Summer fishing trips in Rovaniemi
Catch arctic fishes under the magical midnight sun!
With its endless sunlight in summer, Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, offers many possibilities for unforgettable fishing experiences. The midnight sun shines around the clock giving the fisherpersons of all kinds enough time to enjoy arctic nature and its fresh waters. The city of Rovaniemi is divided by two big rivers, river Ounasjoki and river Kemijoki, and surrounded by a myriad of bright wilderness lakes. Let’s get the rods ready!
Professional fishing guide to maximise your experience
Local fishing guide professionals help you to get started or maximize your fishing experience by the arctic rivers and lakes around Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. The guides also take care of fishing permits. Try catching a pike or a rainbow trout with a traditional rod or a spinning rod with a lure and prepare a delicious meal by open fire afterwards! Depending on the type of a fishing trip, you’ll be fishing either from a boat or from the shore. One way or another, everything is taken care for you.
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Apukka Fishing Tour
Apukka Resort is surrounded by lakes teeming with pike and perch, making it the perfect destination for both seasoned anglers and beginners. Join our guided fishing trip to experience some of the best fishing Lapland has to offer.
Rovaniemi: Summer & Autumn Fishing Tour in Arctic Nature & Barbeque – Small Group
Enjoy fishing in Lapland’s pristine rivers and lakes through summer and autumn. Small groups only, brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans, all fishing gear, expert guide, and BBQ included
Lapland Nature Experience: Berry Picking, Fishing & Photography
Experience the authentic nature of Lapland on a relaxed outdoor tour combining berry picking, fishing, and photography.
Ice Fishing at Private Kuoksa lake
Ice Fishing at a picturesque location away from the cityscape. Your guide will dress you warmly head to toe and prepare all the necessary ice fishing equipment, while teaching and showing you the way.
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Polar Lights Tours
Polar Lights Tours is a family-owned program service company operating in Levi and Posio, Finnish Lapland.
Pure Lapland
Pure Lapland is a local family business from Rovaniemi, offering travelers activities and adventures year-round.
Safartica
We provide our own nature activities such as snowmobile-, husky- and reindeer safaris, Northern Light tours, ice floating, snowshoeing and much more.
Nordic Adventures
Outdoor minded tours that specialize in nature, journeys and adventures that makes you and your kids dump digital devices to focus on the here and now.
Ask treasures from Ahti, the god of water
Fishing was the main livelihood in prehistoric Finland and it still is a lifestyle that upholds cultural traditions. In Finnish language the verb “ask” is still used as a synonym for fishing – we ask fishes from Ahti, the god and possessor of water in Finnish folklore and ancient religion. On a good day, Ahti gives us perches, pikes, arctic white fish pike-perch, or even burbots!
Where to rest after a fishing day in Rovaniemi, Lapland?
Yes, the midnight sun shines through nights and days in summer time, but a little rest between summer activities never hurt anybody. Nestled right in the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi indulge in the largest and most diverse selection of unforgettable stays.
- Experience true silence by sleeping in one of our wilderness cabins.
- Never let go of the magical midnight sun: spend a night in a glass igloo.
- Choose one of our luxury hotels and let we take care of everything for you.
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Lapland Heritage Villa
Welcome to experience authentic Lapland charm in this breathtaking log villa built in 1890.
Johka – Arctic Villas
Stay in our cosy arctic villas and enjoy wonderful Lappish athmosphere!
Halo Igloos Resort Rovaniemi – Aurora Borealis Hotel
Halo Igloos invites you to experience Lapland in its purest form. Far from the glow of city lights yet only minutes from the Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village, our brand-new resort offers the perfect balance of privacy, comfort, and connection to nature.
Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte
The Arctic Hilltop Boutique Hotel Iso-Syöte is standing grandly on a hilltop in one of the snowiest areas of Finland next to a peaceful national park.
Ranua Resort – Holiday Villas
Make the most of the Wildlife Park and the services of Ranua and book your accommodation at the Holiday Village. Well equipped villas are located in the immediate vicinity of the Wildlife Park and its services.
Octola Private Wilderness
Octola is the most exclusive five star luxury accommodation in Lapland, Finland and Arctic region with its own private wilderness and wildlife.
Lapland Hotels Bear’s Lodge
Lapland Hotels Bear’s Lodge in Rovaniemi is a magnificent wilderness hotel. This hotel will make a splendid setting for a relaxing holiday, a productive meeting or a special occasion.
Otava Lodge
Otava Lodge is a private resort located in Rovaniemi, on the Arctic Circle. The Lodge is ideally situated and it’s only a 15 minute drive from the Rovaniemi airport.
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Santa’s Luxury Boutique Villa / Apartments
Modern design and exclusive comfort in the heart of Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi, right next to the Santa Claus Office, yet in a quiet spot.
Villa Veskaranta Sky Views Villas
The two-story apartments on the shore of the lake Iso-Veskajärvi are filled with a warm atmosphere.
Holiday Village Loma-Vietonen
Far from everything, closer than ever! Loma-Vietonen is a holiday village close to Rovaniemi.
Wald Villas – Private Log Cabins in Nature, Aavasaksa Lapland
Our atmospheric and cozy log cabins (Villa Huhta, Villa Siimes and Villa Outa) offer you a perfect setting for a relaxing vacation and enjoying nature!
Book summer activities to deeply discover the arctic capital, Rovaniemi
Fresh arctic waters are essential to Rovaniemi locals in summer time. In addition to fishing, our rivers and lakes are places for refreshment and activities.
- Discover the river deltas and nature by canoeing or on a SUP-board.
- Experience arctic beach life at one of Rovaniemi’s beaches.
- Live like a local and enjoy sauna by the lake.
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Kennel Visit
A guided husky kennel tour with plenty of time to interact and pet the dogs.
Summer escape – Private island Lunch & Sauna experience
Island lunch, sauna & Arctic river views in Rovaniemi
Traditional Finnish Sauna Experience
Relax in our private, wood-heated lakeside sauna in Kuoksa Wilderness Park. Enjoy Finnish sauna traditions with birch whisks, refreshing lake dips, and water activities.
Kayaking Adventure
Paddle through the serene waters of river and Lake Alajärvi, a secluded Arctic gem just 60 km from Rovaniemi, experience Lapland’s unspoiled wilderness.
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.
Midnight Sun experiences in Rovaniemi
Midnight Sun Activitites
Summer by the river in Rovaniemi
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