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
Private Unlimited Northern Lights Guarantee Tour with Photographer & Unlimited Mileage/Time – Private Tour
Join Rovaniemi’s Original Aurora Hunters—20 generations since 1600s. Guaranteed Northern Lights, fully private tour with your own guide & photographer, premium 2025 luxury 4×4 van, unlimited mileage, professional photos & 24/7 Aurora tracking!
Rovaniemi: Autumn Husky Safari – Drive Your Own Husky Team (5-8 km), Small Group & Bbq
Drive your own husky team through Lapland’s golden autumn forests and vivid landscapes — from our authentic family farm, far from tourist crowds. Small groups only, 5–8 km safari, brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans, hot drinks & seasonal barbecue
Discover Arctic Wildlife – Ranua Summer Tour
Day Trip to Ranua Wildlife Park – Including Transfer & Entrance Tickets
Summer Biking Experience with E-bikes, Rovaniemi
Hop on a bike and see Rovaniemi City, Ounasvaara hillside and the beautiful riverside
Northern Lights Photography Tour (Full Refund) + Deep Sky Telescope Experience
Chase the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi with a photographer
Insider Santa’s Secret Home – Private
Experience the magic of Christmas with an exclusive, private visit to Santa’s Secret Home
Polarman’s camp Live ®, Rovaniemi
Spend an Arctic evening at Polarman’s Camp Live near Rovaniemi, with a warm Aurora Dome, Northern Lights stories, outdoor firepit and clear views towards the northern sky.
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.
