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Adventure begins in Arctic Rovaniemi Summer
Are you the type of traveler, who is not just looking for relaxation and pampering – but wants to get active, go outdoors, and explore nature? To feel the adrenaline and excitement, like the locals? Keep reading: we wrote the best tips to get the most out of your adventure in Rovaniemi.
1. Roll into the wilderness with RollOutdoors
On RollOutdoors’ guided tours starting from August you can easily get to the middle of the Arctic nature and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere made by Mother Nature herself. Would you like to reach the best views around Rovaniemi and get a unique cycling experience of a lifetime? Take a ride on electric-assisted wide tire bikes to the top of Ounasvaara and follow your guide through the magical trails. Special e-fatbikes make even uphill riding fun and easy!
2. Float in the Arctic Waters
Feel the floating sensation when stepping into a fresh water lake in Lapland, fully covered in a special rescue suit! The arctic waters remain cold also during hottest of the summer months but suited up from head to toe we stay warm and dry. Enjoy the silence of wilderness lake and its pure nature!
3. Get to know the Life of the Huskies
Visit Bearhill Husky Kennel to meet the alaskan huskies and be awed by their amazing abilities. A guided tour to the modern kennel facilities gives you a fascinating view into the daily life of huskies and their mushers. The dogs will be excited to give you short ride with a cart to show how they prepare for winter. After the ride you will have the chance to walk with husky puppies and adult dogs. The huskies love attention and you will get a chance to interact with them during a walk in a private forest area.
4. Get active at the Ounasvaara Outdoor Resort
Want to explore the outdoors, yet within a reasonable distance from the city center? Ounasvaara is the perfect venue! On the area there is a lot of trails that are well suited for downhill mountain biking, hiking and even for trail running. As the ski resort is located on the northern slopes of Ounasvaara, the trails bathe on the light of midnight sun through the summer nights. Ounasvaara provides also a the perfect, instagrammable location for photographers!
5. Hunt for the Midnight Sun
The Midnight Sun is a natural phenomenon that takes place on and above the Arctic Circle in the summer months. On the Arctic Circle, where Rovaniemi lies, the sun officially stays above the horizon for a full 24 hours on summer solstice, 21st or 22nd June. The Midnight Sun can be seen in Rovaniemi from early June until early July, and nights are white throughout the summer.
6. Try your luck with Fishing
Finland is a great destination for a fishing vacation – and Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, is a great place for active fishing holiday! There are tours suitable for extremely experienced fishermen and for those who has no previous experience and who want easily accessible activity. For better or worse, catching a pike, salmon, grayling, or perch with your own hands gives a smile on your face.
7. Do some Water Sports on the Arctic Rivers
Situated along the crossing rivers of Ounasjoki and Kemijoki, Rovaniemi is an excellent place for all kinds of water-based activities. In summer, you don’t have to worry about darkness and to be honest, nights are maybe the most epic times to be in the water. Book a guided canoe trip, rent a traditional boat, or a SUP-board and paddle your way into silent deltas.
8. Raise your Adrenalines with Motorsports
Put the pedal to the metal and challenge your friends for a race! How well you master an all-terrain vehicle?
9. Feel the Arctic adventure flow in to your own bedroom – by choosing a unique accommodation with a view
Sometimes choosing a unique accommodation, where you can be one with the nature, can be an adventure itself. Located in the middle of the wilderness and away from the city lights, you will be able to admire the minight sun from your own cabin, and maybe to spot some animals behind your window, too!
Hi! I’m Anne
I work as a Media Coordinator in Visit Rovaniemi team. My job is to design Lapland Rovaniemi visiting programs for Celebrities and Media. No matter if you are looking for the most instagrammable views or the coolest places to stay, or the cutest huskies to cuddle, I´ll know where to find them! Get ready to experience Rovaniemi like a celebrity with my tips!
