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The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Rovaniemi, Lapland
Rovaniemi (Finnish: [roʋɑˈniemi] ( listen)) is a city and municipality of Finland. It is the administrative capital and commercial centre of Finland's northernmost province, Lapland. It is situated about 6 kilometres (4 miles) south of the Arctic Circle and is between the hills of Ounasvaara and Korkalovaara, at the confluence of the river Kemijoki and its tributary, the Ounasjoki. The city and the surrounding Rovaniemen maalaiskunta (Rural municipality of Rovaniemi) were consolidated into a single entity on 1 January 2006. The new municipality has an area of 8,016.75 square kilometres (3,095.28 sq mi), thus making it the largest city in the European Union by land. Rovaniemi has an approximate population of 62,000.
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1. Private Lappish evening in the wilderness with traditional sauna and dinner
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about traditional Finnish adventure? Northern lights hunting, Finnish sauna, or traditional Lappish dinner in a cozy wooden cottage away from the city buzz? Correct! On this tour you will get all of the above and even a little more! This is a completely private adventure, just you and your family. No other people, no queues, no unnecessary waiting.
Inclusions: Private hotel pickup & drop off, Traditional wood burned sauna adventure, Ice swimming / arctic lake swimming, Traditional Finnish Salmon dinner, Non-alcohol beverages, Towels, slippers, Northern Lights - if lucky
Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation outside Rovaniemi centrally located hotels & apartments
Reviewed By sofiaz941
We visited the reindeer farm + reindeer sleigh and husky park + husky sleigh. We appreciate it a lot, especially the story of these animals which has been very well told. The reindeer farm has more than a hundred years of history, we were able to touch and feed the reindeer. The husky park was very large and raised over 90 huskies, we were also able to pet and take pictures with the huskies. Alex was very welcoming and informative. Thanks for this morning.
2. Private Korouoma Canyon Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Tour with Premium class minivan, Your group or family only, flexible timing. Moderate hiking. Korouoma is 30 kilometer long and up to 130 meters deep canyon fracture valley. Canyon and its high cliffs form a breathtakingly landscape to enjoy throughout the year. Korouoma is located at the Region of Koillismaa in Southern Lapland. The area’s landscape is exceptionally rugged and grand. Several 30 meter steep streams freeze during the winter forming huge ice formations, offering fantastic views and play of colours. Car transfer from Rovaniemi takes about 1,5 hour one way. Picnic with hot drinks will be offered during the trip by open fire. Great place for making nature pictures all year around. Duration 5-7 hours
Inclusions: Local taxes, Driver/guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Private tour, Light refreshments, Beverages, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Enter in notes if allergies, vegans.
Reviewed By jaypee68448
We had a great time, our guide Norman was very helpful and nice. He gave us great tips on activities and attractions around Rovaniemi which made our trip more enjoyable.
3. City Sightseeing and Santa Village Guided Tour, Small group
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover the charming city of Rovaniemi and meet Santa Claus in his village office. This tour is an excellent opportunity to immerse in the local culture and go on guided sightseeing.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup & drop off, Professional English speaking guide, Transportation during your journey, Rovaniemi Sightseeing guided tour, Visit to Santa's Village, Guaranteed meeting with Santa Claus, A visit to Elve's Post Office, Arctic Circle crossing certificate
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By sofiaz941
We visited the reindeer farm + reindeer sleigh and husky park + husky sleigh. We appreciate it a lot, especially the story of these animals which has been very well told. The reindeer farm has more than a hundred years of history, we were able to touch and feed the reindeer. The husky park was very large and raised over 90 huskies, we were also able to pet and take pictures with the huskies. Alex was very welcoming and informative. Thanks for this morning.
4. Rovaniemi walking tour and guided Arktikum experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
In the first part of the tour you will see and experience the pecularities of everyday living on the arctic circle. How do the locals cope with deep darkness and cold of the winter and neverending light of summer? You will also learn the dramatic history of Rovaniemi whilst walking your way to Artikum which is a heritage center of Arctic living. In the Arktikum you'll have a short break and then it's time for deeper knowledge of Arctic. Arktikum is fabulous place with massive amount of impressive exhibitions, a guide will help you catch the crucial point without being drowned by information.
Inclusions: Live guide throughtout the experience
Exclusions: Tickets to Arktikum Cultural Heritage Center
Reviewed By MateuszS1835
I highly recommend the tour with Ed. Initially I was the only one who came and we actually started the tour - I was very positively surprised because sometimes in other cities if only one or two people come, they cancel the tour. The tour was very informative and Ed was keen to answer all of my numerous questions. He is a very interesting person with rich knowledge about history, traveling and culture (not only Finnish one).
5. Best Of Lapland: Sauna, Ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about traditional Finnish adventure? Northern lights hunting, Finnish sauna & Ice swimming, or traditional Lappish dinner in a cozy wooden cottage away from the city buzz? Correct! On this tour you will get all of the above and even a little more!
Inclusions: Hotel pickup & drop off, English speaking guide, Traditional Finnish wood burned sauna, Ice swimming / arctic lake swimming, Dinner cooked on the open fire, Non-alcohol beverages, Towels, slippers for the sauna, Northern Lights - if lucky
Exclusions: Gratitude (optional)
Reviewed By sofiaz941
We visited the reindeer farm + reindeer sleigh and husky park + husky sleigh. We appreciate it a lot, especially the story of these animals which has been very well told. The reindeer farm has more than a hundred years of history, we were able to touch and feed the reindeer. The husky park was very large and raised over 90 huskies, we were also able to pet and take pictures with the huskies. Alex was very welcoming and informative. Thanks for this morning.
