Spring in Rovaniemi
Spring combines the change from winter wonderland to arctic summer. Early spring enables winter activities with sunny vibe until the nature fully starts changing the season into summer. As soon as the snow and ice is gone and the temperature rises, the summery activities are available providing different adventures at the Arctic Circle.
Snowy Spring
Snowy Spring
The amount of daylight starts increasing dramatically towards the end of February and the snowy landscapes bathe in the bright springtime sun until the snow starts melting away at the end of April. For many locals, this is the favourite time of year, and it shows: fells, forests and frozen waters are filled with people doing outdoor activities like skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and just generally walking about, enjoying themselves.
Spring – When The Ice Breaks And Nature Is Reborn
Spring – When The Ice Breaks And Nature Is Reborn
Solidly frozen for months, the ice on the rivers Ounasjoki and Kemijoki – at the confluence of which Rovaniemi is situated – starts to melt, break and glide downstream in floes in April-May. This time marks the annual rebirth in nature: flowers and plants show signs of life again after being buried under snow for months, reindeer start calving, and days get increasingly longer; summer is round the corner.
Information about the spring months
Northern Lights: Possible to appear until around mid April. It becomes more difficult as the evenings and nights get lighter and brighter.
Snow: Most likely snowy
Phenomenon: Increasing light
Average temperature: Between 5 to 10 degrees Celsius
Lenght of the day, average: 15 hours
Northern Lights: not visible
Snow: Snow melting in the beginning of the month
Phenomenon: Increasing light, nature is slowly waking up after winter
Average temperature: 10 to 20 degrees Celsius
Lenght of the day, average: 19 hours
Spring activities
Fishing Experience at Kuoksa Private Lake
Spend a Day Fishing in the Heart of Lapland
Private Rovaniemi city & Santa Claus Village Tour
Get to know Rovaniemi city and meet Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village on family-friendly private tour.
Excursion to Ranua Wildlife Park, Rovaniemi
Experience the wild Arctic in Ranua Zoo and get familiar with the fauna of Finnish Lapland!
Snowy Forest Reindeer Ride in Rovaniemi
Glide through the snowy forests on a magical reindeer sleigh ride. Meet and hand-feed the reindeer, and warm up by a cozy campfire with delicious snacks.
Local Reindeer farm visit with 2 km sleigh ride
On this tour you will visit authentic reindeer farm outside of Rovaniemi and enjoy unforgettable sleigh ride through the snowy forests.
Pure Atv Adventure (Small-Group)
A unique and intimate small group quad bike adventure in Lapland’s beautiful forest scenery in Rovaniemi.
Husky Safari 5 km With Hot Drink, Self Driving, in Small or Private Group
Husky Safari 5 km Self-Driving With a Hot Drink in Small Group, into the Wild!
Fatbike Winter Adventure
Do you want to ride a bike, enjoy a relaxed pace and explore and photograph local landmarks?
Unlimited Northern Lights Guarantee Tour with Photographer & Unlimited Mileage/Time – Small Group
Join Rovaniemi’s Original Aurora Hunters—20 generations since 1600s. Guaranteed Northern Lights, expert‑led small‑group tour, brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans, unlimited mileage, professional photos & 24/7 Aurora tracking!
Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike
Korouoma is a Finnish national park known in winter for its frozen waterfalls, and where ice climbers can be found.
Family Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling is perfect for family fun! Adults drive the snowmobiles while kids enjoy a sled ride. Later, children get to have their own adventure on mini snowmobiles for even more excitement.
Ranua Wildlife Zoo Park Visit & Auttiköngäs Visit
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the Ranua Zoo in Lapland’s winter wonderland.
Arctic Wildlife Adventure: Ranua Zoo Tour
An adventurous day trip to Ranua Wildlife Park. Ranua Wildlife Park is located about one hour drive from Rovaniemi.
Arctic Snowmobile Tour on Private Trails
Join our snowmobile safari to feel the purity of the nature!
Snowshoe trip to meet reindeer in Rovaniemi
Imagine dozens of reindeer – and you snowshoeing among them.
Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour
The Best and Original Northern Lights hunting & photography tour in Rovaniemi with over 10 years of experience!
Ice Fishing with Snowmobiles
Going to the ice fishing with snowmobiles is a refreshing way to spend the winter day like a local. Enjoy local snacks and warm drinks by the campfire.
Ranua Wildlife Park Tour
in the Wildlife Park you can see a polar bear, as well as 50 different other arctic animal species living in the middle of the Northern woods.
Delightful Quadbike Ride around the Arctic Circle & Bbq
Join us if you want to drive an ATV (Quad Bike) from a lakeside and through the mystical Arctic forest!
The Frozen Waterfalls of Kourouoma
Explore the Frozen Waterfalls of Kourouoma on an Enchanting 5km Hike from Rovaniemi
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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!
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.
Northern Lights
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Rovaniemi. Find out viewing spots, times and more here.
Polar Night
Experience the Polar Night, celebration of mysterious lights on glittering snowdrifts.
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!
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
Early winter
Winter
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Summer
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Northern Lights Season
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Autumn
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