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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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
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Arctos Winter Spa – Day session (Private)
Spa experience against an Arctic backdrop. Includes wood-heated sauna, hot tub & ice-dipping. Price: 149€ per person
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Pony Riding 15 min + Visit
Pony riding in Santa Claus Village and visit in Santa’s Pets
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Private Korouoma Canyon Tour with picnic
Enjoy the nature sceneries of Korouoma canyon! Tour for Your group or family only, flexible timing.
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Trip to Arctic Circle, Santa Claus’ Village, Santa’s Reindeer and Elf’s Farm Yard
Must in Rovaniemi! During the trip we cross the magical Arctic Circle and visit Santa Claus’ Village where is Christmas all year round!
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Full day Lapland Tour, 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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Private Traditional Finnish Sauna Boat Scenic Lake Cruise
Cruise the lake in style on this unique Sauna Boat equipped with a wood-heated sauna. Enjoy the beautiful Arctic landscapes as you bathe in the lake beneath the midnight sun.
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Delightful Quad Bike Ride with Northern Lights
Experience the thrill of riding an ATV across the Lappish landscapes and hunt for the magical Northern Lights dancing above your head!
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Handcraft Workshop with Lappish Family from Rovaniemi
Gain insight into Finland’s customs and culture on this 3-hour private handcraft workshop with a…
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The Wilderness
Did you know that Rovaniemi is located in the middle of an impressive wilderness. We spot wild animals and birds in the forests and enjoy a delicious lunch!
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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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Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour
Experience the magic of Lapland and photograph the amazing Northern Lights!
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Night Snowmobile Safari
Imagine a snowy forest beneath a starry sky illuminated by the dazzling Northern Lights. Now, envision yourself on a snowmobile, experiencing the spectacle firsthand. Interested? Daily at 20:30
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Scenic Snowshoeing on the top of Pyhä Fell
Hop on the chairlift and enjoy the vast natural scenery from the top of the fell while taking your first steps in snowshoes, right next to Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Feel the peak and see the sights with the best views to fill up your Instagram!
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Vikakongas Hike Nature and Silence
Vikakongas Hike – Where Every Season Unveils a Spectacular Symphony of Colors and Landscapes
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Thrilling quad bike adventure (Small group)
A unique and intimate small group quad bike adventure in the Lapland’s beautiful forest scenery in Rovaniemi.
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Excursion to Ranua Wildlife Park, Rovaniemi
Experience the wild Arctic in Ranua Zoo and get familiar with the fauna of Finnish Lapland!
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Ranua Wildlife Park Guided Tour, with Lunch
Guided tour of Ranua Zoo – the northernmost zoo in the world. We will take you to see 50 different animal species, including the only polar bears in Finland.
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Delightful Quadbike Ride around the Arctic Circle
Join us if you want to drive an ATV (Quad Bike) from a lakeside and through the mystical Arctic forest!
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Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike
Embark on an unforgettable hiking expedition to the stunning Korouoma Waterfalls!
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Premium Ice Climbing in Pyhä Lapland
For enthusiasts, Bliss Adventure offers a tailored ice climbing experience in the Tajukangas ice fall
Explore holiday tips
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Midnight Sun experiences in Rovaniemi
Midnight Sun Activitites
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Summer by the river in Rovaniemi
Browse summer activities
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Unbelievable seasonal experiences in Rovaniemi
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A day in Rovaniemi city
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Alvar Aalto Architecture in Rovaniemi
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Finnish Sauna Culture
There are over 3 million saunas in Finland – that’s more than passenger cars. It’s safe to say we love our saunas! For an absolute Rovaniemi experience one must try sauna.
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Lapland’s food culture in Rovaniemi
Read more about Lappish treats
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Nature trails in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi area is a versatile playground for day hikers. Explore the rugged wilderness, climb a fell, and wander in the relaxing sounds of nature
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Reindeer, husky and other Arctic Animals
Examples of Activity products
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Rovaniemi cultural attractions
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Rovaniemi with kids
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Romantic holiday in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi at the Arctic Circle – the most magical romantic getaway
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Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle
Accommodation in Santa Claus Village Restaurants in Santa Claus Village Sights and attractions in Santa…
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Shopping in Rovaniemi
From small boutiques to shopping centres. Versatile products and services at the Arctic Circle and Rovaniemi City centre
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Sustainable Tips for visitors
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Sustainable Travel Finland companies
The local companies and Visit Rovaniemi are taking part in the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program
Fall in love with the Rovaniemi phenomena
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Autumn Colours
When bright arctic summer ends and nature is preparing for winter at the Arctic Circle, we are enchanted by the changing colors of the season. In Rovaniemi this amazing nature’s display is at its best in September when trees and ground is covered with spectacular colours. Get your cameras out and head to nature!
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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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Northern Lights
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Rovaniemi. Find out viewing spots, times and more here.
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Polar Night
Experience the Polar Night, celebration of mysterious lights on glittering snowdrifts.
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Snow And Ice
For many, Lapland is synonymous with snow. In Rovaniemi, there’s white stuff on the ground for approximately six months of the year. Find out more here!
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Santa Claus
There’s no place like Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, for genuine Christmas experiences. See here for some Rovaniemi Christmas magic.
Explore the Arctic Seasons
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Early winter
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Winter
Rovaniemi is the official hometown of Santa Claus and reallife winter wonderland located at the Arctic Circle in Lapland Finland.
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Christmas time in Rovaniemi
Explore Seasons in Rovaniemi
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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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Northern Lights Season
Seasons when Northern Lights appear Read more about Northern Lights in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland Explore…
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Autumn
There is something so magical in nights spent under the Auroras in Glass Cabins and Igloos or waking up from a unique accommodation to a first snowfall.