Local Lifestyle
Get to know Finnish culture! Rovaniemi has unique local lifestyle and rich culture. Live as a local and work with your own hands with a local artists and get to know the local style of living. Rovaniemi appreciates its traditions that function as a base for various activities. Find all doings related to life in Rovaniemi and city’s culture below.
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Christmas is Coming! 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the excitement of the arriving Christmas and its activities in a traditional way only with your own family.
Family Activities in the Forest
Magical forest
Handcraft Workshop with Lappish Family from Rovaniemi
Gain insight into Finland’s customs and culture on this 3-hour private handcraft workshop with a…
Apukka Gold Rush
Ever heard of the Lappish gold rush? Now, relive the days when adventurers sought fortunes in the fells of Lapland. With just a pan and water, you can experience the thrill of finding gold! Tue, Thu & Sat at 13:30
Traditional Finnish Christmas Eve with Santa Claus and Sauna, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Eve with Sauna, Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
Riverboat Cruise, Rovaniemi
Feel the spirit of riverside and learn about the local history
Wellness from Finnish Nature, Rovaniemi
Get familiar with the Finns close relationship with nature that shows in the local way of life
Wilderness Kota Dinner, Rovaniemi
Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture
Berry Nice Day – Berry picking and juice making
Learn the basics of superfoods – blueberries and cloudberries are waiting to be picked up!
Picnic Hike – Day or Night
Guided trail walking tour with picnic.
Finnish Christmas with Santa Claus, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
Yoga Hike
Experience the healing power of nature by hiking and doing yoga in the nature.
Gold Rush, River Boat and Gold Panning Activity, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the excitement of treasure hunting and enjoy charm of the campfire and a traditional Finnish picnic.
Snow and ice adventure day, snow hotel visit with ice fishing and dinner
Snow and ice adventure day
A big trout ice fishing trip to the wilderness lake
A big trout ice fishing trip to the wilderness lake
Magic of the Forest and Log Sauna, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Feel the healing effects of the forest, herbs and log sauna with herbal bath for feet or treatment for hands. After the sauna we’ll serve you traditional Finnish dinner.
Magic of the Forest and Log Sauna Winter, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Feel the healing effects of the forest, herbs and log sauna of Fox Cottage with herbal bath for feet or treatment for hands. After the sauna we’ll serve you traditional Finnish dinner.
Kota Dinner at Ounasvaara Chalets, with transfers, Rovaniemi
Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture
Wilderness Survival Tour – Winter
Experience the wild Taiga forest and what the Lapland wilderness has the best to offer. On this tour, you will feel the peace of Arctic nature, hike through the snowy forest, and learn about your surroundings and some basic survival skills.
The Hidden Place of Santa
Experience the Christmas atmosphere with whole family!
Midnight Sun Experience, Rovaniemi
Tranquil cruising under the Midnight Sun
Reindeer & Wilderness Sauna (Private)
A unique private tour from Rovaniemi, which combines an authentic reindeer farm visit with a relaxing time at a lakeside sauna in the wilderness. For a complete local experience, other activities are possible at the sauna cabin : swimming, canoeing…
Sauna and Ice Swimming – Comfort Level
Experience traditional Sauna and ice swimming in Ounas River close to Rovaniemi centre!
Living off the Land
Learn about Finnish gathering culture and the way of living off the land!
Arctic Circle Crossing Ceremony
Fascinating ceremony at the Arctic Circle
Visiting package: Sauna, jacuzzi and dinner at Kota Restaurant (autumn)
Great chance of seeing the northern lights in the evening! Try also Finnish sauna with outdoor jacuzzi
Finnish Sauna and Swimming
Enjoy the Finnish tradition! Experience original private Finnish sauna with swimming. This trip is enjoyable in every possible weather!
Kota Dinner at Ounasvaara Chalets, without transfers, Rovaniemi
Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture
Finnish Legends & Tales Night Around The Fire
Enjoy a relaxing night around the fire in the Arctic forests, listening to legends and tales of Finland. This story-telling experience will offer you an opportunity to learn more about Finnish culture, traditions and local history.
