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
Wild Berry Hunt
Step into our private forests and experience the peaceful beauty of nature while foraging for seasonal berries like blueberries, lingonberries, or cloudberries.
Aurora Dinner at Private Happy Fox Farm, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Private traditional Finnish Dinner inside the luxurious Fox Cottage and have the opportunity to see the Auroras in the midst of the forest.
Highlights of Rovaniemi Day Tour
Adventure through the Arctic! Check out the view from the peak of the local fell. Encounter Santa´s favourite animals. Meet Santa Claus in his village and get your Arctic adventurer certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle.
Electric Fat Biking at a Reindeer Farm in Rovaniemi
Explore a Reindeer Farm on an Electric Fat Bike in Rovaniemi! Ride through private trails and immerse yourself in the stunning Arctic wilderness.
The Aurora Trail (Family friendly)
The magic of a nocturnal forest can only be highlighted by a blaze of Auroras.
Guaranteed Ultimate Aurora Hunt (Guaranteed or Refund)
Join the most successful & recommended Aurora chasing Tour in the region for an unforgettable journey under the mesmerising Northern Lights!
Fishing Experience at Kuoksa Private Lake
Spend a Day Fishing in the Heart of Lapland
Kota Dinner at Ounasvaara Chalets, with transfers, Rovaniemi
Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lappish food and culture
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Autumn Highlights in Rovaniemi, Lapland
Nature trails in Rovaniemi
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Public transportation
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