Rovaniemi · CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING TRAILS
20 reviewed
The good cross-country skiing trails fill up fast in a Rovaniemi winter, and the best fill up first. Here are the 15 standouts, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes.
4 hours of ski trekking in Lapland’s taiga—learn back-country technique, glide over deep snow, warm up by a bonfire, and see Arctic views.
“This was a cool activity, where we were skiing across frozen lake during a beautiful sunrise. We also had lappish BBQ and there was plenty of time to enjoy the skiing and roam around the lake. The location was breathtaking and the guide Amy was super nice, too.”
Rovaniemi cross-country skiing in a quiet Lapland forest with an English guide, classic technique, thermal gear and pickup near Santa Claus Village.
“Our guide today was Tünde. She is excellent and experienced in teaching beginner like me who ski for the first time. She also took good care of other professional skiers. She took some really nice photos and videos which made our trip so memorable! Highly recommended!”
Rovaniemi backcountry skin-ski trip with a photographer guide, small-group calm, campfire sausages, and edited photos sent after.
“What a wonderful day out is this excursion Joanne and anni were fantastic hosts I've never put ski's on in my life and it was wonderful also the sausages were lovely at the campfire”
Beginner cross-country skiing in Rovaniemi with gear, hotel pickup, warm snacks, and photo stops. Half-day or full-day options.
“Helaas slechte ervaring. Van de ca.3 uur vd trip zeker 20 min zitten wachten (reeds klaar met benodigd materiaal)voor vertrek en aan einde nog weer 50 min omdat er onvoldoende vervoer was. Nauwelijks 1 uur gelanglauft. Kleding onfris en deels nat. Geen aanspreekpunt ter plaatse. Nog erger is dat Viator niet serieus omgaat met klacht en afschuift.”
Backcountry ski trekking in Lapland with included gear, hotel transfers, and a cozy Finnish barbecue campfire snack in a small group.
“This was a fantastic experience, the guide was brilliant, the scenery was breathtaking and I would highly recommend it!”
Glide across thick Lapland snow on easy Altai forest skis in Pyhä-Luosto National Park. 2.5 hours with an English guide, no experience needed.
“Our guides were the best. They made the great experience even better by being fun, encouraging, and knowledgeable. I could tell they are passionate about nature and about the Lapland specifically. We learned a lot from their storytelling. We also learned some useful tips on how to deal with the cold weather.”
Night cross-country skiing near Lake Norvajärvi in a tiny group with headlamps, forest trails, and a warm-fire shelter plus a Northern Lights chance.
“Kyle was a consummate professional from start to finish. He checked the forecast and offered to change me to a daytime tour since Northern Lights were unlikely (though I kept the nighttime tour). He picked me up and dropped me off at my accommodations and ensured I was aware ahead of time of any gear I needed to have (and what gear he would have). He was personable, accommodating and very patient (my first time trying cross-country skiing!). The scenery was incredible, and Kyle went out of his way to include certain touches to make the tour unique and ensure that I enjoyed myself. Definitely recommend!!”
Guided cross-country skiing in Rovaniemi’s Ounasvaara forest with included gear, technique coaching, and a local cheese tasting.
“Reading this, you must consider that we were two intermediate level cross skiing individuals so we picked this organized activity instead of getting on our own to a cross country ski resort. The description lead us to believe that we would be in a natural offsite area were we would see the true out of beaten path nature. Based on the price that we paid, this activity was far from what we expected. First, the two of us were grouped with 6 other absolute beginners. We ended up doing back and forth in an absolutely flat bottom open air part of a resort with nothing close to wilderness. Our guide…”
Small-group ski trek from Rovaniemi: learn the basics, glide through snowy forests and lakes, then warm up in a kota with snacks.
“What a brilliant experience, our tour guide was so helpful and friendly. The experience took us skiing through the wild and the views were beautiful. The food our guide provided on the barbecue was brilliant. This was the best activity we did on our holiday and would recommend it to everyone. So much more personal than any other experience provided by the bigger tour companies.”
Guided wilderness skiing in Pyhä-Luosto National Park: beginner-friendly glide on Altai skis, hot berry drinks, stories, 2.5 hours.
“We had a fantastic time on our wilderniss skiing trip! The weather conditions were perfect for the activity and we could watch the sunset on our break. We'd highly recommend doing this. It's definitely beginner-friendly. We had the pleasure of being the only ones on the tour. Mikko was very friendly and explained a lot about the nature and culture.”
Rovaniemi slalom and alpine skiing in Lapland with patient English coaching, all levels welcome, gear and ski pass included.
“Our ski guide is very friendly and helpful. we had a great day.Thanks again highly recommend 👌”
Traditional cross-country skiing in Kemi, Finland with English guide Marko, boot fitting included, plus possible sea-ice route and local stories.
“If you're looking for an authentic and unforgettable cross-country skiing experience in the heart of Finland, look no further than Kemi – and especially Marko as your guide.”
Full-day alpine skiing from Rovaniemi with hotel pickup, included equipment, lift pass, and lunch. English guide and Arctic views.
“A group of 9 of us did the Levi ski day and we had a great time! We were able to choose between skiing or snowboarding, and our guides Oskar and Nicole were amazing! So helpful and patient. I would highly recommend this! :)”
Glide through Perunkajärvi’s night woods on extra-small-group ski trek, warm up at a kota fire, and hunt for northern lights.
“The trip is wonderful, all thanks to our guide Giacomo. He’s accommodating and super supportive. We only skied half-way to the cottage and went back since we’re anxious being in the forest at night. Even so, he’s happy to go back. We even go northern lights hunting afterwards since there’s still time in the tour. Even though it wasn’t as planned, the trip is amazing.”
Small-group cross-country skiing in Rovaniemi with a guide, provided skis and winter overalls, and local snow-track practice.
“Roman was our guide and he made everything so easy and fun. Great experience. Would definitely do it again.”