Goods of the Forest – picking trip of the season’s berries or mushrooms, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience this unforgettable trip picking berries or mushrooms in a clean, Lappish forest, where you get to taste berries directly from the twig. And enjoy traditional Finnish campfire picnic with your family or friends.
Arctic Survival
Learn how to survive in a wild nature together with a guide on a day trip to the forest by learning different survival tasks. Suitable for a whole family!
Treasures of Nature – Picking Up Mushrooms or Berries
A highly recommended fun and tasty activity for families and individuals alike to search for…
Arctic Wilderness Hike
Explore the Arctic wilderness! Your outdoor guide will lead you on a hike and show you the beauty of Lapland nature. You will learn some basic survival skills, how to take advantage of your surroundings or how to make a fire.
Arctic Berry & Mushrooms Picking Hike
Let your experienced wilderness guide take you for a hiking trip to the best spots for mushrooms and berry picking, like blueberries or cloudberries, around Rovaniemi. Learn about Arctic nature and its treasures.
Memory from Lapland, Rovaniemi
Visit a local Lappish home and handicraft workshop and get to know the secrets of local food
Summer Night at the River, Rovaniemi
Cruising under the bright sky and traditional campfire dinner
Be a Gold Digger, Gold Panning Activity, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the excitement of treasure hunting and enjoy charm of the campfire and a traditional Finnish picnic.
Catamaran Cruise, Rovaniemi
Join us for an afternoon sightseeing cruise to Rovaniemi riverside and soak in to the tales of old times
The magical smoke sauna and a traditional Lapland dinner
Experience a magical smoke sauna and a traditional Lapland dinner
Cultural Experience in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Spend a memorable day in Rovaniemi and enjoy its diverse cultural athmosphere.
Apukka Snow and Fun
Huskies, reindeer, snow fun and mini snowmobiles for children! You can have it all! Apukka Snow and Fun is a great way for families to have a taste of the best experiences at the Arctic Circle! Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat at 10:00
Cultural e-Fatbike Tour around Rovaniemi & Santa Claus Village
Discover Rovaniemi cultural heritage on an electric biking trip around the city to the Santa Claus! This guided tour on electric fatbikes offers you the opportunity to learn about Rovaniemi while enjoying a gentle outdoor ride in summer / autumn!
Best of Rovaniemi – Guided city tour by car
Let us take you around to see the places where the locals like to take their friends and family, get to know your guide and local lifestyle.
Ice Fishing Trip
Drill ice holes, try ice fishing and enjoy beautiful landscapes on a lake ice!
Wilderness Survival Tour – Summer & Autumn
Experience the wild Taiga forest and what the Lapland wilderness has the best to offer. On this tour, you will feel the peace of Arctic nature, hike through the forests, and learn about your surroundings and some basic survival skills.
The Best of Lapland : Sauna, ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights*
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about traditional Finnish adventure? Northern lights hunting, Finnish sauna, or traditional Lappish dinner in a cozy wooden cottage away from the city buzz? Correct! On this tour you will get all of
Spend a night in Lapland’s nature like a reindeer herder
Spend your night under the starry sky in nature in an authentic wooden laavu hut, which provides protection from the Arctic elements.
E-Fatbike Tour from Rovaniemi
Enjoy a biking tour from Rovaniemi into the wild arctic forests! With your fatbike, you can ride without limits : the fat tires allow you to go on city roads, rocky terrains, sand and even snow! We offer different options for the guided tour and rental.
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Old Pine Husky
We are a small Italian family-run husky farm, we have around 40 dogs. We offer all winter activities, first of all, safari husky with our dogs, and others as well as snowshoes, sauna, jacuzzi, ice fishing, and snowmobile
Santa’s Pets
Visit the welcoming Santa’s Pets! Feed our kindly reindeer and meet fluffy alpacas, pony, goats, sheep, rabbits, donkeys and different birds.
