the surface of the water.

If you’ve ever dreamed of walking through a photogenic white forest, then Riisitunturi National Park in winter is the perfect destination. The snow-covered spruce trees here take on surreal shapes, draped in thick layers of frost that create a magical, fairytale atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else. What makes this adventure even more special is the presence of a professional photographer who will accompany the group throughout the hike. Imagine yourself surrounded by towering, frozen trees, with a skilled photographer capturing your moments in this breathtaking winter landscape. Whether you’re walking between the frosted giants or pausing to take in the silence, you’ll go home with beautiful images to remember the day.

Unlike longer or more strenuous treks, this half-day Vaatunkiköngäs hike offers an accessible and enriching experience just 25 km from Rovaniemi, making it ideal for families, photographers, and nature lovers of all levels. You’ll explore one of Lapland’s most peaceful natural areas along a scenic and beginner-friendly trail, guided by a local expert who shares insights into the region’s wildlife, forest traditions, and seasonal rhythms. It’s the perfect balance of calm nature, light physical activity, and cultural storytelling, topped off with a relaxing riverside break with snacks and berry juice. Whether you're short on time or just seeking a quiet escape into the Arctic wilderness, this experience brings you closer to Lapland's natural beauty without venturing far from the city.

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".

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.

If you’re a lover of sports, no visit to Lapland is complete without a ski run down the region’s snowy slopes. Discover one of Finland’s most popular winter sports resorts on this full-day small-group tour, with hassle-free round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi hotel. Lunch, ski passes, and gear rental are all included in the price, leaving you free to focus on your skiing skills.

Northern Finland is known for its beauty, but finding the best spots to capture photographs of the Arctic landscapes can be difficult. Explore remote Lapland with a private tour led by a professional photographer, and discover unique photo opportunities while gaining insight into the experiences of early Arctic explorers. Keep energized with a campfire lunch and hot drinks, then relax after a day’s sightseeing with round-trip transportation included.

Meet Santa Claus, and ride a snowmobile and reindeer sleigh on this fun-filled adventure from Rovaniemi. Pack a lot into a single day; journey to the magical Santa Claus Village, and visit Santa's office, the post office, and the Christmas-themed shops before savoring a delicious lunch. Later, ride a snowmobile to a reindeer farm, and enjoy an enchanting sleigh ride with the tinkle of reindeer bells filling the air.

Explore with me a unique place EN Finlan DE, the Korouoma Canyon. Discover the nature of Lapland in the heart DE l'hiver EN route DE icefalls, a striking contrast between snowy plains and icy verticality. The groups I'm taking are DE maximum 4 participants.