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Autumn in Rovaniemi
Ruska is the Finnish word for Autumn leaf colour. Natures amazing display is at its best usually in mid-September or at the end of September. This phenomenon is triggered by the dropping temperatures as the nature begins to prepare for winter. Trees get different leaf colours from sparkling yellow to warm oranges and fiery red, even with splashes of purple.
Some summer activities continue until autumn and some early winter activities start at the autumn months, so it is a wonderful time to experience a lot in between the seasons. Versatile services guarantee a lovely holiday.
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Harvesting season
Harvesting season
August and September in Rovaniemi are defined by harvesting nature’s crops, namely berries and mushrooms. Locals flock to forests in search of cloudberries, bilberries, lingonberries, boletuses and russula / brittlegill. For visitors, guidance on what and where to pick is available. Typical temperature is 10°C to 20°C.
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Northern Lights season
Northern Lights season
Northern Lights are visible starting from late August, so you can combine autumn trip with unforgettable Auroras. Northern Lights season continues from end of summer to early spring in Lapland, Finland. Seeing the dancing lights in the sky is a dream come true experience!
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Autumn activities
Autumn activities
Ruska time is one of the best hiking and activities season in Lapland, the nature is booming of colours of fire, it is cooler to hike and the scent is earthy and soft, you can truly breathe nature in and let it fill your all senses. Ruska is also one of the photographic seasons in Lapland. Being one of the best periods for landscape photographers, Rovaniemi might surprise you with easy access to Autumn Colour nature just outside the city centre. There are plenty of routes close to the rivers and scenery spots to marvel the fiery landscapes.
Information about the autumn months
Northern Lights: Possible to appear
Snow: No snow
Phenomenon: Autumn foliage
Average temperature: Between 5 to 15 degrees Celsius
Lenght of the day, average: 13 hours
Northern Lights: Possible to appear
Snow: Possible to appear
Phenomenon: Northern lights
Average temperature: Between October: 0 to 10 degrees Celsius
Lenght of the day, average: 9 hours
Northern Lights: Possible to appear
Snow: Possible to appear
Phenomenon: Northern lights
Average temperature: Between -10 to 5 degrees Celsius
Lenght of the day, average: In the beginning of the month around 7 hours, at the end of the month around 5 hours.
If there is no snow yet in November, the available activities are same as in autumn months.
Autumn activities
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Arctos Summer & Autumn Spa – Day session (Private)
Includes the private use of the wood-heated sauna, hot tub and swimming in the Arctic lake. Price: 129€ per person
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Greet Santa’s Reindeer On Summer Holidays
Meet Santa’s reindeer on their summer holidays on the beautiful Rovaniemi countryside.
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Atv Experience
Come and experience the nature by driving an ATV.
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Arctic Berry & Mushrooms Picking Hike
Let your experienced wilderness guide take you for a hiking trip to the best spots for mushrooms and berry picking, like blueberries or cloudberries, around Rovaniemi. Learn about Arctic nature and its treasures.
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Rovaniemi City & Santa Claus Village Tour
Rovaniemi city tour with most popular sightseeings and guided Santa Claus Village tour
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Luxury Log Sauna and Finnish Dinner Summer, 3 hours (Private Tour)
Experience the gentle heat of a log sauna and its invigorating health effects only with your own family or friends. After the sauna we’ll serve traditional Finnish home made dinner.
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Catamaran Cruise, Rovaniemi
Join us for an afternoon sightseeing cruise to Rovaniemi riverside and soak in to the tales of old times
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The magnificent mystery (Autumn)
Pure amazing experience in the beautiful Lappish scenery in Rovaniemi. Chasing the Northern Lights in the Lappish wilderness.
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Thrilling quad bike adventure (Small group)
A unique and intimate small group quad bike adventure in the Lapland’s beautiful forest scenery in Rovaniemi.
