Rovaniemi · ROVANIEMI HORSE SLEIGH AND FINNHORSE RIDES
The Finnhorse is the country breed, thick-coated and calm, and it pulls a sleigh better than it does anything else. These 6 run from Santa Claus Village, priced by distance, with the night rides listed separately.
Ride a gentle Finnish Finnhorse for about 30 minutes through forest trails near Santa Claus Village. No experience is needed, and guides lead nervous riders by hand. Finish in a kota hut with a hot drink, gingerbread, and marshmallows by the fire.
“Very nice team, the horses were extremely well behaved and the group was small. We walked through the snowy forest and it was like a fairytale. Recommended”
Ride a native Finnhorse for 30 minutes through the forest near Santa Claus Village, then gather by a fire for warm juice, snacks, and Lapland stories. Guides such as Marie, Ela, and Katherine have been praised for their friendly help. Expect a small group of no more than five people.
“Pour moi, le rapport qualité prix n’y est pas. Cela ne vaut pas son prix pour 20-25 minutes de balade à cheval, et un petit café autour d’un feu.. Le prix correct serait de moitié prix selon moi, et à ce prix là ça serait acceptable. Peut-être ajouter brossage des chevaux, nourrissage … quelque chose de plus complet. Néanmoins, le personnel est adorable, et les filles sont très gentilles.”
Meet the Finnhorses at Aurora Horses near Santa Claus Village, learn the basics, and follow a gentle forest trail at the pace of the least experienced rider. Afterward, warm up with a drink, cookies, and campfire time. The ride lasts about an hour and suits riders age 7 and older.
“A past enjoy the landscape on horseback, the girls who take it very patient with the boys and do great. Repeat.Auto-translated”
At Aurora Horses Napapiiri, a small group follows an English- or Finnish-speaking guide into Santa’s Secret Forest by traditional Finnhorse sleigh. Enjoy a quiet 3 km ride, warm blankets, horse time, and hot drinks with marshmallows by the fire. Maria has guided some evening departures.
“Super moment, un ciel très clair, on a pu voir la forêt dans la nuit étoilée, c’était superbe. Et le petit snack après autour d’un petit barbecue était une adorable surprise ma fille et nous avons adoré”
Ride a horse-drawn sleigh through Apukka Resort’s snowy forest trails, wrapped in winter clothing and blankets. An English-speaking guide shares Northern Lights legends and facts about Finn Horses before hot drinks and grilled sausages by a bonfire. Aurora sightings are possible but never guaranteed.
“Wonderful! I don't speak English very well, but I was able to understand most of the tour. It was really enjoyable, listening to the stories and learning about Finnish culture and Finnish horses. We didn't get to see the aurora, just a very faint one. There was a lot of snow. I loved the experience.”
Ride sturdy, barefoot Irish Cob horses along forest paths 20 km from Rovaniemi. This three-hour small-group outing suits most riding levels, with room for six, pickup offered, and guides such as Jaime and Alberto sharing local facts over hot drinks by the fire.
“Booked for 930am horse ride and got a 130pm slot, which we are fine. Do note that booking is non refunable. Received email for confirmation on the night before the day of activity. Had a fun ride in the forest during winter on the horse ride. the group is small. there is Read more”
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