Top Rovaniemi Art & Culture

Hunt the Northern Lights to capture them on camera on this small-group photography tour from Rovaniemi. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with a professional photographer, head for the best viewing places, chosen according to the weather forecasts of the day. Then, walk to the exact vantage points for a guided photo session, and with luck, obtain once-in-a-lifetime shots. Headlamps, thermals, refreshments, and Rovaniemi hotel pickup and drop-off included, with participants advised to bring a DSLR camera.

This is for you who wants to maximise the chances to see the northern lights and minimise the need of the luck! Our Aurora team have years of experince and we are ready to do anything to find the lights every night possible! Main goal is to capture this Northern lights and people in pictures with our professional cameras. We have no time or mile limit to ensure you have the best chances of witnessing the Aurora Borealis. We might even venture as far as Sweden or Norway for an unforgettable adventure. Total duration of tour is usually 4-10 hours depends on conditions of the day. We have experience in countless places around Lapland and we choose the destinations carefully according to the day's forecast and weather. We guarantee to take you under clear sky. For those reasons we have over 95% succeess rate on this Pro Tour.

This tour will take you on a guided northern lights hunt. A professional guide will drive you to the optimal dark location based on weather conditions so that you have the highest chance of witnessing the Aurora Borealis. When we arrive at the observation site, there will be a warming campfire where you can enjoy a barbecue with snacks and hot drinks. Photos are also included. There will be a professional camera optimized for night sky photography. If you want to take your own camera, you will get some useful tips for aurora photography.

Focus on getting the best possible photos of Riisitunturi National Park on this full-day excursion from Rovaniemi. With a professional photographer guide in the lead, you'll visit the most scenic spots and get advice on how to make the best shots. This is a private tour for just you and your party, so the itinerary is flexible and you'll get plenty of personalized attention.

Travel through the snowy Lappish forest like a local—on a snowmobile—on this half-day tour. Keep warm with provided gear, far superior than anything you may have packed in your suitcase, and some blueberry tea and gingerbread. Please be advised the price of your ticket is per person - twin driving. You will ride the snowmobile in pairs (twin riding), a driver and a passenger on each snowmobile, with the opportunity to switch during the ride. Before the tour you can buy a solo driving option.

Visit the northernmost zoo in the world, Ranua Zoo, on this organized trip from Rovaniemi. With tickets purchased in advance and all transportation arranged, this is the easiest way to visit the zoo. During the tour, learn about the more than 50 Arctic species living in natural enclosures on the property through guided commentary.

Experience time in the great outdoors of Lapland on this exciting snowmobile safari. Save time planning transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. It’ll be the ultimate stress-free day with snowmobile adventure, and a delicious campfire barbecue lunch in the Arctic wilderness of Kota included. No need to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way. Please be advised the price of your ticket is per person - twin driving. You will ride the snowmobile in pairs (twin riding), a driver and a passenger on each snowmobile, with the opportunity to switch during the ride. Before the tour you can buy a solo driving option.

Plan a stress-free visit to Ranua Zoo with a pre-booked admission ticket and convenient round-trip transfer from your Rovaniemi accommodations. A pre-booked ticket allows you to skip entrance lines and ensures you have plenty of time to view the artic animals in their protected environments, as well as grab lunch and shop for souvenirs (own expense).

Ride a reindeer-pulled sleigh through the snow and meet these gentle animals on a 2-hour tour from Rovaniemi. Travel to a reindeer farm in the wooded fells, and learn from the friendly herders how they care for these beautiful animals. Then, sit back in a cozy sleigh and enjoy the glittering scenery on a ride through the woods. Take the opportunity to try handling a sled and afterward, warm up with hot berry juice. Everyone — even the little ones — leaves with an international reindeer driver license as a souvenir.

Try the local tradition of ice fishing while on vacation in Rovaniemi. With a local guide to assist you, you'll be dropping your line on an arctic lake or river, bordered by a snowy landscape. Before you drop a line, you'll get an introduction to how to move on the ice safely, techniques for drilling, and the history of the ice fishing tradition.

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.

Short on time in Lapland? This 2.5-hour reindeer sleigh and husky sled experience from Rovaniemi is just the ticket. Meet and learn about friendly reindeer at a reindeer farm, and settle on a reindeer sleigh for a wonderful ride through the snowy woods. Receive a souvenir reindeer driving license, see the beautiful sled dogs, and take an exciting husky-sled ride through the wintry forests. Finish with a coffee or sweet hot berry juice before returning to Rovaniemi.