6. Trip to Arctic Circle, Santa Claus Village and Santas Reindeer
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 7 reviews
Must in Rovaniemi! The participants are picked up from hotel in Rovaniemi at 10:00. We drive to Arctic Circle that is situated some 10 km north from Rovaniemi city.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from major hotels, Transportation, Guidance services, Safari desk support, Meals mentioned, Lunch
Exclusions: Private tours available for additional charge
Reviewed By alapan m
It was an experience of a lifetime! My cheerful tour guide, Anthony, was on time as we started at 10 PM from Rovaniemi. We drove to a base camp about 55 km from the Rovaniemi city center, and then climbed a hill called Kätkävaara with another assistant Ella. The night was clear and moonless, so conditions for aurora-watching were great. Sure enough, a long pale green arc right across the star-filled sky could be seen, though it remained like this for a very long time without changing. Anthony explained in detail how the aurora is formed, and patiently answered all my questions :) Despite the cold and lack of action, he waited, and finally our patience were rewarded as we were able to see a quite bright display of flickering as 2 separate arcs seemed to form. A moment to remember! We then went inside a small 'cabin' on the hill, and had sausages and hot chocolate sitting around a fire Anthony and Ella lit earlier. Later I learnt I was quite lucky, as the aurora prediction for that night was quite bleak! Aurora viewing needs luck, but that does not change the service provided by Anthony of Lapland Welcome, which was simply fantastic. Such warm behavior made withstanding the cold while waiting for the aurora display not only tolerable, but also enjoyable! The photography was Anthony was also brilliant!! Thank you, Lapland Welcome!
7. Private Full-Day Trip to Santa Claus Village from Levi
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 3 reviews
Travel through Lappish countryside to the magical Santa Claus Village – and come face to face with the great man himself in the Santa Claus Office. Visit the Main Post Office to send Santa-stamped greetings to your loved ones. Join an Arctic Circle crossing ceremony and enjoy the shops, elves' workshops, snow activities, cafés and more.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Beverages, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By CatieGuide
We were picked up from the tourist office for a short minibus ride to the husky paddock. 6km ride with the team - 4 dogs Led our sled. We were able to swap drivers half way round. Deep snow but the dogs were amazing and took us round. Super team to answer our questions over a hot juice at the end with the dogs still running about in the paddock area. The little puppies were adorable too. This was my first ever husky ride and was amazing. Thanks to all the team for making us so welcome and ensuring we had a lovely time - despite the cold!
8. Santa Claus Village And Santa Park
Overall Ratings
2.7 based on 7 reviews
Every child knows that Santa Claus, or Joulupukki in Finnish, lives right here, in Lapland! He can be found in his office every day of the year and YOU can visit him!
Inclusions: Pickup transportation (depends on your location), Tickets to Santa Park, Certificate about crossing Arctic Circle Line
Exclusions: Gratuities
9. Visit a Reindeer Farm and One Hour Safari
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit a local reindeer farm with us and meet people living at the farm. See both wild and trained safari reindeer. You will hear about the reindeer herding as a profession and introduce yourself to reindeer driving. Then, participate in a reindeer safari for one hour by sitting on a sleigh and enjoy beautiful snowy landscape on the way.
Inclusions: Guidance services, Organizer's liability insurance, Safari desk support, Snacks mentioned, Transportation, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Lunch available for additional charge, needs to be booked in advance., Private tours available for additional charge.
Reviewed By alapan m
It was an experience of a lifetime! My cheerful tour guide, Anthony, was on time as we started at 10 PM from Rovaniemi. We drove to a base camp about 55 km from the Rovaniemi city center, and then climbed a hill called Kätkävaara with another assistant Ella. The night was clear and moonless, so conditions for aurora-watching were great. Sure enough, a long pale green arc right across the star-filled sky could be seen, though it remained like this for a very long time without changing. Anthony explained in detail how the aurora is formed, and patiently answered all my questions :) Despite the cold and lack of action, he waited, and finally our patience were rewarded as we were able to see a quite bright display of flickering as 2 separate arcs seemed to form. A moment to remember! We then went inside a small 'cabin' on the hill, and had sausages and hot chocolate sitting around a fire Anthony and Ella lit earlier. Later I learnt I was quite lucky, as the aurora prediction for that night was quite bleak! Aurora viewing needs luck, but that does not change the service provided by Anthony of Lapland Welcome, which was simply fantastic. Such warm behavior made withstanding the cold while waiting for the aurora display not only tolerable, but also enjoyable! The photography was Anthony was also brilliant!! Thank you, Lapland Welcome!
10. Lapland Berry Day Experience
Lapland Berry Day Experience Unique nature in Lapland prepares for you amazing summer tour! Northern and eastern Finland produce the largest quantities of berries. We will show you the places full of northern berries and wild but edible mushrooms in Finnish forest. You can find and pick such Lappish berries as blueberry, cranberry, lingonberry, and even cloudberry.
Inclusions: Guide in English (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese), Pick-up from and drop-off to your hotel/accommodation, Berry and mushroom picking, Arctic Forest Hiking, Campfire BBQ: Pork sausage and blueberry juice
Exclusions: Transportation Outside Rovaniemi City Center
Reviewed By J2543QRtims
The trip was great, snowmobiles are fun, the views are beautiful and had the best guide! Afterwards he gave us some great diner tips and showed us santa park and dropped us of at santa village were he told the story of Roosevelt Cottage. Thank you for the great trip and the extra's!
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