Top Rovaniemi Snowshoeing

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and some blueberry tea and gingerbread.

Plan a stress-free visit to Ranua Zoo with a pre-booked admission ticket and convenient round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi accommodations. A pre-booked ticket allows you to skip entrance lines and ensures you have plenty of time to view the artic animals in their protected environments, as well as grab lunch and shop for souvenirs (own expense).

Experience time in the great outdoors of Lapland on this exciting snowmobile safari. Save time planning transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. It’ll be the ultimate stress-free day with snowmobile equipment rental, and a delicious campfire lunch in the Arctic wilderness of Kota included. No need to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way.

See the best of Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Lapland. Make the most of your limited time, as your professional guide takes you to the best lookouts, Arktikum Arctic Museum, reindeer and husky farms, and Snowmobile Museum. End your day at the Santa Claus Village with a meeting with Santa himself.

Visit the northernmost zoo in the world, Ranua Zoo, on this organized trip from Rovaniemi. With tickets purchased in advance and all transportation arranged, this is the easiest way to visit the zoo. During the tour, learn about the more than 50 Arctic species living in natural enclosures on the property through guided commentary.

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.

Ride a reindeer-pulled sleigh through the snow and meet these gentle animals on a 2-hour tour from Rovaniemi. Travel to a reindeer farm in the wooded fells, and learn from the friendly herders how they care for these beautiful animals. Then, sit back in a cozy sleigh and enjoy the glittering scenery on a ride through the woods. Take the opportunity to try handling a sled and afterward, warm up with hot berry juice. Everyone — even the little ones — leaves with an international reindeer driver license as a souvenir.

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 licence, enjoy a hot drink, and visit a husky farm. 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.

Learn to take the best possible photos of Finland's Northern Lights on this evening tour from Rovaniemi. With a photographer guide, go in search of the Aurora Borealis, perched atop a small mountain with a clear view of this natural phenomenon. Arctic-appropriate winter adventure gear, snacks, and warm beverages provided.

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.

Get the most out of your time in Lapland by spending a day in the great outdoors. You’ll save time by trying two activities in a day—ice fishing and snowshoeing. Take the hassle out of navigating by having door-to-door transport included. Once you get to the Arctic forests, you’ll snowshoe over a frozen lake, and test out your fishing skills. Another highlight is learning how to make fire without the use of matches, and grilling sausages.

We make a car trip to Korouoma Canyon where we move on snowshoes or on foot depending on the snow level and admire the famous canyon landscape. Light lunch is offered by open fire. Great place for making nature pictures year around.

Experience the traditional way of trekking on snow into Wild Lapland. Get a great workout while you adventurously “float walk” on top of deep snow, allowing you to reach places that would otherwise be unreachable. Get a feel of winter Lapland as we trek into the winter forest, river, and valley. Upon reaching our break destination, we will start an open fire to barbecue some sausages and rejuvenate with some hot berry juice. Note:  For children too small to wear snowshoes,  sleds (toboggans) will be provided.

Explore the Arctic wilderness on snowshoes and feel the white silence of nature that surrounds you. This tour is perfect for whoever wants to experience the Arctic serenity and get away from their daily routine. Sticking to our philosophy, all our tours and activities are limited to small groups (8 guests/tour max) in order to get the best and most memorable experience of Lapland. We refuse mass tourism, and you will never end up in big groups -even in peak season!

Enjoy the best of Lapland in Winter with this two-full-day holiday package that combines arctic animal experiences, local activities and Northern lights hunting ! Departure from Rovaniemi (Finland). This package includes the following activities: • 2 x Northern Lights Wilderness Tours with camera (photos included) • Trip to Ranua Wildlife Park (buffet lunch included) • An activity to choose (with BBQ snack incl.): Ice-Fishing OR Wilderness Survival Tour OR Snowshoe Trip • Authentic Reindeer Farm Visit Also included : • Hotel pickup/dropoff • Professional guide • Winter clothing and boots if needed • Equipment and gear for the activities • Photos of the Northern Lights Wilderness Tour sent to you the next day • Snacks and meals mentioned • All taxes, fees and handling charges • A great discount compared to all activities booked individually • -10% discount for any additional tours offered by Wild About Lapland (except reindeer/husky experiences).

