Two people with snowshoes and sticks hiking in the snow in the forest
Person with snowshoes and poles walking through snowy forest on sunny day
Three girls on snowshoes passing through pine forest
Snow-covered Finnish forest with snow-covered trees
Three girls on snowshoes passing through the forest while it snows
Snowshoers traversing a snow-covered forest
Four people showing their snowshoes in a circle.
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Snowshoeing Half-Day Tour in Rovaniemi

Discover the magic of the Arctic walking with snowshoes on the snow in Rovaniemi

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Rovaniemi
1 day
Spanish, English and French
Starts: From the meeting point in Rovaniemi at 10:00 a.m.
Ends: Back at the same point around 1:00 p.m.
Flexible cancellation policy

Briefing

If you’re looking to explore the snowy forests of Rovaniemi in a unique way, keep reading!

The Snowshoeing Half-Day Tour in Rovaniemi lets you check out the stunning winter landscapes comfortably and easily. With snowshoes and poles, you’ll be able to venture into forested areas that would be tough to reach with just hiking boots. You’ll enjoy a 2-hour hike through the beautiful surroundings of Rovaniemi, all while being guided by a pro who’ll share the best-kept secrets of those famous Finnish forests. Additionally, the tour includes a delicious hot drink to warm you up after the effort of the hike.

Get ready for an awesome adventure in Lapland!

Tour details

Included

  • Professional guide in English, Spanish and French
  • Hot drink
  • Rental of snowshoes and trekking poles

Not included

  • Meals

Important information

This tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility or for children under 6 years old.

Although it is not a complicated excursion, it is recommended to be in good physical shape due to the steeper areas of the hike where the snow increases and the effort with the snowshoes is greater.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel more than 8 days in advance, you will receive a 50% refund of the total cost. After that time, or if you do not show up for the tour, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Tour itinerary

Snowshoeing in Rovaniemi

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: medium

Meeting point in Rovaniemi

The Snowshoeing in Rovaniemi will begin at the Rovaniemi meeting point at 10:00 AM. Once the group is gathered, we’ll board a minibus that will take us to the starting point of the route. This ride will take approximately half an hour. Once there, the guide will hand out the snowshoes and hiking poles so you can get familiar with them. They’ll also briefly explain how to walk on snow — you’ll see how fun it is! Once everyone is ready, we’ll begin our hike.

Man with snowshoes and trekking poles going through steep snowy forest

Hiking in the snowy forests of Rovaniemi

Already equipped, we will start walking among pines, firs and lots of snow. We will follow the guide in this place where you will feel the silence as you have never felt before. You will breathe the purest and, above all, the freshest air in the world. The walk lasts 2 hours and you can also ask all the questions you want to learn more about the history of Rovaniemi and the legends surrounding its forests. At the end of the hike, the guide will give you a hot drink - a well-deserved reward for all your hard work!

Group of people walking up the slope of a forest with snowshoes

Return to Rovaniemi

After two hours of walking, you will take off your snowshoes and we will get back in our vehicle to return to Rovaniemi, where after 20 minutes we will drop you off at your accommodation.

We hope you enjoyed the experience!

Panoramic view from the sky of a snowy forest at sunset.

What to bring to Snowshoeing Half-Day in Rovaniemi tour

Rovaniemi is located near the Arctic Circle, so it has a cold climate almost all year round, reaching temperatures below zero in the winter months (November-March).

As in any Nordic climate you will need warm clothes, mainly thermal. Although the activity offers this service as an extra, here is a summary of the essentials to visit Rovaniemi at any time of the year:

  • Thermal T-shirt
  • Comfortable walking shoes, especially prepared for snow.
  • Rain jacket
  • First layers on top and bottom
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Fleece liner

Where does the tour Snowshoeing Half-Day in Rovaniemi start

The tour begins at the meeting point in Rovaniemi, which we will indicate in the confirmation email. However, if you would like to include pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, you can contact us after making your reservation.

Depending on your country of origin, there are direct flights connecting Rovaniemi with other European destinations.

Otherwise, there is also the possibility to travel by train or bus from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

The train journey takes between 9 and 12 hours and costs about 80 euros per person. There is also the possibility to travel by night train.

The bus takes about 12 hours and costs between 25 and 35 euros but you may need to transfer during the trip.

Questions & Answers

  • Is food included?

    No, you are not allowed to eat on this tour as you will spend most of the time hiking with snowshoes and poles and there will be no long stops.

  • Are snowshoes and poles included?

    Yes, both are included in the tour price.

  • Can children participate in the tour?

    Children under 6 years of age are not allowed to participate in the tour due to the lack of snowshoes in their size and the low temperatures in the Rovaniemi forests.

  • Do you need to be in good physical shape to participate?

    Yes, although it is not a complex tour, there are certain uphill areas that can be more demanding and require a good level of fitness.

  • How much do snowshoes weigh?

    Depending on the weight of each person will correspond one size of snowshoe or another, ranging from size S to XL. The average weight of a pair of snowshoes can range from 600 grams to one kilo.

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