Summer fishing trips in Rovaniemi
Catch arctic fishes under the magical midnight sun!
With its endless sunlight in summer, Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, offers many possibilities for unforgettable fishing experiences. The midnight sun shines around the clock giving the fisherpersons of all kinds enough time to enjoy arctic nature and its fresh waters. The city of Rovaniemi is divided by two big rivers, river Ounasjoki and river Kemijoki, and surrounded by a myriad of bright wilderness lakes. Let’s get the rods ready!
Professional fishing guide to maximise your experience
Local fishing guide professionals help you to get started or maximize your fishing experience by the arctic rivers and lakes around Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. The guides also take care of fishing permits. Try catching a pike or a rainbow trout with a traditional rod or a spinning rod with a lure and prepare a delicious meal by open fire afterwards! Depending on the type of a fishing trip, you’ll be fishing either from a boat or from the shore. One way or another, everything is taken care for you.
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Wellness from Finnish Nature, Rovaniemi
Get familiar with the Finns close relationship with nature that shows in the local way of life
Taste of Lapland
One of the best summer activities in Lapland shows you awesome hidden places of untouched wild nature.
Fishing Experience at Kuoksa Private Lake
Spend a Day Fishing in the Heart of Lapland
Ice Fishing at Private Kuoksa lake
Ice Fishing at a picturesque location away from the cityscape. Your guide will dress you warmly head to toe and prepare all the necessary ice fishing equipment, while teaching and showing you the way.
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Lapland Safaris
Lapland Safaris are specialists in Lapland’s nature and the Lappish lifestyle. We draw inspiration from the local history and day-to-day ‘Lappishness’. The stories and legends relating to these form the basis of the programme packages offered to our customers.
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park
Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park is a Finnish family business, based in the Santa Claus Village, in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. We organize various snowmobile safari programs for individuals, families and groups.
Nordic Adventures
Outdoor minded tours that specialize in nature, journeys and adventures that makes you and your kids dump digital devices to focus on the here and now.
Polar Lights Tours
Polar Lights Tours is a family-owned program service company operating in Levi and Posio, Finnish Lapland.
Ask treasures from Ahti, the god of water
Fishing was the main livelihood in prehistoric Finland and it still is a lifestyle that upholds cultural traditions. In Finnish language the verb “ask” is still used as a synonym for fishing – we ask fishes from Ahti, the god and possessor of water in Finnish folklore and ancient religion. On a good day, Ahti gives us perches, pikes, arctic white fish pike-perch, or even burbots!
Where to rest after a fishing day in Rovaniemi, Lapland?
Yes, the midnight sun shines through nights and days in summer time, but a little rest between summer activities never hurt anybody. Nestled right in the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi indulge in the largest and most diverse selection of unforgettable stays.
- Experience true silence by sleeping in one of our wilderness cabins.
- Never let go of the magical midnight sun: spend a night in a glass igloo.
- Choose one of our luxury hotels and let we take care of everything for you.
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Aurora Hill Resort
Our family-owned retreat offers handcrafted cabins with stunning views, cozy comforts, and some of the best chances to see the Northern Lights
Ranua Resort – Arctic Igloos
Arctic Igloos are located on the peaceful shores of the lake Ranuanjärvi, far from city light pollution.
Wilderness Hotel Nellim
This family owned hotel is located in Nellim village in Northern Lapland. Hotel offers comfort accommodation and excellent services with great outdoor adventures.
Halo Igloos Resort Rovaniemi – Aurora Borealis Hotel
Halo Igloos invites you to experience Lapland in its purest form. Far from the glow of city lights yet only minutes from the Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village, our brand-new resort offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and connection to nature.
Holiday Village Loma-Vietonen
Far from everything, closer than ever! Loma-Vietonen is a holiday village close to Rovaniemi.
Napapiirin Saarituvat Cottages
Napapiirin Saarituvat is situated along the beautiful river Kemijoki, 7 km from Rovaniemi. We offer self-catering accommodation in cosy and tiny red cottages.
Villa Ainola
Welcome to AINOLA, a high-quality accommodation in peaceful nature by a large and fishy lake Vanttausjärvi.
Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte
The Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte is standing grandly on a hilltop in one of the snowiest areas of Finland next to a peaceful national park.
How about sustainable accommodation?
Santasport Sporthotel
Spacious Sporthotel rooms, wide variety of wellbeing services and amazing nature of Ounasvaara – more than just a regular night at hotel!
Nova Skyland Hotel
Nestled in the serene nature of Lapland, Nova Skyland hotel offers a unique experience in high-quality lodgings with friendly and attentive service.
Lapland Hotels Bear’s Lodge
Lapland Hotels Bear’s Lodge in Rovaniemi is a magnificent wilderness hotel. This hotel will make a splendid setting for a relaxing holiday, a productive meeting or a special occasion.
Santasport Apartment Hotel
Have a nice stay at Santasport Apartment Hotel! All our rooms have a cosy interior with good amenities for your stay!
Book summer activities to deeply discover the arctic capital, Rovaniemi
Fresh arctic waters are essential to Rovaniemi locals in summer time. In addition to fishing, our rivers and lakes are places for refreshment and activities.
- Discover the river deltas and nature by canoeing or on a SUP-board.
- Experience arctic beach life at one of Rovaniemi’s beaches.
- Live like a local and enjoy sauna by the lake.
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Visit to a Local Reindeer Farm Spring & Autumn (May & Sept – Nov), Rovaniemi
Discover the magic of the Arctic with an unforgettable Reindeer Farm Visit!
Bus to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi
Bus to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi
Visit to a Local Reindeer Farm Summer (June-August), Rovaniemi
Discover the magic of the Arctic with an unforgettable Reindeer Farm Visit!
Forest Walk with a Husky, Rovaniemi
Take the huskies for an afternoon walk and get friends with the furry sled dogs
Midnight Sun
The Midnight Sun, the nightless night or polar day – can be seen only here in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle or above. From early June until early July, and nights are white throughout the summer. See more here.
Midnight Sun Experiences in Rovaniemi
Midnight Sun Activitites
Summer by the River in Rovaniemi
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