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Apukka Snow and Fun
Huskies, reindeer, snow fun and mini snowmobiles for children! You can have it all! Apukka Snow and Fun is a great way for families to have a taste of the best experiences at the Arctic Circle! Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat at 10:00
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Private Visit Experience with Reindeer & Alpaca Walking
Walking with reindeer and alpacas and meeting every animals 2h – Privately!
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Hiking tour to Vaattunkiköngäs
Explore the stunning Vaattunkiköngäs hiking area, 25 km from Rovaniemi, where you’ll discover beautiful rapids, unique birds and plants, and old forests.
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Ranua Zoo Tour with buffet lunch option
Ranua Zoo tour with buffet lunch option. Meet many animals and birds that can be found in the arctic region.
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Hiking with Alpacas 1 hour (private)
Hiking with alpacas in the forest at Santa Claus Village and visit in Santa’s Pets
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Hiking with Reindeer 1 hour (private)
Hiking with reindeer in the forest at Santa Claus Village and visit in Santa’s Pets.
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Lapland Reindeer and Husky Safari from Rovaniemi
Reindeer & Husky fun in one day
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Horse riding over the hills 4 hour (advanced only)
Experience the unforgettable adventure – a true Lapland journey for nature-loving equestrians. Prepare, ride, and conquer the stunning fells in a matter of hours. For experienced riders only.
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Santa Village and the arctic circle
Let’s go to the most memorable and extraordinary place in Finnish Lapland. To the magical town of Santa Claus to meet the real Santa
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Reflections of the Northern Lights
Capture the best moment of your once-in-a-lifetime experience when seeing the Northern Lights.
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A Walk with Husky, Rovaniemi
Take the huskies for an afternoon walk and get friends with the furry sled dogs
Explore holiday tips
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Unbelievable seasonal experiences in Rovaniemi
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A day in Rovaniemi city
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Alvar Aalto Architecture in Rovaniemi
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Finnish Sauna Culture
There are over 3 million saunas in Finland – that’s more than passenger cars. It’s safe to say we love our saunas! For an absolute Rovaniemi experience one must try sauna.
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Lapland’s food culture in Rovaniemi
Read more about Lappish treats
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Nature trails in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi area is a versatile playground for day hikers. Explore the rugged wilderness, climb a fell, and wander in the relaxing sounds of nature
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Reindeer, husky and other Arctic Animals
Examples of Activity products
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Rovaniemi cultural attractions
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Rovaniemi with kids
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Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle
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Shopping in Rovaniemi
From small boutiques to shopping centres. Versatile products and services at the Arctic Circle and Rovaniemi City centre
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Sustainable Tips for visitors
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Sustainable Travel Finland companies
The local companies and Visit Rovaniemi are taking part in the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) program
Fall in love with the Rovaniemi phenomena
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Autumn Colours
When bright arctic summer ends and nature is preparing for winter at the Arctic Circle, we are enchanted by the changing colors of the season. In Rovaniemi this amazing nature’s display is at its best in September when trees and ground is covered with spectacular colours. Get your cameras out and head to nature!
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Midnight Sun
The Midnight Sun, the nightless night or polar day – can be seen only here in Rovaniemi on the Arctic Circle or above. From early June until early July, and nights are white throughout the summer. See more here.
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Northern Lights
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Rovaniemi. Find out viewing spots, times and more here.
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Polar Night
Experience the Polar Night, celebration of mysterious lights on glittering snowdrifts.
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Snow And Ice
For many, Lapland is synonymous with snow. In Rovaniemi, there’s white stuff on the ground for approximately six months of the year. Find out more here!
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Santa Claus
There’s no place like Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus, for genuine Christmas experiences. See here for some Rovaniemi Christmas magic.
Explore the Arctic Seasons
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Early winter
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Winter
Rovaniemi is the official hometown of Santa Claus and reallife winter wonderland located at the Arctic Circle in Lapland Finland.
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Christmas time in Rovaniemi
Explore Seasons in Rovaniemi
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Spring
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
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Summer
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
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Northern Lights Season
Seasons when Northern Lights appear Read more about Northern Lights in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland Explore…