Top Rovaniemi Outdoor Activities - page 6

Enjoy a memorable Northern Lights tour and watch on this 2-hour late night trip from Rovaniemi, with an informative guide. Leave Rovaniemi’s artificial lights behind to maximise the chance of sightings, and head to a traditional Finnish tent set beside a lake. Keep warm by a crackling campfire as you observe the skies and hear fascinating folk tales about the lights, known in Finland as ‘fire foxes.’ Savor hot drinks and snacks cooked on the fire, and with luck, be witness to a wondrous display of the natural lights.

While many experiences hunting for the elusive northern lights travel in decked-out 4-wheel-drive vehicles, this small-group tour offers an evening snowshoeing outing in the arctic nature of Lapland. In your snowshoes, follow your guide to parts of the wilderness that are not accessible by car, including wild areas with minimal light pollution—ideal for spotting the lights.

Experience one of the most traditional aspects of Sami culture with this jaunt through the Lappish wilderness on board a reindeer-pulled sleigh. Learn how locals have used reindeer to travel through the Arctic countryside for centuries and take in the unique landscape from the cozy comfort of your blanket-covered sleigh, stopping along the trail to warm up with hot drinks in a forest hut.

Take the opportunity to see all sorts of Arctic wildlife in one place without worrying about transportation with this tour from Rovaniemi to the Ranua Wildlife Park. See creatures local to Finnish Lapland in their natural habitat, from moose and polar bears to wild boards and even Arctic eagles, with a guide who will tell you about each animal as you go.

Combine a Northern Lights search with a snowmobile ride—and enjoy two activities in one all-inclusive, time-saving trip—with this tour from Rovaniemi. Book ahead to ensure your place, and race across the snowy expanses on a 2-person snowmobile to a camp. With luck, see the lights here over sausages and drinks around the campfire. The tour includes hotel transfers, with an upgrade option to ride a snowmobile solo. Please be advised the price of your ticket is per person - twin driving. You will ride the snowmobile in pairs (twin riding), a driver and a passenger on each snowmobile, with the opportunity to switch during the ride. Before the tour you can buy a solo driving option.

Get a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Lappish people with this adventure and food experience from Rovaniemi. Led by a guide, you can explore the Arctic landscape by snowmobile, then try your hand at Arctic fishing. Finish up by huddling around a bonfire in the snow to prepare and eat a traditional Lappish barbecue with Lappish bread, salmon, marshmallows, and hot drinks.

Enjoy three quintessential Lapland experiences without spending all day out in the snow. Visit a reindeer farm and have chance to ride in a reindeer-pulled sleigh, then visit a husky dog farm, where you can meet the dogs and puppies, and hop aboard for a short sled ride. 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.

Book in advance to save time in Rovaniemi and enjoy a reindeer-drawn ride through Lapland’s forests without having to arrange your own return transport with this excursion. After hotel pickup, visit a reindeer farm in the countryside, settle inside a cozy sled and carve through snowy woodlands pulled by a reindeer. Afterward, enjoy hot berry juice and snacks, learn about reindeer life from the herders, and feed the reindeers.

Berries and mushrooms grace many Finnish dishes but foraging for them is difficult without a guide to ensure you locate the best spots and only edible specimens. Start this tour from Rovaniemi, hike into an Arctic forest to find and pick everything from mushrooms to cloudberry, blueberry, cranberry, and lingonberry. Savor the pure air, birdsong, and untouched nature; and finish with a campfire barbecue.

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.

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.

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.

Increase your chances of seeing the northern lights on this night-time tour from Rovaniemi, with hotel pickup and round-trip transfer by minivan. Be immersed in Lappish culture as you explore the wilderness with your small-group guide and avoid the Nordic chill with hot drinks and sausages served round an open campfire. Though the lights aren't guaranteed, adventure certainly is.

Get off the beaten path to experience some of the best Lappish traditions in the wilderness outside of Rovaniemi. Try out a Finnish sauna, go ice swimming in an Arctic lake, then cozy up around a fire in a cozy cottage for a smoked salmon dinner cooked by a fireplace. To enhance the experience, your guide fills you in on the cultural significance of all the activities as you go.

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.

Treat all the family with this “build an igloo” experience from Rovaniemi. You’ll collect, shovel, and pack snow together, then learn how to make doors and even beds as your guide talks about the Inuit’s early igloo creations. Use of winter weather clothing is included to keep you warm, and you’ll also enjoy a barbecue lunch by an open fire and tepee.

Immerse yourself in the typical Lappish lifestyle on this half-day tour from Rovaniemi. Listen to your guide’s commentary on the ways the reindeer herder takes care of them and the life cycle of these majestic animals as you take a tour of the reindeer farm, including a chance to feed the reindeer.

During Lapland’s “white nights” in high summer there are just minutes between sunset and sunrise—and those precious moments fill the sky and the landscape with a warm golden glow. Experience the “golden hour” from a hilltop on this late-night all-terrain vehicle adventure: Your guide provides full instruction if you haven’t ridden before. Enjoy gorgeous views and an Arctic forest ride. Round-trip transfers keep things simple.

Don’t choose between a memorable meal and experiencing the northern lights. Just 18 miles (30 kilometers) from Rovaniemi, you could be sitting inside a glass igloo enjoying authentic Lapland cuisine cooked over fire, all while surrounded by pristine wilderness. Stay warm while gazing at stars—and, if you’re lucky, the aurora. Weather depending, your guide can even offer a snowmobile adventure on a frozen lake, perfect for the whole family.

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.)

• Our backyard, not a tourist trail — we ride from Sinettä, away from the crowded routes around Rovaniemi • Local family business with experienced local guides — We have been doing this long before it was popular • Small groups only — usually 4 to 5 snowmobiles • BRP Lynx snowmobiles — built in Rovaniemi, heated grips and footrests included • Real coaching, not just follow-the-leader — your guide rides with you, not just in front of you • Private tours available — same routes, same guides, just your group

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.

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.

Zip through the snowy Lappish wilderness on a snowmobile on this hour outdoor adventure from Rovaniemi. After donning some provided extra-warm clothing and getting an orientation to your snowmobile, take off along frozen rivers, around Arctic lakes, and through snow-covered forests. This longer snowmobile safari lets you get far out into the wilderness, going off the beaten path to access hidden corners of Lapland. Lunch, hot drinks, warm clothing, and use of all snowmobiling gear are included.