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.
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Photoshoot in Santa Claus Village
This winter, you have a chance to record your visit in Santa Claus Village by a professional photographer!
Autumn Husky experience with cart ride and photographer
This one-of-a-kind autumn tour combines one of the most popular activities in Rovaniemi with professional photography. You get to meet the huskies, try husky cart riding on wheels, and have the experience captured in memorable, professional photographs.
Goods of the Forest – picking trip of the season’s berries or mushrooms, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience this unforgettable trip picking berries or mushrooms in a clean, Lappish forest, where you get to taste berries directly from the twig. And enjoy traditional Finnish campfire picnic with your family or friends.
Arctic Wildlife Adventure Ranua Wildlife Park Trip
Arctic Wildlife adventure to Ranua
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.
Horse Carriage Ride under the Night Sky
Enjoy a crisp autumn night in a cozy carriage, wrapped warmly as Finland’s national Finnhorse carries you through the Arctic’s peaceful landscapes—a magical journey you won’t forget.
Private Guided Ranua Wildlife Park Tour from Rovaniemi with Lunch & Arctic Animal Encounters
Discover Lapland’s leading wildlife attraction on this 5-hour private guided tour from Rovaniemi.
Christmas is Coming! 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the excitement of the arriving Christmas and its activities in a traditional way only with your own family.
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