Sunny winter day with woman enjoying a drink from Kuksa, snowmobile on background. Rovaniemi / winter, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort,Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinlandSunny winter day with woman enjoying a drink from Kuksa, snowmobile on background. Rovaniemi / winter, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort,Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Activities in Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus, is your gateway to your adventures in Lapland. We have activity options for all at all times of the year. Whether you are joining us in the winter or the summer our activities will surely leave you with wonderful memories of this beautiful city nestled in the heart of Finnish Lapland.

Photo: Michael Mead

Type
Date of visit
Destination
Category
Suitability
Rovaniemi activities – Arctic Snow Hotel. Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland.

Rovaniemi

Dinner in the Ice restaurant at the Arctic Snowhotel

Activities, Nature and special experiences, Northern lights
Winter
Searching for a unique dining experience that is a feast both for the eyes and the mouth? Look no further than a 3-course dinner in the ice restaurant!
Price from
139 €
4 hours

Rovaniemi

Reindeer Safari to Search for the Northern Lights

Activities, Northern lights, Reindeer
Winter
Spotting the Northern Lights is an experience to remember forever – especially if you’ll get to watch them while traveling through the silent night in a reindeer sleigh, comfortably wrapped in warm blankets.
Price from
135 €
3 hours
Snow Fun Day Combo, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Snow Fun Day Combo

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Huskies, Reindeer, Snowmobiling
Winter
If you cannot decide between the exciting activities or only have a little time to spend, why not have a taste of each of the most popular ones?
Price from
239 €
4 hours
Visit to Local Reindeer Farm, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Visit to a Local Reindeer Farm

Activities, Reindeer
Winter
Reindeer herding is a significant part of life and culture in Lapland, still providing living to many families.
Price from
79 €
2 hours
Rovaniemi activities – Luosto Amethyst mine. Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Visit to Amethyst Mine

Activities, Nature and special experiences
Autumn, Summer
The Lampivaara Amethyst Mine is a fascinating travel destination located 120 kilometers away from Rovaniemi. The amethysts of Lampivaara fell were born 2 000 million years ago, deep in the bowels of the ancient mountains.
Price from
155 €
5 hours
Husky – Born to run, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort / @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Happy Trail Husky Late Afternoon Tour

Huskies
Winter
A perfect way to enjoy the thrill of mushing a dog team with your family.
Price from
165 €
2 hours 30 minutes
Private husky safari for adults only, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Private Husky Safari for Families

Family-Friendly Tours, Huskies, Private tours
Winter
Perfect afternoon for animal-loving families is spent at this authentic local husky farm, where the huskies are not just dogs, but loved family members.
Price from
1180 €
2 hours 30 minutes
Dreams of Juolukka, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Dream of Joulukka – Visit to Santa’s Secret Command Centre

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Santa Claus
Winter
Embark on a journey to the depths of the Secret Forest and discover the home of the elves!
Price from
219 €
3 hours
Rovaniemi activities – Ranua Zoo. Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Full day Lapland tour: Ranua, Sauna, Ice Swimming with meals

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Nature and special experiences
Winter
Looking for an easy full day activity that will bring several experiences together and all you have to do is sit back and enjoy? Then this tour is created for you as it combines the best of Lapland in one day, without any hidden extras.
Price from
259 €
9 hours
Rovaniemi activities – Reindeer, Sieriporo. Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Visit to a Local Reindeer Farm summer and autumn

Activities, Reindeer
Autumn, Summer
Reindeers are semi-domesticated animals, and every animal is owned by a herder. In Northern Lapland, reindeer husbandry is still a major source of income for many people.
Price from
79 €
Rovaniemi activities – Arctic Snow Hotel. Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland.

Rovaniemi

Snow sauna and dinner at the Arctic Snowhotel

Activities, Nature and special experiences, Northern lights
Winter
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to feel like an ice princess or prince as you visit the snow hotel, with intricate snow carvings and ice sculptures made with a different theme every year.
Price from
199 €
6 hours
Husky Safari into Deep Forest, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Call of the Wild Husky Tour

Activities, Huskies
Winter
Embrace the lappish nature and get a deeper introduction to husky mushing on this slightly longer sled dog safari that takes you outside the city and to the outskirts of the wilderness.
Price from
195 €
4 hours 30 minutes
Family snowmobile safari, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Villi Pohjola / Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Family Snowmobile Safari

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Snowmobiling
Winter
For families with smaller children, this tour offers excitement and fun for both parents and the juniors.
Price from
155 €
3 hours
Snowmobile Safari to a Reindeer Farm and Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi & Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari to a Reindeer Farm and Santa Claus Village

