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
Horse riding over the hills 4 hour (Advanced Only)
Horseback riding adventure in Lapland for experienced riders. Varied terrain, beautiful views, and a real connection with the horse.
Ranua Wildlife Park Photo Tour
Join a guided Ranua Wildlife Photography Tour and receive professional photos capturing the animals in stunning detail.
Private Island Horse Experience
Discover Lapland’s river archipelago on horseback with a guided ride across a private island. Includes a scenic boat transfer, local refreshments by the fire, and a peaceful island experience.
Pure Amazing Husky Experience on Wheels (Small-Group)
A unique and intimate small group husky experience in Lapland’s beautiful forest scenery in Rovaniemi.
Aurora Quest by Minibus
Hunt for the breathtaking Aurora Borealis by minibus under the enchanting Arctic skies.
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.
Arctic Circle Hiking Area Tour in Rovaniemi
Enjoy a guided 4 km hike through the stunning nature of Lapland in the Arctic Circle Hiking Area, located in the picturesque countryside of Rovaniemi. This area offers a taste of Lapland’s wilderness in a compact and accessible setting.
Aurora Pass : Unlimited Northern Lights Hunting Pass
We know nature is unpredictable so we offer you 3 or 5-day pass to increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Our guides will show you where can you see the northern lights from and help you with capturing them on camera.
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