Outdoor Activities in Rovaniemi

Dash through the snowy Finnish landscape on a snowmobile-pulled sleigh on this Arctic Circle tour from Rovaniemi. Under warm blankets, take in the views on the way to the Santa Claus Village. Use of thermal clothing and warm boots provided, as well as round-trip hotel transportation from Rovaniemi.

With Premium class minivan Rovaniemi-Ranua Zoo transfer takes 1 hour. Your group or family only, flexible timing. This about 2,5 km walk in the magical forest will allow You to meet nearly 200 animals and birds that can be found in the arctic areas. The zoo is outdoors, so prepare Yourself with adequate clothing. The excursion suits for the whole family. There are some sledges (winter) and carriages (summer) available for smaller children, in case they get tired of walking. After the visit You´ll have a buffet lunch and some free time for shopping in the small boutiques. Duration of the excursion is approximately 5-6 hours.

While in Rovaniemi, set off from Santa Claus Village, and make a long trek on a snowmobile to the Arctic Circle Wilderness Lodge near the Raudanjoki river during this tour. Once you make it through the wilderness to the lodge, warm up by a campfire as you enjoy a soup lunch and hot beverage before journeying back by snowmobile to Santa Claus Village.

Enjoy a double dose of snowy fun on this 3-hour, family-friendly adventure from Rovaniemi. Hop on a snowmobile as you speed across frozen plains to a reindeer farm nestled in wooded fells. Meet the beautiful reindeer, and hear from the herders how they care for these gentle animals. During your visit, cozy up in a wooden sleigh, and enjoy a reindeer-pulled ride through the snow-coated forests. Lastly, take part in a fun Arctic Circle Crossing Ceremony, complete with a souvenir certificate to take home.

Animal lovers will enjoy this tour of the Ranua Zoo, an open-air Arctic zoo in Lapland. You'll have the chance to encounter up to 200 animal and bird species as you walk the roughly 1.5 mile (2.5 kilometer) trail around the zoo. Learn more about the special habitats of this northern part of the world. An ideal activity for the whole family, in all seasons.

Ride through the wintry scenery of the Arctic Circle on a Santa-themed sleigh ride from Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi. Get a cozy seat in the sleigh and cover up with provided blankets as the sleigh zooms through the landscape, pulled by a guide's snowmobile. Use of thermal clothing and hotel pickup/drop-off included from Rovaniemi hotels.

Take off from the Santa Claus Village area on a snowmobile during this tour, which includes round-trip transport form your Rovaniemi hotel. Ride across the Arctic countryside, and then make a stop at a local husky camp. Enjoy a warm beverage as you learn about the dogs in the camp. You'll also get to travel in a sleigh pulled by the huskies before heading back to Santa Claus Village.

Take this fun private tour, and ride a snowmobile around the Arctic Circle area, meet Santa, and visit a reindeer farm in Rovaniemi. Highlights include going on a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer, lunch at Santa Claus Village, and a meeting with St. Nicholas himself. Learn about Finland's traditional reindeer over a warm beverage in a teepee, and spend time at the country's famous holiday-themed amusement park.

Meet Santa Claus, and ride a snowmobile and reindeer sleigh on this fun-filled, 6-hour adventure from Rovaniemi. Journey to the magical Santa Claus Village, and visit Santa's office, the post office, and the twinkling, Christmas-themed shops before savoring a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, ride a snowmobile to a reindeer farm, and enjoy an enchanting sleigh ride with the tinkle of reindeer bells filling the air. An Arctic Circle crossing ceremony and complimentary hot drinks add the final touches to this tour.

This 2-hour tour from Rovaniemi allows you to go snowmobiling through the frozen wilderness in Lapland. In the company of a guide, zoom down the forest trails around Santa Claus Village. Families with children are welcome; plus snacks and round-trip transportation from Rovaniemi are included.

See some of Finland's beautiful native animals close-up on a 5-hour trip to Ranua Zoo from Rovaniemi. Stroll around the forest trails of the family-friendly wildlife park, and observe Arctic animals such as lynx, bears, reindeer, owls and more, plus Finland's only polar bears. Then, visit the zoo's restaurants and shops, including a souvenir, candy and wine store. The trip includes zoo admission ticket, round-trip transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

If you're a lover of wildlife then don't miss out on this private half-day tour of Ranua Zoo, including a sleigh ride. On this excursion, guaranteed to delight adults and kids alike, you'll observe 50 different species of wildlife at Ranua Zoo, located in a dense forest home to scattered spacious enclosures. After exploring the trail with your private guide, you'll enjoy a lengthy sleigh ride drawn by Finnish horses. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

A great chance to combine these two activities in one day. Start with a reindeer sleigh ride (500m), where you can take control of your own reindeer around the circuit, guide the animal around the snow covered track and sample the age old tradition of traveling by sleigh. Learn a little about what the reindeer herders life involves whilst you enjoy some warm drinks and cookies, ask questions and gain first hand experiences of the nature of this arctic culture.Then lets head to the husky farm where the lead husky driver will guide you through the beautiful frozen nature with his team of dogs. Experience the thrill of being pulled by these athletes and enjoy a chance to meet the dogs and ask questions at the end.

Explore the Rovaniemi area by Santa Claus Village with your family on snowmobiles (or sleighs, depending on age) during this winter tour. Spend the day cruising over the snow-covered ground, and admiring the sights. Stop to warm up by a campfire, and refuel with a light traditional Finnish snack and beverage.

Ride a snowmobile around Rovaniemi, stop at a reindeer farm, and meet Santa all in one day during this fun holiday-themed tour. At the reindeer farm, go for a sleigh ride pulled by reindeer, and enjoy a warm beverage as you learn more about reindeer in the area. Then, head over to the amusement park, Santa Claus Village, to eat lunch. After lunch, meet Santa in his office before heading back home to your hotel.