Wild About Lapland
Wild about Lapland is the tour company in Rovaniemi that has one main aim, that is for you to learn about your surroundings. We offer a small, yet specific set of tours that are all chosen for there ability to take you away from the crowds, noise and speed of life.
Kotatieva Winter Leisure Park
Kotatieva Winter Leisure Park is packed with winter fun! We have a unique, almost 1000 meters long ice-skating track in the middle of a forest, and lots more. Welcome to enjoy an active outdoors day with your family and friends!
Wild Nordic Finland
Wild Nordic is the ultimate provider of thrilling snowmobile tours in Lapland.
Sunny Safari
Sunny Safari is a high quality, experienced and customized local safari activities provider. We always focus to organize enjoyable and memorable programs to customers.
Parpalandia
A paradise for lovers of the outdoors and wilderness, Parpalandia is located approximately 50 kilometres from Rovaniemi downtown in the heart of Lapland nature. At Parpalandia you can take a multiple different safaris and enjoy the nature.
Slow Tourism Lapland
Slow Tourism Lapland is a small, family-owned company specialising in nature tourism. We organise tours for small groups to the most beautiful places in Finland.
Bliss Adventure
Bliss Adventure is an Arctic adventure and outdoor agency. With us, you can learn and enjoy ice climbing, fatbiking, Aurora Borealis photography, wilderness skiing and Arctic survival skills.
Kotatuli Experience
Kotatuli Experience offers nature experiences and unforgettable moments with animals, nature, and community.
Reindeer Journey
Reindeer Journey is a small family company from Rovaniemi. Our adventures and experiences are based on authentic everyday life with free ranging reindeer and real-life reindeer herding.
Villa Koivikko
Villa Koivikko is a small local service provider that offers customers personalised experiences in Lapland.
Ranua Resort Safaris & activities
Ranua Resort Safaris & Activities is a Ranua based Safari House and program provider and it is located in the immediate vicinity of Ranua Wildlife Park.
Lapland Incoming
Established in 1995, Lapland Incoming is the Lapland expert with a proficiency within group travel and big demanding charter groups. We can guarantee that everything related to the trip is managed in a professional way with personalized and creative approach.
Husky & Yoga Nature
Warmly welcome to our family husky home and retreat at Husky & Yoga Nature! Here you can experience husky safaris – sled riding – so that you can drive yourself, skiing in the silent forest, husky hiking, canoeing and yoga.
Roiske – centre of summer activities
You are able to rent SUP-boards, kayaks, electric surfboards and rowing boats from Roiske. We also offer the first and only cable wakeboard track in Lapland.
LAURI
At LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier we invite you to visit our atelier and attend one of our handicraft master classes. In this place we value tradition, working only with your hands and enjoying the breath of old times.
Arctos Lapland
You are welcome to enjoy our traditional wood-heated sauna, relax in the hot tub, take a dip in the frozen lake and grill some snacks in a typical Lappish hut.
Lapland Safaris
Lapland Safaris are specialists in Lapland’s nature and the Lappish lifestyle. We draw inspiration from the local history and day-to-day ‘Lappishness’. The stories and legends relating to these form the basis of the programme packages offered to our customers.
Safartica
We provide our own nature activities such as snowmobile-, husky- and reindeer safaris, Northern Light tours, ice floating, snowshoeing and much more.
Nordic Adventures
Outdoor minded tours that specialize in nature, journeys and adventures that makes you and your kids dump digital devices to focus on the here and now.
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park is a Finnish family business, based in the Santa Claus Village, in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. We organize various snowmobile safari programs for individuals, families and groups.
Visitlo.com
Enjoy the freedom to travel whenever you want, no matter where you are. Visit exotic destinations from the comfort of your own home or even on-the-go.
Johka – Arctic Experiences
Enjoy arctic experiences in beautiful Lapland! We provide guided experiences and seasonal activities during every season of the year.