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Reindeer, Santa Claus, Snowmobiling
Winter
The best family activity that keeps you excited the whole day and gives you a balance between a guided tour, good food and exploring Santa Claus Village on your own!
Price from
221 €
6 hours
Born to Run (Autumn), Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Born to Run Husky Tour Autumn

Activities, Huskies
Autumn, Summer
Huskies are not born fit, it takes lots of preparation and conditioning before the dogs are as fit as they can be. Visit the kennel and get a feel for how the dogs are prepared to be the amazing athletes that they are. Our enthusiastic dogs will happily take you down the forest trail for an unforgettable experience on the trolly-cart ride, the duration of the ride is 45 minutes, approximately 4 kilometers. 2 adults drive on 1 cart, children will be joining a large cart driven by the guide.
Price from
165 €
2 hours 30 minutes
Snowmobile Safari in to the Arctic Circle Forest, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Villi Pohjola / Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Snowmobiling
Winter
This snowmobile tour is made for anyone who would like to have a bit more than just a taste of it, but not commit to spending a whole day on a snowmobile.
Price from
119 €
2 hours
Reindeer Safari and Ice Fishing Experience, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Taste of traditional Lappish life – Reindeer Safari and Ice Fishing

Activities, Reindeer
Winter
For decades, both played an important role in everyday life in Lapland. Still today, reindeer herding brings living to many locals and ice fishing remains amongst the popular leisure time activities - on this combination tour, you’ll get to try them both!
Price from
159 €
4 hours
Husky safari for nature lovers, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Taiga Long Husky Tour

Activities, Huskies
Winter
This whole day husky safari is the perfect way to experience the magnificent taiga forests of Lapland and see what it means to be a real musher for a day.
Price from
314 €
7 hours
Visit Local Home and Traditional Sauna, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Visit a Local Home and Traditional Sauna

Activities, Nature and special experiences, Sauna experiences
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Experience our traditional sauna set on the banks of the lake. Listen to the wood burning in the stove as it heats the stones, the whispering of the wind outdoors and the sound of the lake water lapping against the shore. Sauna has a big part in the Finnish culture. Originally it was the place for physical and spiritual cleansing, and nowadays relaxation at least once a week is its main purpose.
Price from
115 €
3 hours 30 minutes
Rovaniemi activities – Aurora ice floating. Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Aurora Ice Floating

Activities, Nature and special experiences, Northern lights
Winter
Have you ever thought that you will be floating under the Northern lights in a private lake - a place so peaceful you might hear the famous sound some people swear Auroras make while they dance in the sky?
Price from
96 €
3 hours
Santa´s toy factory, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Santa’s Toy Factory

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Santa Claus
Winter
Far away from the busy city lights, filled with Christmas jingle and cheer, lies Santa's special Toy Factory. Only the wisest of the forest elves know its secret location, hidden deep in the arctic forest.
Price from
229 €
2 hours 30 minutes
Husky – Born to run, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort / @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Happy Trail Husky Morning Tour

Huskies
Winter
A perfect way to enjoy the thrill of mushing a dog team with your family.
Price from
165 €
2 hours 30 minutes
Rovaniemi photography tour, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi Photography Tour

Activities
Autumn, Summer
Rovaniemi – the official home town of Santa Claus – is full of interesting must-visit places, which you have to see during your stay here!
Price from
65 €
2 hours
Reindeer Safari in the Deep Forest, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Reindeer Safari in the Deep Forest

Activities, Reindeer
Winter
While huskies have not been used as a means of transportation, traveling in a reindeer pulled sleigh is a very traditional way of transportation in Lapland.
Price from
129 €
3 hours
Snowmobile Safari with Ice Fishing Experience, Rovaniemi / Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Villi Pohjola / Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland.

Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari with Ice Fishing Experience – Groups Only

Activities, Fishing experiences, Nature and special experiences, Snowmobiling
Winter
Spend the afternoon the local way, combining two favorite leisure-time activities in Lapland: snowmobiling and a taste of ice fishing. Hop onto a snowmobile and drive through the wilderness to reach the perfect fishing spot on some of the many frozen lakes or rivers. Once there, you’ll get to drill the hole in the ice and start luring the fish! If you're lucky to catch one, you can cook it on the open fire. This tour is not recommended for very small children, as we are spending a long time on the ice outside.
Price from
170 €
3 hours
Snowmobile Safari to search for the Northern Lights, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari to Search for the Northern Lights

Activities, Northern lights, Snowmobiling
Winter
Experience the magic of arctic nature during the night time, following the trails away from the city lights with just the snowmobiles headlights and moon illuminating the way ahead!
Price from
159 €
3 hours
Lappish Evening in the Wilderness with Dinner, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Lappish Evening in the Wilderness with Dinner

