Spring in Rovaniemi
Spring combines the change from winter wonderland to arctic summer. Early spring enables winter activities with sunny vibe until the nature fully starts changing the season into summer. As soon as the snow and ice is gone and the temperature rises, the summery activities are available providing different adventures at the Arctic Circle.
Snowy Spring
Snowy Spring
The amount of daylight starts increasing dramatically towards the end of February and the snowy landscapes bathe in the bright springtime sun until the snow starts melting away at the end of April. For many locals, this is the favourite time of year, and it shows: fells, forests and frozen waters are filled with people doing outdoor activities like skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and just generally walking about, enjoying themselves.
Spring – When The Ice Breaks And Nature Is Reborn
Spring – When The Ice Breaks And Nature Is Reborn
Solidly frozen for months, the ice on the rivers Ounasjoki and Kemijoki – at the confluence of which Rovaniemi is situated – starts to melt, break and glide downstream in floes in April-May. This time marks the annual rebirth in nature: flowers and plants show signs of life again after being buried under snow for months, reindeer start calving, and days get increasingly longer; summer is round the corner.
Information about the spring months
Northern Lights: Possible to appear until around mid April. It becomes more difficult as the evenings and nights get lighter and brighter.
Snow: Most likely snowy
Phenomenon: Increasing light
Average temperature: Between 5 to 10 degrees Celsius
Lenght of the day, average: 15 hours
Northern Lights: not visible
Snow: Snow melting in the beginning of the month
Phenomenon: Increasing light, nature is slowly waking up after winter
Average temperature: 10 to 20 degrees Celsius
Lenght of the day, average: 19 hours
Spring activities
2-Hour Snowmobile Safari
Join us on this unique 2-Hour Snowmobile Safari and feel the excitement of driving through the snowy forests in the Lappish wilderness.
Spend the night in nature like reindeer herders in Rovaniemi
Spend the night in nature of Lapland in a traditional reindeer herders’ wooden lean-to, laavu. Above, the sky is infinite, and you are surrounded by the silence of Porovaara and the reindeer pastures.
Snowmobile in the Arctic Nature
Join our snowmobile safari to feel the purity of the nature!
Arctic River Rafting
Feel your boat speeding down the river and get your heart pumping! Take part in arctic river rafting of a lifetime.
12 km mush a bit more, January-April
Husky tours at Korvala: 12 km sledding, including winter clothing, driving lesson, kennel tour, dog cuddles, photo ops, warm drinks & cookies. Max 9 participants. Starts at 11:00 on Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. Price: €155/adult & €80/child.
Rovaniemi photography tour
This photography tour will take you to key locations around Rovaniemi City to photograph some of its most iconic landmarks and nature.
Arctic Day – a Survival Workshop
Adventurous, full day of snowy action in the wilderness, enjoying the peacefulness of the arctic forest blanketed with snow. Hiking through the forest and building together a quinzee, the traditional snow accommodation, which is both fun and educating!
Northern Lights Tour Sleigh Ride
Explore Lapland’s beauty on a heated snowmobile sleigh ride to a remote forest. Enjoy a cozy teepee campfire with snacks, hot blueberry juice, and, if lucky, the Northern Lights.
Snowmobile Photography Trip to Hunt the Auroras
Northern Finland is full of marvelous places for watching the Northern Lights. The first rule is go away from the city lights. The clear and starry sky means you can see the brightest Auroras Borealis!
Private Korouoma Canyon Tour with picnic
Enjoy the nature sceneries of Korouoma canyon! Tour for Your group or family only, flexible timing.
8 km jaunt for joy, January-April
Husky tours at Korvala: 8 km sledding, including driving lesson, kennel tour, dog cuddles, photo ops, winter clothing, warm drinks & cookies. Max 9 participants. Starts at 12:30 & 13:30 on Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri. Price: €135/adult & €70/child.
Snowshoe trip to meet reindeer in Rovaniemi
Imagine dozens of reindeer – and you snowshoeing among them. That’s what you’ll experience on our On the Snow trip.
Private Northern Lights photography tour
On this private Northern Lights hunting tour we will take you to best locations to photograph the amazing Auroras.
Reindeer Safari Tour & 2.5 km Sled Ride (Reindeer Driving License)
Feel the rush of icy winds as you glide effortlessly across the pristine Lapland landscape on a traditional reindeer sled
Auroras by Atv
Come and experience the nature by driving an ATV.
Reindeer Farm Visit With Photos
A visit to a reindeer farm is a magical experience that is sure to leave you with lasting memories.
Authentic Lapland Experience: Private Sauna, 3-Course Dinner & Northern Lights at Korvala
Combine these Lapland essentials for the ultimate Arctic experience at Lapland’s oldest tourism business! Price: €145/person, min 2 people, max 6 people.
Hidden Trails of Kuoksa
Explore the peaceful trails of our Kuoksa wilderness park with a local guide who knows the area like the back of their hand.
Visit the Reindeer Sleigh School
If you love animals, this is the must have tour to you. Visit our Reindeer Sleigh school, meet our lovely students, and learn about animal friendly training methods usable also with other animal species.
Kid’s Ice Climbing Adventure in Pyhä Lapland
Now even the younger ones can join the ice climbing safely and playfully! Also suitable for an adventurous family.
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Autumn Colours
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Northern Lights
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Polar Night
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Snow And Ice
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Santa Claus
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