Top Rovaniemi Outdoor Activities

Venture into the frozen Arctic wilderness and marvel at one of the most impressive sights in the Lappish countryside with this full-day guided excursion to Korouoma Canyon's frozen waterfalls. Strap on provided boots and winter clothing and hike into the deep canyon to admire dazzling ice formations created as rushing river waters freeze in winter temperatures, then warm up with a traditional Finnish campfire snack around an open fire.

If the kids want to do it all (or maybe it’s the adults!), check out this all-in-one day tour that combines three of Lapland’s essential experiences: thrilling husky sledge rides, traditional reindeer sleighs, and a visit to Santa Claus Village—with hotel pickup to boot. And with an English-speaking guide making the day easy, you’re free to create epic memories of your time in the Arctic Circle.

Get up close and personal with two animals that symbolize Lappish culture with this excursion to reindeer and husky farms near Rovaniemi. Learn how to navigate a reindeer sleigh to earn your “reindeer sleigh license” and snap photos of these iconic animals, then head off on a husky safari through the snow-covered forest on board an authentic dog sled. Hotel pickup and drop off are included for convenience.

AURORA HUNT – REAL NORTHERN LIGHTS EXPERIENCE IF YOU DONT SEE THE LIGHTS GET %100 MONEY BACK WITH NO QUESTION Join Lapin Taivas for an authentic Northern Lights adventure! We can travel up to 300+ KM in our comfortable Mercedes Pegabus Vans, chasing clear skies or heading deep into the wilderness — this tour is made for true Aurora Hunters. Our professional guides and photographers use the best weather data, cameras, and lenses to find the lights and capture unforgettable shots. All photos are delivered to your email within 8–72 hours after the tour. Unlike standard tours, we follow no fixed route. We drive wherever the sky is clear, often 100+ KM away from city lights, to give you the best possible viewing conditions. With an impressive 93% success rate during the 2024–25 season, this is one of the most reliable and exciting Aurora experiences in Lapland. ✨ Lapin Taivas – Your Way to the Lights ✨ ⚠️ Not recommended if you have another early morning activity the next day.

We are Snowride Lapland, a premium snowmobile company in Rovaniemi offering tours in English, Spanish and French. What sets us apart is that we are the only company in Rovaniemi offering heated sledges for children under 1.35 meters, equipped with seat belts and safely pulled by our guides, ensuring a comfortable and safe experience. We operate some of the newest snowmobiles on the market, providing a smoother, safer and more reliable ride. Tours are limited to a maximum of 8 guests per group, allowing us to provide highly personalized service and exceptional attention. For groups larger than 8, we automatically provide a private tour at no extra cost. All our guides have several years of experience leading snowmobile tours in Lapland, guaranteeing a safe, professional, and high-quality experience from start to finish. We carefully select our guides to ensure top-quality service, unlike many operators who may use inexperienced staff.

Lapland Winter Park offers unforgettable experiences for the whole family. Experience the city's longest ice slide and explore the enchanting forest filled with snow sculptures. Wander through the magical forest, skate on the ice rink, and enjoy various games. Try skiing, snowshoeing, and zoom down on a traditional ice sled. Challenge your friends at the snowball throwing area, and enjoy watching the reindeer. Our additional prices services such as lunch, dinner, the sauna world and motorized activities are not included to the ticket. You can arrive to Lapland Winter Park using our free shuttle bus service from Rovaniemi city centre (pick up point is at Poromiehentie 4B). The shuttle bus serves on the basis of first comes first served. You can also reach us with your own vehicle. Please change your tickets for wristbands at our reception upon your arrival.

Join on a guided hike through the Korouoma National Park and admire the frozen waterfalls of the canyon. Enjoy a BBQ in the peaceful surroundings of the national park.

Focus on getting the best possible photos of Riisitunturi National Park on this full-day excursion from Rovaniemi. With a professional photographer guide in the lead, you'll visit the most scenic spots and get advice on how to make the best shots. This is a private tour for just you and your party, so the itinerary is flexible and you'll get plenty of personalized attention.

This experience offers you the possibility to enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna in beautiful scenery. This renovated 1958 sauna is at a 20-minute drive from Rovaniemi city center and is situated 150 meters from the bus stop. The private session is split between relaxation times in the steam bath, rocked by the crackling of the wooden stove, the sauna scent, and refreshing times bathing in the freezing water of the river. The alternance of warm and cold will relax your body and mind. A guide will show you the facilities and their use before giving clogs, towels and drinkable water. He stays available anytime in a way to insure you the best sauna conditions possible.

Venture into the wild Taiga forests north of the Arctic Circle to take part in one of Rovaniemi’s most popular winter activities—ice fishing. Accompanied by an experienced guide, trek across the frozen lake, drill a hole into the ice, and try your luck at fishing beneath the thick ice. End your ice fishing adventure by cooking up the catch of the day over an open campfire and tucking into a tasty fish brunch.