Activities, Nature and special experiences
Spring, Winter
During the evening spent in a lakeside cabin you’ll learn how to spend a night like a Finn
Price from
150 €
4 hours
Bright green northern lights and a wooden hut with the fire place burning. Northern Lights Photography Tour, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Northern Lights Photography Tour

Northern lights
Winter
This tour is for photograph enthusiasts! You will be led by a professional photography guide, who will start with a short briefing about current weather conditions, aurora forecasts and the destination of the day.
Price from
125 €
5 hours
Private Gingerbread Masterclass with Santa Claus, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Private Gingerbread Masterclass with Santa Claus

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Private tours, Santa Claus
Winter
Enter the stories that you read about in Christmas books as a child - discover a hut where the air smells like gingerbreads and outside the window, you see only the sparkling snow covered trees.
Price from
1540 €
Easy Snowmobile Safari, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Villi Pohjola / Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Easy Snowmobile Safari

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Snowmobiling
Winter
Never driven a snowmobile, but keen to try it out? This short tour is perfect for you! You’ll get a taste of snowmobiling while we ride through the beautiful wintry landscape around the Arctic Circle.
Price from
95 €
1 hour
White husky with one brown eye and one icy blue eye. Arctic Husky Safari for Adults only, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Private Arctic Husky Safari for Adults Only

Activities, Huskies, Private tours
Winter
This safari offers a more exclusive experience since the maximum group size is 4 persons.
Price from
1500 €
4 hours
Husky – Born to run, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort / @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Happy Trail Husky Afternoon Tour

Huskies
Winter
A perfect way to enjoy the thrill of mushing a dog team with your family.
Price from
165 €
2 hours 30 minutes
Rovaniemi activities – Wild berry and mushroom picking. Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Wild Berry and Mushroom Picking

Activities, Nature and special experiences
Autumn, Summer
Lapland is the world’s largest contiguous area for picking organic berries and mushrooms.
Price from
95 €
3 hours
Rovaniemi activities – Ranua Zoo. Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Visit to Ranua Wildlife Park summer & autumn

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Nature and special experiences
Autumn, Summer
A wonderful day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park offers the opportunity to observe arctic animals in an environment as authentic for the animals as possible.
Price from
135 €
5 hours
Rovaniemi activities – Visit to Santa Claus. Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Private Meeting with Santa Claus

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Private tours, Santa Claus
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Visiting Santa Claus at the Arctic Circle is free of charge, but you might want to skip the busy queues and instead have Santa all to yourself and your family!
Price from
700 €
20 minutes
Visit to the Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma National Park, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Visit to the Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma National Park

Activities, Nature and special experiences
Winter
Korouoma is a natural reserve of hundreds of millions of years old bedrock, which hosts some spectacular waterfalls.
Price from
145 €
5 hours 30 minutes

Rovaniemi

Thrill of Snowmobiling for Adults Only

Activities, Snowmobiling
Winter
Are you a motorsport enthusiast already familiar with driving a motorbike, jet ski, quad or similar, and wish to add some fun into your holiday?
Price from
155 €
3 hours
Lappish Evening in the Wilderness with Dinner, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Lappish Experience in the Wilderness with Lunch or Dinner

Activities, Nature and special experiences
Autumn, Summer
During the experience spent in a lakeside cabin you’ll learn how to spend a time like a Finn
Price from
150 €
4 hours

Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari to the Wilderness with Lunch

Activities, Snowmobiling
Winter
Our half day tour takes you beyond the regular safari tracks as we ride our snowmobiles towards the north, focusing on long track driving and enjoying the ride. There are hundreds of kilometers of snowmobile tracks to choose from and your guide will plan the route based on your riding skills and weather conditions. On the way you’ll stop for a longer break for a tasty lunch in an indoor location.
Price from
195 €
5 hours
Wilderness Photography Expedition, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Arctic Woodlands Photography Tour

Activities, Nature and special experiences
Autumn, Summer
Explore Lapland's remote wilderness with ease. Travel by minivan to a nearby nature trail, easily accessible for photography and enjoying the beauty of nature. Stop to prepare snacks on an open fire and savor hot beverages while embracing the serene forest silence.
Price from
85 €
2 hours 30 minutes
Northern Lights Sleigh Ride, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Villi Pohjola / Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Northern Lights Sleigh Ride with Campfire Picnic

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Northern lights, Snowmobiling
Winter
This tour is suitable for the whole family, and also for those who do not wish to or cannot drive a snowmobile themselves.
Price from
105 €
3 hours
Northern Lights Hunting by Bus, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Northern Lights Hunting by Minibus

