Immerse yourself in the pristine Finnish wilderness on a snowshoe hiking excursion from Rovaniemi!
Rovaniemi is located in northern Finland, serving as the capital of Lapland and a major gateway to the Arctic region. Snowshoeing in Rovaniemi is a great way to experience its winter landscapes!
The snowshoe hike in Rovaniemi begins at the pick-up point in the city centre (please specify your location upon booking). An experienced guide will pick you up and drive you to the hike starting point in the Lappish forest. Upon arrival, you'll receive your warm winter clothing and snowshoeing equipment. After a quick safety briefing and instructions, your snowshoeing adventure from Rovaniemi begins!
Following the guide, you'll traverse through the winter wonderland, passing by snow-covered pine trees, rolling hills and frozen lakes. Feel like a true Arctic survivor as you take in the peaceful atmosphere of the Finnish wilderness. The guide will share some insights about life in the Arctic and teach you some survival skills. During the hike, you'll stop to enjoy a sweet snack and admire the beautiful nature. At the end of the snowshoe hike in Rovaniemi, you'll return to the original pick-up point.
Discover the wild nature of Finland on this enjoyable snowshoeing excursion from Rovaniemi!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Rovaniemi and embark on a snowshoeing hike in the wilderness.
*Pick-ups from listed locations in Rovaniemi will begin 60 minutes before the activity start time (your pick-up time will be communicated by the guide after booking)
- Pick-up from your location in Rovaniemi
- Meet the guide
- Drive to the starting point in the forest
- Receive winter clothing and snowshoeing equipment
- The snowshoeing adventure begins!
- Walk through the forest
- Stop for a break
- Continue the snowshoe hike
- Return drive to the pick-up point in Rovaniemi
If you choose to drive to the location (Arctic Lifestyle, Pekankatu 3 Rovaniemi, Finland) please make sure to arrive 30 minutes in advance.
Pick-up is included from the following locations in Rovaniemi. Please specify your location upon booking.
- Santa Claus Village area
- Chalet Hotel Ounasvaara (45 minutes before start time)
- Arctic TreeHouse Hotel
- Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara (45 minutes before start time)
- City centre hotels (meet at Koskikatu 12 in front of Visit Rovaniemi)
- Santa Sport (45 minutes before start time)
- Posti Boutique Hotel Rovamiemi
- Guide
- Transfer from Rovaniemi
- Snowshoe equipment
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Woolen socks
- Balaclava
- Gloves
- Snack
- Warm layers of clothing
- Wind/rainproof jacket