The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) is one of the main draws in Lapland, but it takes an expert to know the best locations to increase your chances of spotting this natural spectacle. Take the guesswork out of your Northern Lights hunt with this small-group excursion that includes transportation from Rovaniemi to the darkest countryside. Stay warm around a bonfire with hot drinks and snacks as you keep your eyes on the skies.

Learn to take the best possible photos of Finland's Northern Lights on this evening tour from Rovaniemi. With a photographer guide, go in search of the Aurora Borealis, perched atop a small mountain with a clear view of this natural phenomenon. Arctic-appropriate winter adventure gear, snacks, and warm beverages provided.

This is for you who wants to maximise the chances to see the northern lights and minimise the need of the luck! Our Aurora team have years of experince and we are ready to do anything to find the lights every night possible! Main goal is to capture this Northern lights and people in pictures with our professional cameras. We have no time or mile limit to ensure you have the best chances of witnessing the Aurora Borealis. We might even venture as far as Sweden or Norway for an unforgettable adventure. Total duration of tour is usually 4-10 hours depends on conditions of the day. We have experience in countless places around Lapland and we choose the destinations carefully according to the day's forecast and weather. We constantly monitor opportunities and are not out there just to roast marshmallows under the clouds. We go where the Northern Lights are!

When planning to visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, prebook this Elf Hat Academy Experience to guarantee your spot at this interactive show. Elves run the show and share their tips and tricks on how to become an elf and what they do in their daily lives. Afterward, leave with a graduation certificate of your own saying that you made it through the elf academy.

Get picked up from your accommodation by a local guide with extensive knowledge of Lapland and the Auroras. Head out to hunt for the Northern Lights far away from the city's light pollution and get dropped off back at your accommodation after the tour. The tour happens only if the conditions are promising enough to see the Auroras. If we have to drive for longer to get to clear skies, we'll leave earlier and in case of a shorter drive, we leave later. Departure time changes between 16:00 and 20:00 and the duration of the tour can take anywhere from 5 to 12 hours. If for any reason you don't get to see the Auroras during the tour despite the guide's best efforts, your ticket price will be refunded in full and you can pay a voluntary fee to cover some basic costs such as fuel for the car - but only if you want to! If a tour is unsuccessful or canceled altogether due to poor conditions, you can book a seat on a tour on the following days, based on availability.

This tour offers you the unique experience of visiting a Traditional Finnish firewood sauna with gorgeous view to a nature. Also you can swim in a lake (in summer time) or roll in a snow (in winter time).

Take the chance out of finding a great location to photograph Rovaniemi’s Midnight Sun, and get a guide’s shortlist of top photogenic spots instead. Enjoy the convenience of having round-trip transport, snacks, and drinks included. Improve your photography skills, see incredible viewpoints, and get top tips on the best techniques and settings to capture the soft and vivid light of the Midnight Sun.

Explore the beautiful landscapes of Riisitunturi National Park with this all-day guided adventure departing from Rovaniemi. Your guide will show you the most spectacular winter sceneries and magical snowy trees and teach you about life at the Arctic Circle! In all our activities, our groups are limited to 8 people maximum. It is very important for us to provide you with the best experience possible, and avoid mass tourism. This way, your guide will know you better and will be able to address all your needs and answer your questions. As we usually say - the smaller the group, the bigger the experience!

Finding and photographing the Northern Lights independently while in Finland may mean missing the best sightings and shots. This tour maximizes the chances of both—with a pro-photographer to take you to recommended viewpoints and advise on your camera settings and angles. While scanning the skies, enjoy barbecue snacks and hear tales of the lights you’d probably miss alone. Warm outerwear and professional Northern Lights photos from your trip included.

This is the only reindeer farm visit and sled ride in Rovaniemi that includes professional photographer and photos sent to you after the tour. You will visit authentic reindeer farm and take ride through the snowy forests of Lapland. You meet the reindeer herder family and hear more about their everyday life in the farm.

Northern Finland is known for its beauty, but finding the best spots to capture photographs of the Arctic landscapes can be difficult. Explore remote Lapland with a private tour led by a professional photographer, and discover unique photo opportunities while gaining insight into the experiences of early Arctic explorers. Keep energized with a campfire lunch and hot drinks, then relax after a day’s sightseeing with round-trip transportation included.