Local Lifestyle
Get to know Finnish culture! Rovaniemi has unique local lifestyle and rich culture. Live as a local and work with your own hands with a local artists and get to know the local style of living. Rovaniemi appreciates its traditions that function as a base for various activities. Find all doings related to life in Rovaniemi and city’s culture below.
Vuosku Arctic Experiences
Vuosku Arctic Experiences is a local family business specializing in private group adventures.
Apukka Snow and Fun
Looking for a family-friendly daytime adventure? Enjoy meeting huskies and reindeer, riding mini snowmobiles, and more! This fun-filled tour also includes a delicious lunch to keep everyone energized.
Apukka Gold Rush
Discover the Lappish gold rush! Step back in time and try your luck panning for gold in the fells of Lapland. With just a pan and water, experience the excitement of this historic adventure firsthand.
Traditional Finnish Christmas Eve with Santa Claus and Sauna, 4 hours (Private Tour)
Experience a traditional Finnish Christmas Eve with Sauna, Christmas Dinner and meet Santa Claus in private.
Sauna and Ice Swimming – Comfort ticket
Experience traditional Sauna and ice swimming in Ounas River close to Rovaniemi centre!
Ruka Safaris
We offer activities all year round, from snowmobiling to sauna yoga. We also organise private activities, which we adapt to the groups’ wishes.
Kotatuli Experience
Kotatuli Experience offers nature experiences and unforgettable moments with animals, nature, and community.
Spend the night in nature like reindeer herders in Rovaniemi
Spend the night in nature of Lapland in a traditional reindeer herders' wooden lean-to, laavu. Above, the sky is infinite, and you are surrounded by the silence of Porovaara and the reindeer pastures.
Porovaara Reindeer Hill
Porovaara Reindeer Hill is private nature area of almost 100 hectares about 20 km south of the Rovaniemi city center.
Electric Fatbike Tour from Rovaniemi
Enjoy a biking tour from Rovaniemi into the wild arctic forests! With your fatbike, you can ride without limits : the fat tires allow you to go on city roads, rocky terrains, sand and even snow! We offer different options for the guided tour and rental.
Cultural e-Fatbike Tour around Rovaniemi & Santa Claus Village
Discover Rovaniemi cultural heritage on an electric biking trip around the city to the Santa Claus! This guided tour on electric fatbikes offers you the opportunity to learn about Rovaniemi while enjoying a gentle outdoor ride in summer / autumn!
Reindeer & Wilderness Sauna (Private)
A unique private tour from Rovaniemi, which combines an authentic reindeer farm visit with a relaxing time at a lakeside sauna in the wilderness. For a complete local experience, other activities are possible at the sauna cabin : swimming, canoeing...
Riverboat Cruise, Rovaniemi
Feel the spirit of the riverside and learn about the local history
Summer Night at the River, Rovaniemi
Cruising under the bright sky with a traditional campfire dinner
Catamaran Cruise to Kotisaari Island, Rovaniemi
Join us for an afternoon sightseeing cruise to Rovaniemi riverside and soak in to the tales of old times
Ice Fishing Trip
Drill ice holes, try ice fishing and enjoy beautiful landscapes on a lake ice!
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.
Visiting package: Sauna, jacuzzi and dinner at Kota Restaurant (autumn)
Great chance of seeing the northern lights in the evening! Try also Finnish sauna, relax in outdoor jacuzzi and have a 3 course dinner by the fire at the Kota restaurant
Lapland Deluxe
Welcome to Lapland Deluxe: an authentic 160 years old country estate by the naturally beautiful lake Vanttausjärvi less than an hour (55km) outside of Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.
Arctos Lapland
You are welcome to enjoy our traditional wood-heated sauna, relax in the hot tub, take a dip in the frozen lake and grill some snacks in a typical Lappish hut.
Treasures of Nature – Picking Up Mushrooms or Berries
A highly recommended fun and tasty activity for families and individuals alike to search for the Lapland’s nature treasures. Your...
Crossing the Arctic Circle Ceremony – Year-Round Atmospheric Experience
Fascinating Ceremony at the Arctic Circle
Johka – Arctic Experiences
Enjoy arctic experiences in beautiful Lapland! We provide guided experiences and seasonal activities during every season of the year.
Roiske – centre of summer activities
You are able to rent SUP-boards, kayaks, electric surfboards and rowing boats from Roiske. We also offer the first and only cable wakeboard track in Lapland.