Summer fishing trips in Rovaniemi
Catch arctic fishes under the magical midnight sun!
With its endless sunlight in summer, Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, offers many possibilities for unforgettable fishing experiences. The midnight sun shines around the clock giving the fisherpersons of all kinds enough time to enjoy arctic nature and its fresh waters. The city of Rovaniemi is divided by two big rivers, river Ounasjoki and river Kemijoki, and surrounded by a myriad of bright wilderness lakes. Let’s get the rods ready!
Professional fishing guide to maximise your experience
Local fishing guide professionals help you to get started or maximize your fishing experience by the arctic rivers and lakes around Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. The guides also take care of fishing permits. Try catching a pike or a rainbow trout with a traditional rod or a spinning rod with a lure and prepare a delicious meal by open fire afterwards! Depending on the type of a fishing trip, you’ll be fishing either from a boat or from the shore. One way or another, everything is taken care for you.
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Fishing for Fun
Come fishing with us and learn some new fishing tricks with the help of professional guide.
Fishing Trip by Boat
Participate in a nice fishing trip where you can fish local fishes at the best fishing places of the region!
Boat Fishing Tour
Experience a guided 2 hour fishing trolling tour on the rivers Kemijoki and Ounasjoki in Rovaniemi! Price is for group 1-5, not person.
Asking for Ahti’s Summer Treats
A unique fishing experience in Lapland’s beautiful river scenery in Rovaniemi.
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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.
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.
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.
Arctic GM Experiences
The Original Aurora Hunters™, we pride ourselves on our unrivaled expertise in capturing the mesmerizing dance of the Northern Lights.
Ask treasures from Ahti, the god of water
Fishing was the main livelihood in prehistoric Finland and it still is a lifestyle that upholds cultural traditions. In Finnish language the verb “ask” is still used as a synonym for fishing – we ask fishes from Ahti, the god and possessor of water in Finnish folklore and ancient religion. On a good day, Ahti gives us perches, pikes, arctic white fish pike-perch, or even burbots!
Where to rest after a fishing day in Rovaniemi, Lapland?
Yes, the midnight sun shines through nights and days in summer time, but a little rest between summer activities never hurt anybody. Nestled right in the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi indulge in the largest and most diverse selection of unforgettable stays.
- Experience true silence by sleeping in one of our wilderness cabins.
- Never let go of the magical midnight sun: spend a night in a glass igloo.
- Choose one of our luxury hotels and let we take care of everything for you.
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The Iconic Wikkelä Villa
The Wikkelä Villa is designed to be a place where you can truly experience a luxurious getaway.
AINOLA
Welcome to AINOLA, a high-quality accommodation in peaceful nature by a large and fishy lake Vanttausjärvi.
Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
In Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets, quality accommodation and the traditional Lappish menus of restaurant Thulia will guarantee you an enjoyable stay only 3 km from the center of Rovaniemi.
Ranua Resort – Arctic Igloos
Arctic Igloos are located on the peaceful shores of the lake Ranuanjärvi, far from city light pollution.
NortsaV Chalets on top of Ounasvaara
Modern, 2-bedroom chalets and open balcony are surrounded by the authentic Lappish nature and wilderness.
Ollero Eco Lodge
Ollero Eco Lodge is a family-owned environmentally friendly cottage retreat by the Ounasjoki river on the Arctic Circle – just outside the city lights of Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
Holiday Village Loma-Vietonen
Far from everything, closer than ever! Loma-Vietonen is a holiday village close to Rovaniemi.
Kotatuli Forest Lodge
We offer B&B accommodation for 1-7 people in the main building and a private cottage for 1-4 people in the courtyard, in the middle of the pine trees.
How about sustainable accommodation?
Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
On top of the hill Ounasvaara, Rovaniemi, in the middle of Lappish nature you’ll find Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara, an ideal hotel for a leisure or business traveler.
Santa Claus Holiday Village
From a classic rooms to families suites build in Lapish cottage style for sure you can find room which will suites your needs.
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
The Arctic TreeHouse hotel provides a unique blend of luxury comfort in the heart of Arctic nature, local Lappish traditions and modern Scandinavian design.
Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus
Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus is a high-quality hotel and it’s located in the center of Rovaniemi at the Lordi’s Square and along the promenade.
Book summer activities to deeply discover the arctic capital, Rovaniemi
Fresh arctic waters are essential to Rovaniemi locals in summer time. In addition to fishing, our rivers and lakes are places for refreshment and activities.
- Discover the river deltas and nature by canoeing or on a SUP-board.
- Experience arctic beach life at one of Rovaniemi’s beaches.
- Live like a local and enjoy sauna by the lake.
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Lapland Berry Day Experience (invisible)
Unique nature in Lapland prepares an amazing summer tour for you! In northern and eastern Finland you can find the largest quantities of berries.
Fishing Trip by Boat
Participate in a nice fishing trip where you can fish local fishes at the best fishing places of the region!
Floating Sauna and Swimming in the Ounasjoki River, 3 hours (Private Tour)
An invigorating private experience on a floating sauna and swimming!
Exploring Nature with e-Fatbike
Our electrically-assisted eFatbikes make exploring the natural beauty surrounding Apukka a breeze. Inhale the pure air of autumn and revel in the changing colors of the season.
Summer
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
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.
Midnight Sun experiences in Rovaniemi
Midnight Sun Activitites
Summer by the river in Rovaniemi
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