How to celebrate midsummer in Rovaniemi?
Sauna, friends and good food combined with the midnight sun make the Finnish midsummer.
A celebration of summer solstice, midsummer, is traditionally celebrated with friends and family somewhere outside the city. Midsummer is Finland’s main national holiday at late June. It is viewed as the official start of warm weather. Stay in a cozy summer cottage and enjoy the Midsummer eve under the midnight sun in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland!
Time for love, spells and weddings
Midsummer is historically know as popular time for weddings, and many people cast fertility spells. Midnight Sun mythology is huge part of Finnish folklore. One popular story involves a maiden who puts seven flowers under her pillow on midsummer night, resulting in her future fiancé appearing in her dreams. In addition to collecting flowers, there are many activities taking place under the midnight sun.
Traditional Midsummer activities in Rovaniemi
Rowing a boat at night time when the midnight sun shines is an iconic thing to do in summertime Lapland. Rovaniemi has two big rivers and a myriad of lakes – you’ll find options for canoeing trips and for rowing a boat, and more. Fishing experiences of many kinds are available for those wanting to try one’s luck with Ahti, the god of waters in Finland. Add open-fire barbeque to that and your Finnish Midsummer is set!
Midsummer activities!
Rovaniemi: Arctic Canoeing Tour & Barbeque – Small Group
Paddle Lapland’s pristine lakes on an expert-guided canoe trip — surrounded by untouched wilderness and wildlife. Small groups only, brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans, all equipment, hot drinks & barbecue
Midnight sun riding to the hill 2h
Experience an unforgettable adventure in the endless night of Lapland in Rovaniemi! The midnight sun horseback riding excursion offers stunning moments on horseback when the sun doesn’t dip below the horizon.
Rovaniemi: Midnight Sun Canoeing Tour & Barbeque – Small Group
Glide across serene Lapland waters under the magical Midnight Sun on our guided canoeing adventure. Small groups only, brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans, all equipment, hot drinks & barbecue by the fire
Stand up paddle surf adventure
A new way to explore lapland wilderness by the river or lake! Combine sport and balance with silence and nature
Canoeing Trip from Husky Home to Reindeer Farm
See the huskies and reindeer while enjoying a lovely paddle trip.
Midnight Hiking with Huskies
Let’s go for a walk in the forest with Huskies at night!
Private Traditional Lakeside Sauna with Midnight Sun & Bbq
For your authentic Finnish experience, sit back in the lakeside private traditional Finnish sauna with the mild steam warming you up.
Summer escape – Private island sauna experience
Sauna, sandy beaches & Arctic river nature in Rovaniemi
From Rovaniemi: Full Day Tour to Lapland’s Best Attractions
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Canoeing Tour on Lake Olkka
Paddle across magical Lake Olkka under the Arctic sun in a spacious eight-person canoe. Suitable for all skill levels, this scenic adventure promises fun, fresh air, and stunning Lapland views.
Summer escape – Private island Lunch & Sauna experience
Island lunch, sauna & Arctic river views in Rovaniemi
Arctic Sunset Boat Tour
Enjoy a tranquil 3-hour cruise on Lake Olkka aboard a traditional motor-powered church boat. Pause lakeside for campfire coffee, then continue your peaceful journey as the sun sets over the stunning landscape.
Summer cottages are inseparable of Midsummer
More than a half million cottages in Finland prove how much Finns love spending time in their cottages. For your midsummer celebration, Rovaniemi has larger cottages suitable for enjoying the midsummer with a group of people, or cottages located in holiday villages nearby services. Wilderness cabins in remote locations offer direct access to arctic nature. Most of the cottages have saunas – of course!
Relaxing Midsummer sauna experience
During Midsummer celebration, Finns love their saunas even more than normally. There are many places and different ways to experience sauna in summer in Rovaniemi. Step on a sauna ferry that takes you to river deltas while you relax in sauna, go to public sauna and swim in Kemijoki, or just enjoy sauna in your cottage’s privacy.
Sauna, swimming & wellbeing!
Rovaniemi: Arctic Spa with Lapland’s Only Infinity Pool – Private (whole spa)
Welcome to CULTA — the sanctuary of SkyView Igloo Resort.
Arctic Spa Experience
Finnish Sauna and Hot Tubs Experience
Floating Sauna and Swimming in the Ounasjoki River, 3 hours (Private Tour)
An invigorating private experience on a floating sauna and swimming!
Lakeside Sauna & Arctic Bath
Relax in the cozy warmth of our Lakeside Sauna and experience true Finnish calm. Whatever the season, a refreshing dip in Lake Olkka adds an exhilarating touch to your relaxation.
Arctic Spa Experience with Bathrobe Dinner
Finnish Sauna Experience with Bathrobe Dinner
Private Wood-fired Sauna with Winter Swimming and Hot Tub option
Here’s a unique opportunity to experience our private, wood-fired “Mustikka” sauna on a lake, with winter swimming in an “avanto”. Price: 60€/person, min 2 people, max 6 people.
Rovaniemi Sauna World Ticket
Enjoy a 90-minute session featuring access to 10 unique saunas, outdoor hot tubs, and cold-plunge pools for a real Finnish Experience!!
Sauna and Ice Swimming – Comfort Ticket
All-inclusive Finnish Sauna and ice swimming experience – Full relaxation without worrying what you might be missing
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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