Things to do in Rovaniemi

Throughout centuries fishing has been highly valued in Lapland as a source of food and income. Nowadays, still, the tradition of fishing lives on. Taste a piece of local life by going on a full day fishing adventure! The activity suits everyone as your guide will instruct and help you throughout the trip. The fishing will be done at a private, riverside location far out of Rovaniemi city area.

Skis/snow boots for 3 hours (minimum) or for the full day at a discount.

Join us in one of the world's most exotic hiking experiences – Midnight Sun Hiking! Nightless nights, the world's cleanest air and stunning landscape views! Midnight Sun Hike is an experience that combines many of the finest highlights of northern wildlife. Bright nights crown the whole experience! Enjoy quiet sounds of nature and take unique pictures in the white night of Lapland. See the midnight sun with your own eyes!The Rovaniemi sun does not set at all between May 25th and July 18th. However, the light nights period starts earlier and lasts until August. This is the magic and exotic of a summer night. Lapland is also known to have the cleanest air in the world. It makes the pure nature experience even more comprehensive!

Bright nights offer one incomparable benefit of hiking and trekking in the wild at any time of the day, from 21h00 to 00h00 is certainly special. The professional guide will take drinks and snacks for everyone! 

A cross country ski tour around Rovaniemi

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn more about the tradition of reindeer herding in Lapland and also learn how to Ice-fishing like a Finn in a frozen Lake! A short Reindeer sleigh ride will be also experienced at the Reindeer Farm. 

Spend 1-hour with the animals that are truly the symbol of Lapland: the reindeer.You’ll also have the chance to experience a short reindeer ride in a sledge before enjoying biscuits and warm tea. After meeting the adorable reindeer the ice fishing trip will take you to the best fishing spots in the region!
At the frozen lake the guide will share the secrets of ice fishing and will help you to get started. You can find many species in the lakes around Rovaniemi: trout, rainbow trout, perch and whitefish. This is a traditional way of spending a day with family or friends like a true Lappish local! 

Auttiköngäs is one of the best natural sites to visit when in Lapland. It is a dream-come-true destination for a day trip! From deep forests to magic waterfalls this is a breath-taking beauty. We will depart early morning to Autti area, 80 kilometers from Rovaniemi city center. The tour consists in three hours hiking through the virgin forest. The area´s main sight and attraction is the 16-meter-high Auttiköngäs Falls, short stops will be made for photos during the hike, also snacks and refreshments will be provided. Along the way you can enjoy the magnificent view of the river and the rapids. Berries and mushrooms are available for pickup during the hike in the summer time.

Mouth-watering Lapland

Step into our restaurant in heart of Rovaniemi and let the unique atmosphere take you to the jourmey of fells and wilderness. Be delighted by the flavours of Lapland prepared from fresh Arctic ingredients. The restaurant is non smoking and consist of two rooms: the main dining room which seats 65 persons and a smaller "Reindeer room" for 20 persons. The furnishings are genuine Lappish handicraft and materials such as Lappish wood, reindeer horns and reindeer leather feature strongly in the design.

In addition across the street - we opened brand new & cosy Nili´s Nest for 70 persons! At the Lappish restaurant Nili you will enjoy the genuine tastes and feelings of Lapland.

The word "nili" means an old Lappish food storage building, which was built high up on a stump of a tree.

Warmly welcome!