ROVANIEMI
The best of Arctic Lapland.
The 15 most popular skiing tours in Rovaniemi. The Arctic experiences worth building a Lapland trip around, with run times, prices and who operates each one.
A 4-hour Lapland ski trekking safari in Finland: learn back-country skiing, glide through deep snow, stop for a campfire snack, then head back.
Most Popular“Activity was fun, it was amazing being in the middle of a snowy forest. Beautiful surroundings, guide was good and had a sausage in a little teepee around the fire. The skis were not like normal skis and hard to use. But overall had a good time.”
Small-group guided cross-country skiing near Lake Norvajärvi on hand-built trails, ending at a cozy laavu fire stop.
“Kyle was an excellent guide and host. Our tour featured him showing us the beauty of Rovaniemi, his families land, while entertaining us with plenty of humor and intriguing historical stories. The tour topped off with the added bonus of feeding 2 adorable pet reindeer.”
Rovaniemi backcountry skin-skiing with a photographer guide, small-group calm, forest shelter break, sausages by fire, and edited photos.
“Very nice Tourguide. Small group. Beautiful landscape. Great Experience. Really peaceful, down to earth and great fun.”
Beginner-friendly cross-country skiing in Rovaniemi with gear, hotel pickup, and a real first-lesson track plus warm drinks.
“It was a really good experience (good place in the forest, we stopped to warm up with hot beverages). Our guide was very nice and very helpful with everybody in the group :) Lili and Sam”
Ski through Lapland backcountry on provided gear, with private transfers and campfire BBQ. Taiga forests, fresh tracks, 4 hours.
“The guide was very nice and friendly but also inexperienced. I believe winter is a peak season and companies hire just anyone to conduct the tour. We went with ski to a lake which was slushy and one participant fell into a hole. Then guide wanted to take the group to forest but failed to…”
Night cross-country skiing near Rovaniemi on private trails and a frozen lake, with a warm fire stop and a Northern Lights chance.
“Kyle was a consummate professional from start to finish. He checked the forecast and offered to change me to a daytime tour since Northern Lights were unlikely (though I kept the nighttime tour). He picked me up and dropped me off at my accommodations and ensured I was aware ahead of time of any gear…”
Guided cross-country skiing on Ounasvaara forest tracks near Rovaniemi, with winter gear, coaching, and a small local tasting.
“Best tour with the perfect guide! I can highly recommend!”
Small-group ski trek from Rovaniemi into Lapland wilderness with easy ski coaching and a warm kota barbecue snack.
“What a brilliant experience, our tour guide was so helpful and friendly. The experience took us skiing through the wild and the views were beautiful. The food our guide provided on the barbecue was brilliant. This was the best activity we did on our holiday and would recommend it to everyone. So much more personal…”
Beginner-friendly wilderness skiing in Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Learn fast, glide through forest snow, and hear Arctic stories.
“We had a fantastic time on our wilderniss skiing trip! The weather conditions were perfect for the activity and we could watch the sunset on our break. We'd highly recommend doing this. It's definitely beginner-friendly. We had the pleasure of being the only ones on the tour. Mikko was very friendly and explained a lot…”
A guided slalom and alpine ski day in Rovaniemi’s Lapland: zigzag course, included gear and winter clothes, and coaching for all levels.
“Our ski guide is very friendly and helpful. we had a great day.Thanks again highly recommend 👌”
Extra small night ski trek near Rovaniemi with an off-trail snowy forest, cozy kota fire, and northern lights sky watching.
“The trip is wonderful, all thanks to our guide Giacomo. He’s accommodating and super supportive. We only skied half-way to the cottage and went back since we’re anxious being in the forest at night. Even so, he’s happy to go back. We even go northern lights hunting afterwards since there’s still time in the tour.…”
Small-group cross-country skiing in Rovaniemi with included overalls, ski gear, and an English instructor, plus a city-center start and plenty of time on the tracks.
“Roman was our guide and he made everything so easy and fun. Great experience. Would definitely do it again.”
Backcountry ski trekking from Rovaniemi with a small guide team, warm Finnish snacks, and a smart Northern Lights search in Lapland.
“It was my first time skiing but the guide put me at ease and guided us through the paths and woods. It was both exhilarating, nerve racking at first but I’d definitely do it again. The comfort of the group definitely helped with the nerves. Sausages & hot chocolate round the camp fire was the…”
Private 7-hour Lapland snowshoe or ski adventure from Rovaniemi. Choose your route, learn tracks, and warm up by an open fire.
“Great experience with Justine , nocturnal ski hike to the top completely different from skiing in resort.”
Backcountry skiing in Lapland near Rovaniemi with gear, campfire snacks, and a shot at the northern lights, in small groups.
“We hadden de tour met onze gids Guille. Het was een fantastische ervaring. Hij nam ons mee naar een magische plek, diep in de bossen van de stad vandaan. Echt winter wonderland met witte besneeuwde bomen en geen geluid van de stad. 90 minuten totaal geskied en halverwege leerde hij ons om zelf vuur te…”
Every Arctic experience in Finnish Lapland, and every way to book it.
