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How to celebrate midsummer in Rovaniemi?
Sauna, friends and good food combined with the midnight sun make the Finnish midsummer.
A celebration of summer solstice, midsummer, is traditionally celebrated with friends and family somewhere outside the city. Midsummer is Finland’s main national holiday at late June. It is viewed as the official start of warm weather. Stay in a cozy summer cottage and enjoy the Midsummer eve under the midnight sun in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland!
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Time for love, spells and weddings
Midsummer is historically know as popular time for weddings, and many people cast fertility spells. Midnight Sun mythology is huge part of Finnish folklore. One popular story involves a maiden who puts seven flowers under her pillow on midsummer night, resulting in her future fiancé appearing in her dreams. In addition to collecting flowers, there are many activities taking place under the midnight sun.
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Traditional Midsummer activities in Rovaniemi
Rowing a boat at night time when the midnight sun shines is an iconic thing to do in summertime Lapland. Rovaniemi has two big rivers and a myriad of lakes – you’ll find options for canoeing trips and for rowing a boat, and more. Fishing experiences of many kinds are available for those wanting to try one’s luck with Ahti, the god of waters in Finland. Add open-fire barbeque to that and your Finnish Midsummer is set!
Midsummer activities!
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Canoeing under the Midnight Sun
Paddle on the peaceful waters of Lapland and enjoy the beauty of the Midnight Sun! This guided activity will offer you a unique summer Arctic experience that you will long remember!
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Midnight Sun Special
World class phenomenon on Lappish mountain! A trip providing excellent opportunities for taking unique photographs of Lapland’s nature bathing in the magical glow of the Midnight sun.
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Stand up paddle surf adventure
A new way to explore lapland wilderness by the river or lake! Combine sport and balance with silence and nature
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Arctic River Rafting
Feel your boat speeding down the river and get your heart pumping! Take part in arctic river rafting of a lifetime.
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Riverboat Cruise to a Reindeer Farm, Rovaniemi
Get inspired by Arctic lifestyle on a riverboat cruise and meet the reindeer on a farm visit
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Summer Day Floating – Rovaniemi
Floating in the middle of an arctic lake on a summer day glazing the sky.
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Kayaking Adventure in Rovaniemi
Unforgettable kayaking adventure in Rovaniemi
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Combo Tour: Boating and Trekking
A perfect excursion for the nature traveler! This tour combines the scenery both from the lake and from the forests, as we take a boatride to enjoy some trekking in the heart of nature. Tue, Thu & Sat at 13:30.
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Riisitunturi National Park Nightless Night Trip
Riisitunturi National Park Nightless Night Trip
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Fishing Trip by Boat
Participate in a nice fishing trip where you can fish local fishes at the best fishing places of the region!
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Boat Leisure Tour
Leisure boat tour for 1-5 persons on the rivers Kemijoki and Ounasjoki in Rovaniemi! Price is for group 1-5 in hour, not person.
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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.
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Summer cottages are inseparable of Midsummer
More than a half million cottages in Finland prove how much Finns love spending time in their cottages. For your midsummer celebration, Rovaniemi has larger cottages suitable for enjoying the midsummer with a group of people, or cottages located in holiday villages nearby services. Wilderness cabins in remote locations offer direct access to arctic nature. Most of the cottages have saunas – of course!
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Relaxing Midsummer sauna experience
During Midsummer celebration, Finns love their saunas even more than normally. There are many places and different ways to experience sauna in summer in Rovaniemi. Step on a sauna ferry that takes you to river deltas while you relax in sauna, go to public sauna and swim in Kemijoki, or just enjoy sauna in your cottage’s privacy.
Sauna, swimming & wellbeing!
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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.
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Private Traditional Lakeside Sauna with Midnight Sun
For your authentic Finnish experience, sit back in the lakeside private traditional Finnish sauna with the mild steam warming you up.
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Traditional Lappish Evening in the Wilderness with Dinner
Experience the traditional Lappish firewood sauna next to a cozy cottage and take a dip in the private Arctic lake! Blow off some steam and enjoy a peaceful night in the authentic Finnish sauna. End the night with a tasty dinner cooked over an open fire.
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Arctos Winter Spa for 2 persons – Evening session (Private)
Spa experience in a magical setting, just for the two of you. Includes wood-heated sauna, hot tub and ice-dipping. Total price: 499€
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The Ultimate Lappish Adventure, with Lunch and Dinner
The reason we love full day tours is that we get a chance to show you the best of the best in just one day! We won’t overburden your schedule, we will just make sure that you see the best Rovaniemi has to offer.
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Arctos Winter Spa for 2 persons – Day session (Private)
Idyllic spa experience in a winter wonderland setting, just for the two of you. Includes wood-heated sauna, hot tub and ice-dipping. Total price: 399€
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Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Summer, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the gentle heat of a log sauna and its invigorating health effects only with your own family or friends. After the sauna we’ll serve traditional Finnish home made dinner.
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Wilderness Sauna Experience in Winter (Private)
Enjoy a relaxing moment in a wilderness sauna located on the sides of a lake in remote forests. An ice hole in the frozen lake can be open so you may enjoy a dip in the cold waters between two sauna sessions!
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Summer
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
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Midnight Sun
The Midnight Sun, the nightless night or polar day – can be seen only here in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle or above. From early June until early July, and nights are white throughout the summer. See more here.
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Midnight Sun experiences in Rovaniemi
Midnight Sun Activitites
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Summer by the river in Rovaniemi
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