Rovaniemi · WINTER ACTIVITIES
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Below are the 15 best winter activities around Rovaniemi right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is there for a reason.
Rent warm winter clothing in Rovaniemi with fast sizing, clean gear, and optional delivery so you travel lighter for Arctic days.
“Excellent suits - kept us toasty warm against -20oc conditions. Very easy to exchange sizes for one of our party. Pick up/drop off addition was well worth it! Great communication.”
Rovaniemi SnowHotel tour with guided ice rooms, Ice Bar, open-fire Kota dinner, and lakeside sledding, with transfers included.
“We really enjoy the tour in this gorgeous hotel and also we have a really delicious dinner, it was awesome to know the suites made by ice and to know more about the story of that hotel in Rovaniemi ❄️🤍”
3-hour Rovaniemi snowshoe tour through Lapland forests and frozen waters, with gear, pro guide, and Arctic fire-making snack.
“Great fun with a brilliant guide in Noah. A nice small group made for a friendly atmosphere throughout. The scenery was absolutely stunning.”
Experience Rovaniemi’s Arctic SnowHotel snow sauna, Finnish sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, sledding, and a 3-course dinner by fire with transfers.
“A new experience for the books. Worth every penny and the food was amazing!”
Explore Snowman World in Santa Claus Village and enjoy a 3-course dinner in Lapland’s snow restaurant with skip-the-line entry.
“Really cool experience! It was a 3 course meal and just as described. I had the elk and everything was very tasty. There is an ice disco bar in the restaurant as well. They served shots in shot glasses made of ice. The snow sculptures on the walls were very impressive! I had access to Snowman world and went on the large labyrinth slide. Bundle up because it's cold!”
Family-friendly 4-hour Rovaniemi snow tour with huskies, reindeer, snowshoeing, tobogganing, mini scooters, and a warm buffet lunch.
“It was brilliant. Enjoyed it. We had so much fun. Nothing to fault. Had enough time to do all the activities. Would do definitely do it again. Tempted to ride the mini snowmobile as an adult weighing less than 50 kg but it's only for children. Just some tips for those with dietary requitements- I hadn't asked specifically about marshmellow ingredients- I only checked re the buffet. I hadn't read up about the bus times so missed the 1545 hr bus back to town. The next one was in an hour's time. There is even a toilet facility to use halfway through the activities.”
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’s Ice Restaurant dinner with Arctic SnowHotel tour, snow sauna, Finnish sauna, outdoor jacuzzi, and sledding access, with transfers.
“I absolutely LOVED this experience, we enjoyed a lot. It was a perfect perfect birthday celebration experience for me”
Riisitunturi Snow Monsters winter hike from Rovaniemi with open-fire BBQ lunch, warm gear, and hot drinks. Small guided group.
“A must see if you are in lapland, such a stunning place! Gentle 5-6km walk with a bbq to warm up half way. Our guide was excellent, many thanks!”
Learn ice fishing, relax on the lake with ice floating suits, and warm up with a classic Lapland salmon BBQ in Finland.
“The guide and transport was great. The ice fishing with fake bait is more for fishing experience. Chances to catch a fish is low. The BBQ salmon & marshmallow was delicious. The ice-floating experience was great too. Worth a try. Though the water doesnt sip through, we could still feel abit coldness from the icy waters. Overall, it was a good experience.”
Ylläs snowmobile safari to the Arctic Snow Village: snow hotel rooms, ice sculptures, and a warm drink with snack in Lapland.
“Merci à Elie et Elena pour ce tour vraiment sympa. On a même vu un renne durant la promenade en moto-neige. Je recommande”
3-hour Rovaniemi snowshoe hike with hotel pickup, forest survival stories, and a campfire BBQ with berry tea included for $119.27.
“Our tour guides were a pair of great gyus, we had a blast on the hike, BBQ also very nice, tasty and cozy. Hike is not too long, good for anyone in any condition. Also the location was very beautiful.”
A family-friendly day pass in Rovaniemi with an ice slide, snow activities, included gear, reindeer time, and a free shuttle ride.
“An absolutely great place ,a real winter wonderland! You can do a lot of fun activities, everything is well organized and top quality, staff really nice and helpful, sauna is a MUST. NOT Disneylandy like Santa Claus village and really authentic!”
Snowshoe through Lapland with an English guide, learn Arctic wildlife facts, and warm up with a hot drink in the quiet woods.
“Very fun! Jakub was funny and made the experience so much more worth it. If you’re looking for some light to moderate activity this is it!”
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”
