Two people on their backs with snowshoes and sticks walking on the snow on the road next to the forest.
a person snowshoeing in the rovaniemi forest in the sunshine
Three happy girls on snowshoes passing through pine forest
Snowy Rovaniemi forest with snow-covered firs
Three smiling and warm girls in snowshoes passing through the woods while it snows
Snowshoers traversing a snow-covered forest
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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 AM.
Ends: Back at the same point around 1:00 PM.
Free cancellation!

Briefing

If you want to walk through the snowy forests of Rovaniemi in a very special way, keep reading!

The Snowshoeing Half-Day Tour in Rovaniemi gives you the chance to explore stunning snowy landscapes in a comfortable and accessible way. Using snowshoes and trekking poles, you’ll be able to reach forested areas that would be difficult to access with regular hiking boots. You'll go on a 2-hour hike through the beautiful surroundings of Rovaniemi, always accompanied by a professional guide who will share the best-kept secrets of Finland’s famous forests. To wrap things up, the tour includes a delicious hot drink to warm you up after the hike. Get ready to enjoy an exciting adventure in Lapland!

Tour details

Included

  • Professional guide in English, Spanish, and French
  • Hot drink
  • Snowshoe and trekking pole rental

Not included

  • Meals

Important information

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

While it’s not a particularly difficult tour, a good physical condition is recommended due to some steeper sections where the snow gets deeper and the snowshoeing becomes more demanding.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation!

If you cancel at least 7 days before the start of the tour, you will receive a 100% refund. If you cancel less than 7 days in advance, you will receive a 50% refund of the total cost.

Tour itinerary

Snowshoeing Half-Day Tour in Rovaniemi

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Meeting point in Rovaniemi

The Snowshoeing Half-Day Tour in Rovaniemi will start at the meeting point in Rovaniemi at 10:00 AM. Once the group has gathered, we’ll board a minibus that will take us to the starting point of the route—about a 30-minute drive. Once there, your guide will hand out snowshoes and trekking poles and give you a brief explanation on how to walk in the snow—it’s easier and more fun than you think! When everyone’s ready, we’ll begin our hike.

Man with snowshoes and trekking poles walking in a steep snowy forest

Hiking through Rovaniemi’s snowy forests:

Fully equipped, we’ll start walking through snowy landscapes filled with pine and spruce trees. You'll follow the guide through a place where you’ll feel a kind of silence you’ve probably never experienced before. Breathe in the purest, freshest air in the world.

The hike lasts for about 2 hours, and you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and learn more about Rovaniemi’s history and the legends of its forests. At the end of the hike, your guide will offer you a hot drink as a well-deserved reward after the effort.

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

Return to Rovaniemi

After two hours of walking, we’ll take off the snowshoes and hop back into our vehicle for the ride back to Rovaniemi. Around 20 minutes later, we’ll 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, meaning it experiences cold weather for most of the year, often dropping below freezing in winter (November–March).

As with any Nordic climate, you’ll need warm, especially thermal clothing. Although the activity offers gear rental as an extra, here’s a list of essentials for visiting Rovaniemi any time of the year:

  • Thermal shirt
  • Comfortable footwear for walking in snow
  • Rain jacket
  • Base layers (top and bottom)
  • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Fleece or warm mid-layer

Where does the tour Snowshoeing Half-Day in Rovaniemi start

The tour begins at a designated meeting point in Rovaniemi, which will be provided in your confirmation email. However, if you would like to include pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation, you can contact us after booking. Depending on your country of origin, there are direct flights connecting Rovaniemi with various European destinations. Alternatively, you can travel from Helsinki to Rovaniemi by train or bus:

Train: Takes between 9 and 12 hours and costs around €80 per person. Overnight trains are also available.

Bus: Takes around 12 hours and costs between €25 and €35. Note that you might need to change buses 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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