Enjoy the Magic of Foliage in Rovaniemi
Foliage means the colorful Autumn that follows Summer. Natures amazing display of different shades of red, orange, yellow and brown offer extremely beautiful landscapes for enjoying the season. Usually the brightest colors start appearing from mid September, however the exact time of the best colours in nature is impossible to tell beforehand. Have a calming walk at some of Rovaniemi’s nature trails, go canoeing or discover nature by horseback riding. Find tips for ultimate foliage experience below.
Nature walks: Koivusaari, Arctic Circle Hiking Area or Pyhä-Luosto
Nature walks: Koivusaari, Arctic Circle Hiking Area or Pyhä-Luosto
Foliage, “ruska” in Finnish, is famous hiking and activity season in Lapland. Bright-colored foliage you can find for example from:
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- Koivusaari. Located only a few kilometers from Rovaniemi city centre, Koivusaari in the river Ounasjoki has a beautiful, easy nature trail that is also a cultural landscape rich in flora and fauna.
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- Arctic Circle Hiking area. Located app. 20 km from Rovaniemi city centre. Arctic Circle Hiking area is the first official hiking area in Lapland and has trails for long and short hikes.
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- Pyhä-Luosto National Park is Rovaniemi’s closest national park. It is located app. 1,5 hours drive away from the city and has trails of many levels and lengths.
Foliage From Every Directions: King’s lean-to
Foliage From Every Directions: King’s lean-to
Rovaniemi has a hilly landscape but one of the hills has a view that you might have seen already in photos or videos: King’s lean-to. King’s lean-to is located app. 8 km from Rovaniemi city centre on the top of Santavaara hill. The lean-to is a great daytrip destination and offers magnificent views over River Ounasjoki – Especially during foliage.
Explore Foliage in a Different Way: Horseback Riding
Explore Foliage in a Different Way: Horseback Riding
Climb to a top of a hill with a horse and let the horses lead you to the foliage-colored sceneries over Rovaniemi! There are many horseback riding tours available. Some of the riding tours are with Finnhorses that are the national horse breed of Finland.
Foliage from the waters of Rovaniemi
Foliage from the waters of Rovaniemi
The Arctic rivers and delta areas change from green to red, orange and yellow when foliage arrives in September. Book some of our canoeing, kayaking or SUP-tours and discover autumn’s freshness from the waters. The local, experienced guides in Rovaniemi will show you the true beauty of foliage.
Book your Autumn Fun in Rovaniemi, Lapland
Be a Gold Digger, Gold Panning Activity, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the excitement of treasure hunting and enjoy charm of the campfire and a traditional Finnish picnic.
Riding Tour with Finnhorses at Santa Claus Village
Fun with Finnhorses
Horseback Ride in Finnish Forest from Rovaniemi
Trail riding in breathtaking arctic hillscapes. This experience is especially suitable for nature lovers who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, and experience Lapland’s nature and the current season together with horses.
Horse ride to the hill
A relaxed 2-hour horse riding tour in Lapland’s forests and hills. Suitable for beginners and experienced riders. Small groups, calm pace, and authentic Finnhorses.
Private Traditional Finnish Three Course Dinner, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the traditional Finnish home made dinner in cosy private Fox Cottage without other guests.
Traditional Finnish Sauna Experience
Relax in our private, wood-heated lakeside sauna in Kuoksa Wilderness Park. Enjoy Finnish sauna traditions with birch whisks, refreshing lake dips, and water activities.
Meet Santa Claus and His Friends
Experience Christmas magic in summer and autumn! Join Santa, his reindeer, and merry elves for a festive tour—perfect for families looking for a joyful, early holiday adventure.
Husky Farm Visit
Want to learn about huskies? Join a guided tour of our modern kennel and see sled dogs’ daily life up close, with lots of petting and cuteness!
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