Join our small, family-run company for a unique husky sledding experience in the heart of nature! Drive your own sled with guidance from professional mushers, enjoy friendly dogs, and warm up with hot drinks and cookies after the ride. Our family-friendly tours are perfect for all experience levels, letting you navigate the stunning Arctic landscape on an unforgettable adventure

Short on time in Lapland? This 2.5-hour reindeer sleigh and husky sled experience from Rovaniemi is just the ticket. Meet and learn about friendly reindeer at a reindeer farm, and settle on a reindeer sleigh for a wonderful ride through the snowy woods. Receive a souvenir reindeer driving license, see the beautiful sled dogs, and take an exciting husky-sled ride through the wintry forests. Finish with a coffee or sweet hot berry juice before returning to Rovaniemi.

This tour will take you on a thrilling aurora hunting to the witness nature's most spectacular light show. We start on a trip in the evening. Since nature is unpredictable, we are going to visit a few spots in order to increase our chances of seeing the Northern Lights. We are going tens of kilometers away from the city lights beyond the Arctic Circle and stop in picturesque places to discover the real arctic nature and the frozen forest. Enjoying the Northern Lights we are grilling sausages, taste Finnish pie, warm up with hot berry juice with cookies, and grill some marshmallows by a cozy fire under the Arctic sky. This tour is perfect for adventurers, photographers, travelers Aurora Borealis is a nature unpredictable phenomenon and there is no guarantee to be hunted every night.

Experience the thrill of zipping through the snow-covered wilderness of Rovaniemi with this guided snowmobile adventure. Slip into thermal gear and hop on your snowmobile to follow your guide along scenic forest trails and across frozen lakes, taking in Arctic Circle vistas. Warm up with hot drinks and cookies during breaks as you enjoy the pristine Arctic nature.

Avoid fixed-location viewing and maximize your chances of seeing the Northern Lights with a flexible, conditions-based experience. Travel beyond light pollution to locations chosen in real time by locals, offering a more strategic and effective approach than standard tours. Along the way, gain insight into the science and stories behind the aurora for a deeper, more meaningful experience not found in guidebooks.

Explore one of Finland’s finest natural attractions with this small, intimate-group tour to Korouoma National Park. See the tiers of frozen waterfalls after a hike through snow-covered trees in the park. Your guide takes you, so you don’t need to worry about logistics. Enjoy provided lunch and snacks along the way, so all you need to bring with you is a water bottle and your sense of adventure.

Experience the thrill of snowmobiling through scenic winter landscapes with your loved ones. Our snowmobile safari offers a unique opportunity to bond over a shared adventure while taking in the beauty of the winter wilderness. Our tour company provides top-notch training and equipment, ensuring a safe and an enjoyable experience for everyone. Book your snowmobile safari today and make lasting memories with your loved ones. Approximately 1 hour snowmobile driving.

Increase your chances of admiring (and photographing) the elusive northern lights with this high-energy tour that will go to all lengths so you get the show of a lifetime. With maximal time and distance limits, this excursion will take you far and wide to catch the aurora borealis and almost guarantees a glimpse—if the night ends with no photos, you will be refunded.

This is for you who wants to maximise the chances to see the Northern Lights – and minimise the need for luck! The main goal is simple: to see and photograph the Northern Lights with you in the picture, using our professional cameras and years of photography know-how. We drive as far as needed, even across the border to Sweden if that’s where the lights are. Total tour duration is between 4 to 6 hours, depending on the conditions of the night. We’ve explored countless locations around Lapland. Our team monitors live aurora data 24/7, satellite cloud maps, and weather models throughout the day. Once we confirm the conditions are good enough, we move. And when we move, we commit fully: we drive as far as needed - sometimes 50 km, sometimes 200+ km - to find clear skies an seeing the lights. We go where the Northern Lights are – and we take you with us!

No more northern lights tours that leave you disappointed (and like a sardine on a bus). This tour leaves nothing to chance, your expert guide chasing lights across borders if necessary. With no time or distance limits, professional photography included, and small groups, give aurora-hunting your best shot. If you don't find the northern light, receive a full refund for your tour.

Experience Lapland’s famed Northern Lights from a unique perspective with this ice swimming excursion. Set off from Rovaniemi to an Arctic lake far enough from the city to guarantee dark skies. Don waterproof thermal suits and float serenely in an ice hole at the lake’s center while you stay warm and dry, gazing up at the stars from the water. Enjoy hot drinks and snacks around the fire before returning with included hotel pickup and round-trip transportation.

Enjoy an action-packed day out in Lapland including four memorable activities and attractions. Ride a snowmobile across the snow-covered plains of the Arctic Circle and visit a reindeer farm and take a short reindeer sleigh ride. Continue to a husky dog farm, hop aboard for a short sled ride, and meet the dogs and puppies. Finally, arrive at the Santa Claus Village and enjoy free time to browse the shops, meet Santa, or post a letter from the official post office.

Experience Lapland’s wild terrain with a snowmobile safari through its off-road forest trails, gaining a more intimate perspective of the Arctic landscape. Absorb views of Santa Claus’ Village against a frozen backdrop, with the option to skip return transfer in favor of continuing on to meet Father Christmas himself. Take part in a thrilling family adventure, with children traveling safely by sledge pulled by the guide.