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Enjoying a sauna is a personal thing, you should always listen to your body and do as you feel best!

Ice-fishing

The Finnish salmon soup (lohikeitto, in Finnish) is the perfect soup. It is like a diamond of Finnish cuisine. The salmon soup is deliciously creamy and easy to prepare.

Lapland is a real treasury of rivers and streams. During this unique trip you will be fishing from a canoe or an arctic beach. All of this happens in a small group setting, so we can provide you with the attention you deserve. Come fish with us!

Are you looking for a Lapland experience where the whole family can enjoy themselves? We take you to a fantastic place in the heart of nature and have some unique activities planned – no age limit!

Are you excited about Finnish pedagogy, learning and the unique wilderness of Lapland? In a small group setting we’ll show you how to combine outdoor activities with knowledge, facts and the pedagogy system you’ve probably already heard lots about.

Are you looking for a unique hiking and berry picking experience in Lapland? Finncredible takes you in a small group to remote places and guides you on how to make yourself comfortable in the wilderness. Let’s take a walk together!

Experience the excitement of treasure hunting and enjoy charm of the campfire and a traditional Finnish picnic.

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.

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!

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…

Feel the spirit of riverside and learn about the local history

Cruising under the bright sky and traditional campfire dinner

Tranquil cruising under the Midnight Sun

Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture

Join us for an afternoon sightseeing cruise to Rovaniemi riverside and soak in to the tales of old times

Try Finnish sauna and very unique & humid sauna made snow (!) and get to visit Arctic SnowHotel where everything is made of snow and ice

Enjoy the Finnish tradition! Experience original private Finnish sauna with swimming. This trip is enjoyable in every possible weather!

Drill ice holes, try ice fishing and enjoy beautiful landscapes on a lake ice!

Experience the traditional Finnish home made dinner in cosy private Fox Cottage without other guests.

Experience the excitement of treasure hunting and enjoy charm of the campfire and a traditional Finnish picnic.

Great chance of seeing the northern lights in the evening! Try also Finnish sauna with outdoor jacuzzi

Experience Lappish nature with brunch in Santamus

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.

Enjoy the 3-course dinner in Santamus with Gold Panning Experience

Spend an activity packed vacation in Rovaniemi and try all the wonderful activities we offer! 

Experience Lappish nature with dinner in Santamus

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.  

Spend an amazing winter day and ice skate in the forest!

Spend a memorable day in Rovaniemi and enjoy its diverse cultural athmosphere.

Finncredible designs nature experiences that enrich and inspire.

Want to step out of your comfort zone? No problem, in a small group setting we’ll safely guide you to beyond of what you thought you were capable of doing. Come with us and exceed your limits in this unique survival experience!

Want to step out of your comfort zone? No problem, in a small group setting we’ll safely guide you to beyond of what you thought you were capable of doing. Come with us and exceed your limits safely in this tailor made survival experience!

An intimate and unique experience, that’s what you’re looking for. We take you beyond pathless roads, electricity and all other comforts we are used to. In a small group setting we let you experience the local food of Lapland in a traditional tiipii!

We take you in a small group beyond pathless roads, electricity and all other comforts we are used to. This is a unique opportunity for you to experience the pure wilderness and the activities of local people in Lapland in an intimate setting.

Enjoy arctic experiences in beautiful Lapland! We provide guided experiences and seasonal activities during every season of the year.

A unique and intimate small group husky experience in the Lapland’s beautiful forest scenery in Rovaniemi.

Follow the path deep into the woods where the stunning silence and beauty of Lappish nature await. Our guide teaches you about picking berries and finding natural ingredients on this tour. Mon, Wed & Fri at 14:00.

Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture

Traditional dinner in a traditional setting – enjoy an evening of Lapland food and culture

Guided trail walking tour with picnic.

Learn how to survive in a wild nature together with a guide on a day trip to the forest by learning different survival tasks. Suitable for a whole family!

Glide over fields and through forests while snuggled under a warm blanket listening to the silence of the night. Finn Horses take you on a carriage ride to enjoy the starry sky and with a bit of luck, some Northern Lights as well! Mon, Wed & Fri @ 21.00.

Enjoy a relaxing night around the fire in the Arctic forests, listening to legends and tales of Finland. This story-telling experience will offer you an opportunity to learn more about Finnish culture, traditions and local history.

Enjoy the freedom to travel whenever you want, no matter where you are. Visit exotic destinations from the comfort of your own home or even on-the-go.

Feel the healing effects of the forest, herbs and log sauna with herbal bath for feet or treatment for hands. After the sauna we’ll serve you traditional Finnish dinner.

Dashing through the snow in a horse sleigh? There is no better way to experience the winter wonderland all around us! Available on Mon, Wed & Fri at 16.30. Adult 85 €, Child 64 €.

Kotatieva Winter Leisure Park is packed with winter fun! We have a unique 500 meters long ice-skating track in the middle of a forest, and lots more. Welcome to enjoy an active outdoors day with your family and friends!

Explore the Arctic wilderness! Your outdoor guide will lead you on a hike and show you the beauty of Lapland nature. You will learn some basic survival skills, how to take advantage of your surroundings or how to make a fire.

Let’s go for a full snowshoeing adventure into the arctic wilderness! With your outdoor guide, learn how to orientate yourself and survive, take advantage of your surroundings, try ice-fishing to get food and build your own fire!

Nordic Odyssey is a new tour operator company based in Rovaniemi and specialised in providing memorable & unique experiences to travellers visiting Lapland. We offer high-quality guided services in English and in French, at the best price!

Simojoen Lohiranta offers Guided salmon fishing trips and nature excursion as well as canoe and kayak rentals. Whether you are a beginner or you already are familiar with the secrets of fishing we have tours for you.