Activities, Northern lights
Winter
Back to basics - this tour is all about Aurora hunting!
Price from
125 €
3 hours
Full Day Snowmobile Safari with Lunch, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Full Day Snowmobile Safari with Lunch

Activities, Snowmobiling
Winter
Dreaming about an entire day spent feeling the thrill of speed, riding across the arctic lands and experiencing the best of pure Lapland wilderness? This full day safari is the perfect choice for you.
Price from
235 €
8 hours
Visit to Ranua Wildlife Park, Rovaniemi, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Visit to Ranua Wildlife Park Winter

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Nature and special experiences
Winter
A wonderful day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park offers the opportunity to observe arctic animals in an environment as authentic for the animals as possible.
Price from
135 €
5 hours

Snowmobiling tours

Easy Snowmobile Safari, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Villi Pohjola / Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Easy Snowmobile Safari

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Snowmobiling
Winter
Never driven a snowmobile, but keen to try it out? This short tour is perfect for you! You’ll get a taste of snowmobiling while we ride through the beautiful wintry landscape around the Arctic Circle.
Price from
95 €
1 hour
Snowmobile Safari in to the Arctic Circle Forest, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Villi Pohjola / Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari into the Arctic Circle Forest

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Snowmobiling
Winter
This snowmobile tour is made for anyone who would like to have a bit more than just a taste of it, but not commit to spending a whole day on a snowmobile.
Price from
119 €
2 hours
Family snowmobile safari, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Villi Pohjola / Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Family Snowmobile Safari

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Snowmobiling
Winter
For families with smaller children, this tour offers excitement and fun for both parents and the juniors.
Price from
155 €
3 hours
Snowmobile Safari to search for the Northern Lights, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari to Search for the Northern Lights

Activities, Northern lights, Snowmobiling
Winter
Experience the magic of arctic nature during the night time, following the trails away from the city lights with just the snowmobiles headlights and moon illuminating the way ahead!
Price from
159 €
3 hours
Snowmobile Safari with Ice Fishing Experience, Rovaniemi / Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Villi Pohjola / Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland.

Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari with Ice Fishing Experience – Groups Only

Activities, Fishing experiences, Nature and special experiences, Snowmobiling
Winter
Spend the afternoon the local way, combining two favorite leisure-time activities in Lapland: snowmobiling and a taste of ice fishing. Hop onto a snowmobile and drive through the wilderness to reach the perfect fishing spot on some of the many frozen lakes or rivers. Once there, you’ll get to drill the hole in the ice and start luring the fish! If you're lucky to catch one, you can cook it on the open fire. This tour is not recommended for very small children, as we are spending a long time on the ice outside.
Price from
170 €
3 hours
Snowmobile Safari to a Reindeer Farm and Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi & Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari to a Reindeer Farm and Santa Claus Village

Activities, Family-Friendly Tours, Reindeer, Santa Claus, Snowmobiling
Winter
The best family activity that keeps you excited the whole day and gives you a balance between a guided tour, good food and exploring Santa Claus Village on your own!
Price from
221 €
6 hours

Rovaniemi

Thrill of Snowmobiling for Adults Only

Activities, Snowmobiling
Winter
Are you a motorsport enthusiast already familiar with driving a motorbike, jet ski, quad or similar, and wish to add some fun into your holiday?
Price from
155 €
3 hours
Snowmobile Safari in to the Arctic Circle Forest, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Villi Pohjola / Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Panoramic Snowmobile Safari with Campfire Snack

Snowmobiling
Winter
Discover something more outside our usual snowmobile routes on this picturesque snowmobile safari!
Price from
164 €
4 hours

Rovaniemi

Snowmobile Safari to the Wilderness with Lunch

Activities, Snowmobiling
Winter
Our half day tour takes you beyond the regular safari tracks as we ride our snowmobiles towards the north, focusing on long track driving and enjoying the ride. There are hundreds of kilometers of snowmobile tracks to choose from and your guide will plan the route based on your riding skills and weather conditions. On the way you’ll stop for a longer break for a tasty lunch in an indoor location.
Price from
195 €
5 hours
Full Day Snowmobile Safari with Lunch, Rovaniemi, Arctic Circle Wilderness Resort, Wild Nordic Finland @wildnordicfinland

Rovaniemi

Full Day Snowmobile Safari with Lunch

Activities, Snowmobiling
Winter
Dreaming about an entire day spent feeling the thrill of speed, riding across the arctic lands and experiencing the best of pure Lapland wilderness? This full day safari is the perfect choice for you.
Price from
235 €
8 hours