Get back to nature with this snowshoe experience from Rovaniemi. Strapped into the snowshoes, you’ll trek through the snowy Lappish countryside to visit a frozen lake. Learn how to ice fish, then hunker down next to an open fire to savor a barbecue lunch. The half-day experience includes round-trip transport from Rovaniemi plus use of all snowshoeing and fishing equipment.

Chase the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi on foot—or rather on snowshoes—during this hike that’s perfect for outdoor fans. Start from the Arctic Circle Wilderness Lodge, and trek through the snow-covered ground to try your best to see the famous Northern Lights. Along the way, your group stops to warm up by a campfire and sip on hot chocolate.

The Korouoma Canyon is a unique nature area in the Finnish Lapland, that offers beautiful arctic landscapes to explore. In winter, the canyon presents some of the most impressive frozen formations in Europe and a famous playground for ice-climbers. The nature reserve of Korouoma is just 1h30 away from Rovaniemi, which makes it one of the best places to hike from the capital of Lapland. With your expert outdoor guide, you will hike down into the canyon to the best viewpoints. Your guide will teach you more about nature, some survival tips and share with you their passion for Lapland. After the hike, a barbecue lunch will be served around an open fire.

Driving northbound (20-30mins) into the Arctic Circle is where the adventure begins as your guide helps you strap in your snowshoes and shows you the skills and way over the heavy snow. From then on traveling will be by foot, traversing through virgin forest to the frozen lake destination. Learn how to ice fish by learning how to drill your fishing hole with your guide. Learn how to use other special tools, and learn some local techniques on how to catch fish. As you enjoy the peace of ice fishing, your guide will turn back to the bank of the forest to start a fire and later a light lunch of smoked salmon. Grilling your catch from the lake is also possible although many opt for catch and release. Note:  For children too small to wear snowshoes, sleds (toboggans) will be provided.

Visit Korouoma, a natural reserve known as the best ice climbing destination in Finland. An outdoor enthusiast paradise also known for great hiking during the non-freezing seasons, take in the beautiful sights of Korouoma’s canyons, rivers, and small streams on both sides of its cliffs. During the winter seasons snowshoes are provided. Located about 120km away from Rovaniemi city, reserve your energy to be wowed and empowered to explore this fairyland canyon. Charge your cameras and phones for the gorgeous landscape, and then be recharged during lunchtime when we prepare a traditional Lappish BBQ lunch over an open fire.  Note: For children too small to wear snowshoes, sleds (toboggans) will be provided.

Start your day right by opening your body and senses by snowshoeing through arctic Lapland. Admire the beautiful landscape and feel like you can conquer anywhere in the snow with those shoes on. Next stop your eyes will turn into hearts with the lovable huskies! Take pictures with the photogenic ones and experience the 2km husky sled ride. Afterwards, give your stomach some loving attention by gorging yourself with a traditional Finnish style buffet at Santa Claus Village. Get full and match your belly with the legend himself afterwards. Make sure to stop by Santa’s Post Office which provides a one-of-a-kind special Christmas delivery service and official Christmas stamp. The last stop is to the Arctic Snow Hotel. You’re entitled to visit the entire hotel areas including rooms (Keep it family friendly please!), the ice bar, ice restaurant, and ice chapel – all created by snow and ice! Note:  For children too small to wear snowshoes, sleds (toboggans) will be provided. 

This tour will bring you to the roots of Finnish culture by winter outdoor activities! You will enjoy two very local activities in one great experience: snowshoeing through the snowy forests of Lapland and ice- fishing on an immense frozen lake. This trip is a great opportunity to catch your breath and escape the speed of everyday life! Your guide will lead you go into the snowy forest by snowshoes and give you instructions and show step-by-step before the begins of each activity. While waiting for the fishing, you guide will some snacks for you - and if it is a lucky day, you will also have a chance to cook your fish and enjoy! ----- Photo Copyright: ©Visit Rovaniemi (Rovaniemi Tourism & Marketing Ltd.)

Do you want to feel, see and breath the unspoiled nature and its fresh air? This trip is for you! Snowshoes allow you to enter the stunning silence and beauty of the snow-covered surroundings.

We are going to enjoy the nature with a small group snowshoeing hike, far from the crowds and the city. This experience is juste about enjoying the pure air, the finnish silence, the soft snow and landscapes.