Rovaniemi Wellness Tours
Rovaniemi Wellness Tours provides memorable experiences focusing on holistic wellbeing.
NortsaV Tours
NortsaV Tours is experienced travel company located at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi – capital of Finnish Lapland. We offer attractive Winter and Summer tours in the land of the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun.
Nordic Odyssey
Nordic Odyssey is a new tour operator company based in Rovaniemi and specialised in providing memorable & unique experiences to travellers visiting Lapland. We offer high-quality guided services in English and in French, at the best price!
Ruka Safaris
We offer activities all year round, from snowmobiling to sauna yoga. We also organise private activities, which we adapt to the groups’ wishes.
Ranua Horseadventures
Ranua Horseadventures is a 2013 started family business, specialising in native Finnish breeds, such as Finnhorses etc.
Beyond Arctic
Beyond Arctic is the leading tour company in Rovaniemi area with a specialisation in photography. We create exclusive excursions in the heart of Lapland and take you to locations of staggering beauty.
Arctic Fishing
We want to offer to our customers the opportunity to enjoy fine fishing, nature moments and our warm service.
Santa Claus Secret Forest – Joulukka
Santa Claus Secret Forest is an exclusive destination where you can experience the magic of Christmas either privately or in small groups. Our weekly departures are available from November to January, and the private programs are organized by request all year round.
Arctic SnowHotel
Come and experience our fairytale-like snow buildings and ice sculptures, even if you do not intend to stay overnight.
Fishing Center Simojoen Lohiranta
Simojoen Lohiranta offers Guided salmon fishing trips and nature excursion as well as canoe and kayak rentals. Whether you are a beginner or you already are familiar with the secrets of fishing we have tours for you.
Apukka Resort
Apukka Resort, only a 15-minute drive from Rovaniemi city centre, combines unique, innovative experiences with traditions and true, unspoiled nature.
Hotel Metsähirvas – Forest Resort Activities
We do things in our own way, respecting the arctic nature, valuing highly Finnish traditions and forests.
Nordic Unique Travels
Nordic Unique Travels is a new tourism company located in the threshold of the Arctic: Rovaniemi. Each of our safaris have been handcrafted to maximize positive customer experiences and our catalog consists of over 65 daily tours.
Easy Travel
Easy Travel Ltd is a leading Finnish and Scandinavian DMC in the Nordic countries. We provide memorable travel experiences and VIP services including tours, safaris, transportation and accommodation for thousands of tourists visiting our beautiful Northern countries.
Lapland Welcome
Lapland Welcome is a pioneer company in Lapland, which has been providing nature holidays and activities in Finland for about 20 years. We are called Nature and Aurora Experts of Lapland, merged with the talented activity organizer.
Porovaara Hill
Porovaara Hill is private nature area of almost 100 hectares about 20 km south of the Rovaniemi city center.
Santa Claus Holiday Village
Santa Claus Holiday Village right on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland, offers everything you could want for your dream holiday: high-quality accommodation, a wide range of activities, fantastic food and drinks, shopping, the chance to meet Santa Claus and much more!
Happy Fox
Welcome to the Happy Fox family. We are small local family company situated at Rovaniemi. We provide year round nature activities.
Wild Blueberry
We offer simple and relaxing activities in our cabin at Norvajärvi. Such as Aurora spa, which includes sauna, hot tub, ice swimming and tasty local food at Lappish warm hut.
Hornwork Handicrafts A. Kangasniemi
Hornwork Handicrafts A. Kangasniemi offers visits to their handicraft workshop and Lappish home!
Vuosku Arctic Experiences
Vuosku Arctic Experiences is a local family business specializing in private group adventures.
Santa Claus Reindeer
Reindeer rides and experiences with Santa´s reindeer in Santa Claus Village all year round.
Lapland Deluxe
Welcome to Lapland Deluxe: an authentic 160 years old country estate by the naturally beautiful lake Vanttausjärvi less than an hour (55km) outside of Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.