Rovaniemi · SNOW
A week here has room for four or five of these. The 7 snow days below justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the forecast.
You’ll snowshoe for about two hours through the forests near Apukka Resort with an English-speaking guide such as Jakub or Erwin. Expect a gentle 2.5-kilometer walk, Arctic nature facts, time off the marked path, and a hot drink in the snow.
“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!”
Set out from Rovaniemi with a wilderness photographer such as Joanne or Anni, using skin skis to reach quiet Arctic forests. This 3 to 4 hour trip includes transport, warm clothing, boots, hot drinks, snacks, campfire sausages, photography guidance, and edited photos afterward.
“Very nice Tourguide. Small group. Beautiful landscape. Great Experience. Really peaceful, down to earth and great fun.”
Learn traditional and skate cross-country skiing in Rovaniemi with guides such as Reetta, Lauri, Rita, Tuija, and Erik. Your three-hour outing includes equipment, instruction, snacks, hot drinks, snowy scenery, and hotel pickup. It suits beginners, families, and anyone curious about Finnish winter sports.
“The trio was fun and it was nice to see some more of Rovenami. The lesson part of it didn't really happen however and getting any real tuition had to be asked for. However, the guide tried so hard to make the day nice and a good experience for is. The arctic bbq for lunch was a wonderful experience too! Walking back up the slopes......a bit tricky as so slippy. Luckily the guide waxed our skis to help with this but then they had so much grip we couldn't really ski!”
Join Bliss Adventure at Camp Kitchen & Bar in Pyhätunturi for a 2.5-hour forest ski tour on wide, short Altai skis. Guide Tiina and her dog may lead you through snowy Pyhä-Luosto National Park while sharing Arctic nature, Lappish beliefs, and cold-weather tips.
“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.”
Leave Rovaniemi for a guided snowshoe walk through old forests and across frozen waterways. Guides such as Tyler, Ana, Lola, and Belencita teach snowshoe skills, wildlife tracking, and fire-making before serving sausages, snacks, coffee, or tea beside a teepee.
“It was a beautiful experience spending couple of hours in the forest with snowshoes and then drink an hot drink and eating a sausage, our guide was a Spanish girl very nice !”
Join local biologist Terhi and host Arto for a small-group snowshoe walk through ancient woods, lakes, and mires near Inari. Look for animal tracks and Arctic birds, then warm up in a kota with hot drinks and local snacks by an open fire.
“Exploring the ancient forest with Terhi is really an amazing experience! We’re admiring her knowledge of her own beloved land. Watching the birds, identifying plants and hearing all her stories of Lapland nature has never get us bored! 4 hours snowshoeing fast quickly! I wish we could do all day 😀 If you love nature and want something different and unique for your Lapland trip, you should join this experience!!”
Meet guide Kyle at a family cabin near Lake Norvajärvi for a 2.5-hour night ski through snowy forest, open swamps, and across the frozen lake. You’ll get skis and a headlamp, learn about Arctic life, then warm up by a fire. Pickup is available for an added fee.
“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!!”
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