Elf’s farmyard offers nice reindeer and alpaca walks in the forests of Santa Claus Village and pony riding with our lovely pony.

Visit a local Lappish home and handicraft workshop and get to know the secrets of local food

We do things in our own way, respecting the arctic nature, valuing highly Finnish traditions and forests.

Experience this unforgettable trip picking berries or mushrooms in a clean, Lappish forest, where you get to taste berries directly from the twig. And enjoy traditional Finnish campfire picnic with your family or friends.

Do you want to see and feel how the snow changes from pure white material to piece of art in your hands?

Feel the healing effects of the forest, herbs and log sauna of Fox Cottage with herbal bath for feet or treatment for hands. After the sauna we’ll serve you traditional Finnish dinner.

Reindeer Journey is a small family company from Rovaniemi. Our adventures and experiences are based on authentic everyday life with free ranging reindeer and real-life reindeer herding.

Experience the healing power of nature by hiking and doing yoga in the nature.

Imagine a deep lush forest full of juicy sun-kissed berries and meaty mushrooms, which you can use to prepare a tasty dinner.

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.

Let us take you around to see the places where the locals like to take their friends and family, get to know your guide and local lifestyle.

Learn the basics of superfoods – blueberries and cloudberries are waiting to be picked up!

Easy Travel Ltd is a leading Finnish and Scandinavian DMC in the Nordic countries. We provide memorable travel experiences and VIP services including tours, safaris, transportation and accommodation for thousands of tourists visiting our beautiful Northern countries.

Santa Claus Holiday Village right on the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland, offers everything you could want for your dream holiday: high-quality accommodation, a wide range of activities, fantastic food and drinks, shopping, the chance to meet Santa Claus and much more!

At LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier we invite you to visit our atelier and attend one of our handicraft master classes. In this place we value tradition, working only with your hands and enjoying the breath of old times.

Sunny Safari is a high quality, experienced and customized local safari activities provider. We always focus to organize enjoyable and memorable programs to customers.

Apukka Resort, only a 15-minute drive from Rovaniemi city centre, combines unique, innovative experiences with traditions and true, unspoiled nature.

We offer simple and relaxing activities in our cabin at Norvajärvi. Such as Aurora spa, which includes sauna, hot tub, ice swimming and tasty local food at Lappish warm hut.

Welcome to the Happy Fox family. We are small local family company situated at Rovaniemi. We provide year round nature activities.

Helios Tour provides professional, personalised, and most importantly, highly enjoyable, destination management services throughout Finland for individual clients, tourist groups, VIP clients and for all other.

A paradise for lovers of the outdoors and wilderness, Parpalandia is located approximately 50 kilometres from Rovaniemi downtown in the heart of Lapland nature. At Parpalandia you can take a multiple different safaris and enjoy the nature.

NortsaV Tours is experienced travel company located at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi – capital of Finnish Lapland. We offer attractive Winter and Summer tours in the land of the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun.

Established in 1995, Lapland Incoming is the Lapland expert with a proficiency within group travel and big demanding charter groups. We can guarantee that everything related to the trip is managed in a professional way with personalized and creative approach.

Warmly welcome to our family husky home and retreat! Here you can experience husky safaris – sled riding – so that you can drive yourself, skiing in the silent forest, husky hiking, canoeing and yoga.

Nordic Unique Travels is a new tourism company located in the threshold of the Arctic: Rovaniemi. Each of our safaris have been handcrafted to maximize positive customer experiences and our catalog consists of over 65 daily tours.

Husky Park has operated next to Santa Claus Village already for several decades. In Husky Park you can see how the dogs live, from feeding to taking off the harnesses.

Reindeer rides and experiences with Santa´s reindeer in Santa Claus Village all year round.

Wild about Lapland is the tour company in Rovaniemi that has one main aim, that is for you to learn about your surroundings. We offer a small, yet specific set of tours that are all chosen for there ability to take you away from the crowds, noise and speed of life. 

We provide our own nature activities such as snowmobile-, husky- and reindeer safaris, Northern Light tours, ice floating, snowshoeing and much more.

Lapland Welcome is a pioneer company in Lapland, which has been providing nature holidays and activities in Finland for about 20 years. We are called Nature and Aurora Experts of Lapland, merged with the talented activity organizer.

Bliss Adventure is an Arctic adventure and outdoor agency. With us, you can learn and enjoy ice climbing, fatbiking, Aurora Borealis photography, wilderness skiing and Arctic survival skills.

Come and experience our fairytale-like snow buildings and ice sculptures, even if you do not intend to stay overnight.

Wild Nordic is the ultimate provider of thrilling snowmobile tours in Lapland.

Wildlife Safaris is a Ranua based Safari House and program provider and it is located in the immediate vicinity of Ranua Wildlife Park.

Lapland Safaris are specialists in Lapland’s nature and the Lappish lifestyle. We draw inspiration from the local history and day-to-day ‘Lappishness’. The stories and legends relating to these form the basis of the programme packages offered to our customers.

Santa Claus Secret Forest is an exclusive destination where you can experience the magic of Christmas either privately or in small groups. Our weekly departures are available from November to January, and the private programs are organized by request all year round.

Arctic Lifestyle is a safari house and program service company based in Rovaniemi, Finland. We aim to provide unforgettable experiences for our customers through the spell of Lappish nature, first class equipment and experienced staff.

We want to offer you a comfortable and peaceful experience with various activities. Santa´s Adventures – Your guide to the Top!

Beyond Arctic is the leading tour company in Rovaniemi area with a specialisation in photography. We create exclusive excursions in the heart of Lapland and take you to locations of staggering beauty.

Hornwork Handicrafts A. Kangasniemi offers visits to their handicraft workshop and Lappish home!