Things to do in Rovaniemi

Spend 1.5 to 4 hours with a professional local guide, with winter clothing, warm drinks, light snacks, and transfers or hotel pickup depending on your option.

Set off on an 800m to 10km ride, either sharing a sled or taking the reins yourself, depending on the option selected.

Visit a husky farm or kennel and spend time meeting and interacting with the dogs beyond the sled ride.

Learn about the dogs' daily lives, training, and role in husky sledding from your local guide.

Select shorter guided rides for a more relaxed introduction, or choose longer self-driven options if you're looking for a more hands-on experience.

Choose the pace and style that suits you, from a short shared ride to a longer self-driven safari through snowy Arctic trails.

Experience traditional reindeer herding at an authentic family-run farm, with a choice of sleigh rides through the Lapland landscape.

Travel with a professional guide, meet and feed reindeer, learn about herding traditions, and enjoy transfers, winter clothing, and refreshments.

Meet the reindeer up close, feed them, and hear stories about their care, herding traditions, and connection to Arctic culture.

On the relevant evening option, head into the wilderness in search of the Northern Lights after your reindeer farm experience.

Pick a 500m, 2.5km, or 40-minute reindeer sleigh ride, depending on how long you want to spend traveling through the snowy landscape.

Bring together Santa Claus Village, reindeer and husky encounters, and Arctic Circle sights in one full-day Lapland adventure.

Follow an English-speaking local guide, visit both animal farms, enjoy sleigh rides, explore Santa Claus Village, and refuel with a salmon soup lunch with a vegetarian option available.

Meet Santa, cross the Arctic Circle, and enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the village at your own pace.

Visit a working reindeer farm, take a 500m sleigh ride, and receive a reindeer driver's license as a keepsake.

Meet Alaskan huskies and set off on a 500m sleigh ride, while children under 150cm can opt for a 10-minute mini snowmobile ride.

Experience the Northern Lights while floating in a survival suit on a Lapland lake, an unforgettable way to see the aurora.

Enjoy pick-up and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center hotels or office and multilingual guides available on request, making the experience accessible and seamless.

Stay warm and dry in a specially designed floating suit, letting you relax in icy waters regardless of the temperature outside.

Savor hot blueberry juice and gingerbread after your float, the perfect way to warm up and enjoy local flavors.

Bring together some of Lapland’s best-loved experiences in one festive half-day, from meeting Santa to gliding through snowy forests with reindeer and huskies.

Travel with an English-speaking driver-guide, meet Santa, enjoy both sleigh rides, cross the Arctic Circle, and take home an official certificate.

Step into Santa’s office, meet him in person, and enjoy a festive encounter that feels right at home in the Arctic Circle.

Settle into a traditional reindeer sleigh and glide 500m through the snowy Lapland landscape, surrounded by quiet winter scenery.

Climb aboard for a 400m husky sled ride, watching the energetic dog team pull you through the snow-covered Arctic terrain.

Keep everyone entertained with a mix of festive and animal experiences, from meeting Santa to riding with reindeer and huskies, all in one half-day outing.

Get a gentle introduction to Arctic sled culture outside Rovaniemi, ideal for first-time visitors and animal lovers looking for a taste.

Get picked up from Rovaniemi stays within 10km or meet at the office, then ride 20 minutes to the husky farm, with return transfers included.

Enjoy an 800m sled ride led by your English-speaking guide, plus a guided look around the husky farm to see how the dog teams live.

After your ride, meet the huskies, hear stories about their training and daily life, and warm up with hot drinks and cookies in Arctic style.

Enjoy return transfers from Rovaniemi city center, Santa Claus Village, and Ounasvaara, plus full winter gear and a guided snowmobile safari with safety briefing included.

Spend one full hour driving a snowmobile through Lapland’s snowy forests, led by an expert guide who sets the pace and shares essential riding tips.

The total program runs 2–3 hours, allowing time for hotel pick-ups, proper winter outfitting, and smooth transfers to and from the snowmobile site.

It's designed for first-timers and short-stay travelers, with hands-on riding time on snowmobile and minimal planning on your part.

Fun fact: Rovaniemi sits right on the Arctic Circle, where snowmobile routes often follow frozen rivers once used as winter highways by locals.