Rovaniemi
Discover unforgettable Arctic experiences in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland and the official hometown of Santa Claus.
Rovaniemi
Korouoma Canyon & Auttiköngäs Waterfalls Hike
6 hours
Easy
Small group
Explore Korouoma Canyon on a guided 5 km hike through scenic pine forests, along the river and beneath dramatic cliffs. Enjoy grilled sausage and hot drinks around the fire before visiting the impressive Auttiköngäs Waterfalls on your return to Rovaniemi.
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Private Half-Day Altai Ski Adventure
4 hours
Easy
Private
Glide through deep snow on Altai backcountry skis during a private guided half-day adventure from Rovaniemi. Your guide selects a suitable route and adapts the distance and pace to your experience, fitness, preferred scenery, and latest winter conditions.
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Private Northern Lights Photography Hunting (3h30)
3 hours 30 minutes
Easy
Private
Chase the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi on a private tour led by an aurora photography expert. Follow the clearest skies using expert weather analysis, receive professional photos, and stay comfortable with winter clothing, hot drinks and Finnish snacks.
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Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike
7 hours
Moderate
Small group
Hike through Korouoma Canyon’s snowy forests to spectacular frozen waterfalls, use adjustable ice cleats for extra grip, pause for scenic photo stops, and enjoy snacks and hot drinks served during your magical wilderness adventure in the Arctic landscape.
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Private Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike
7 hours
Moderate
Private
Discover Korouoma Canyon on a private guided winter hike through snowy forests, under dramatic cliffs and towering frozen waterfalls. Move at your group’s pace, pause for photographs, learn about the landscape, and enjoy a fireside meal in the wilderness.
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Private Half-Day Snowshoe Adventure
4 hours
Moderate
Private
Explore Lapland’s snow-covered forests and fells on a private half-day snowshoeing adventure from Rovaniemi. The destination, route, distance, and pace are selected for your group according to your fitness, preferred scenery, and latest winter conditions.
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Northern Lights Snowshoeing & Photography Tour
4 hours
Moderate
Small group
Snowshoe through Lapland’s winter forest after nightfall, learn about the Northern Lights, and watch the Arctic sky from a quiet forest viewpoint away from urban lights. Your guide chooses the destination according to snow, weather, and aurora conditions.
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Private Family Northern Lights Snowshoeing & Photography Tour
3 hours
Easy
Private
Explore a snowy forest after dark on a private family snowshoeing adventure designed for children and adults. Move at a comfortable pace, enjoy the winter landscape, and watch the northern sky for potential auroras from a peaceful location.
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Private Northern Lights Altai Ski & Photography Adventure
4 hours
Easy
Private
Journey through Lapland’s snow-covered forests on Altai backcountry skis during a private guided night adventure. Your guide selects the route using the latest snow, weather, and aurora forecasts, with time to enjoy the landscape and watch the Arctic sky.
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Private Family Full Arctic Adventure: Snowshoeing, Ice Fishing & Fire-Making
4 hours
Easy
Private
Discover Lapland together on a private family experience combining snowshoeing, fire-making, ice fishing, and age-appropriate wilderness skills. The pace and activities are adapted to your family for a safe, interactive, and memorable winter day together.
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Premium Full Arctic Adventure in Rovaniemi: Snowshoeing, Ice Fishing & Fire-Making
5 hours
Easy
Private
Experience a private full-day Arctic adventure combining winter travel, navigation, fire-making, ice fishing, and wilderness skills. Your guide adapts the route and pace to your group for an immersive day in Lapland’s wintry forests and frozen landscapes.
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Premium Arctic Wilderness Hike & Fire-Making in Summer & Autumn
7 hours
Easy
Private
Enjoy an exclusive private hiking adventure from Rovaniemi with a route tailored to your interests and fitness. Explore remote Arctic forests, fells or canyons, learn wilderness and fire-making skills, and share grilled sausage and hot drinks by the fire.
