Top Rovaniemi Audio Guides

See some of Finland’s beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo’s restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid schedules. This self-guided audio tour of Rovaniemi, known as “Santa’s Hometown,” helps travelers save money and explore at their own pace. Start from downtown and cross the Kemijoki River over to Rovaniemi Church, while listening to narration from Lars Engerengen, a Norwegian writer and photographer. You can complete the tour in as little as 30 minutes but have complete control over when to start and finish.

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.

Explore the heart of Finnish Lapland with this self-guided walking tour through Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. Starting along the Kemijoki River, you’ll cross the iconic Lumberjack’s Candle Bridge and visit key cultural spots like Culture House Korundi and the Arktikum Museum. Along the way, you'll uncover Rovaniemi's rich history, from its near-destruction in World War II to its rebirth as a vibrant northern capital. Learn about the Lapland Gold Rush, admire local architecture by Alvar Aalto, and discover what makes Rovaniemi a magical year-round destination, from the Northern Lights in winter to the endless daylight of summer. This hour-long tour offers a captivating glimpse into life near the Arctic Circle.