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Canoe Trip in Lapland
3 hours
Very easy
Small group
Paddle your own canoe across a peaceful river near Rovaniemi, learn essential techniques from a certified guide and experience Lapland’s forests and local wildlife from the water. Pause for snacks and drinks with several daytime and evening departures.
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Premium Snowshoe or Altai Ski Adventure in Lapland
7 hours
Moderate
Private
Choose snowshoes or Altai backcountry skis for a private, tailor-made journey through Lapland’s winter wilderness. Your guide selects a route suited to your fitness, interests, and current conditions, with time to explore remote scenery along the journey.
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Snowshoeing Adventure to the Amethyst Mine
8 hours
Moderate
Small group
Snowshoe through the winter landscapes of Pyhä-Luosto National Park, continue by the heated Amethyst Pendolino, and visit Lampivaara Amethyst Mine. Learn about local geology and search for your own amethyst to take home.
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Premium Reindeer Farm Experience & 2 km Sleigh Safari
3 hours
Easy
Private
Experience a private visit to a five-generation reindeer farm near Rovaniemi. Meet and feed the animals, enjoy a peaceful 2 km sleigh ride through snowy Lapland, learn about reindeer husbandry, and taste homemade Finnish pancakes cooked over an open fire.
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Private Snow Hike & Wilderness Sauna experience
5 hours 30 minutes
Moderate
Private
Explore Lapland’s winter nature on a private guided snow hike adapted to seasonal conditions, using snowshoes or ice cleats when needed. After the outdoor adventure, unwind amid the peaceful snowy surroundings. Enjoy traditional sauna rounds at your pace.
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Private Arctic SnowHotel Visit & Wilderness Sauna
5 hours
Very easy
Private
Combine a guided visit to the SnowHotel with a private Finnish sauna experience in the winter wilderness. Admire impressive snow and ice architecture, then relax in traditional heat and enjoy the calm Arctic surroundings at your own pace amid winter calm.
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Full Arctic Adventure: Snowshoeing, Ice Fishing, Fire & Survival Skills
4 hours
Easy
Small group
Spend a full day learning Arctic wilderness skills through snowshoeing, navigation, fire-making, and ice fishing. Explore Lapland’s snowy forests with an experienced guide, prepare a fireside meal, and gain practical insight into winter travel and safety.
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Small-Group Northern Lights Photography Hunting Experience
3 hours
Easy
Small group
Join a small-group Northern Lights photography hunt from Rovaniemi. Your expert local guide analyses the weather and leads you towards promising skies. Enjoy hot drinks and receive professional photographs, with the multi-night Aurora Pass also available.
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Private Wilderness Sauna Experience in Summer & Autumn
3 hours 30 minutes
Very easy
Private
Escape from Rovaniemi to a private lakeside sauna in the Lapland wilderness. Relax in a traditional wood-fired sauna, cool off in the lake and enjoy hot drinks and local snacks by the fire. Different departure times are available for a private experience.
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Discover Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland and the official hometown of Santa Claus. Located near the Arctic Circle, it is easily reached from Helsinki by plane, overnight train, bus, or car. Visitors come throughout the year to experience its snowy winter landscapes, Christmas atmosphere, Arctic nature, and the opportunity to meet Santa Claus.
As one of Lapland’s most popular destinations, Rovaniemi can become busy during the winter season, so booking accommodations and activities well in advance is recommended. From Northern Lights experiences in fall and winter to long days beneath the Midnight Sun in summer, the city provides an excellent base for discovering Lapland’s nature, culture, and seasonal activities throughout the year.
useful links
- Rent Equipment & Winter Clothes in Rovaniemi
- Flying from/to Rovaniemi Airport
- Rovaniemi City Bus - Routes & Schedules
- Train from/to Rovaniemi (Finnish Railway Company VR)
- Rovaniemi Taxi (Menevä Company)
- Official Tourist Information - Visit Rovaniemi
- Park your car in Rovaniemi city with EasyPark (Download App)
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