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15 Snowshoe Treks in Rovaniemi Worth the Cold

28 tours  ·  from $92 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend heading north: 15 snowshoe treks worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know first.

Rovaniemi: Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland - Getting used to snowshoes
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Rovaniemi: Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

1.Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 753 reviews · 3 hours · from $104Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour forest hike and snowshoe outing near Rovaniemi. You’ll get winter overalls, boots and snowshoes, with hotel pickup within 10 km of the city center. Routes may include a frozen lake, forest trails and an uphill viewpoint. Guides have included Sara, Marina, Ewa and Lina, though your guide will vary. Hot blueberry juice and gingerbread finish the outing.

“I had such an amazing time with Oscar, Jone, and Mario! Everything was well organized and fun. I’m really happy with the experience and would definitely recommend it to others!”

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From Rovaniemi: Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour - Snowshoes through the woods and snow
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From Rovaniemi: Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

2.Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Travel about 20 kilometers north of Rovaniemi for a four-hour Arctic outing that pairs snowshoeing with ice fishing and a hands-on fire-making lesson. Your English-speaking guide supplies snowshoes, fishing gear, and winter clothing, then leads a group of up to eight through snowy woods and onto a frozen lake. You may spot animal tracks, but fish and wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“It was a wonderful combination of trying snow shoeing and ice fishing on such a gorgeous winter day. our guide Gabor was great!”

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Rovaniemi: Winter Wilderness Snowshoeing Trip - Forest, frozen swamp, and lake views
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Rovaniemi: Winter Wilderness Snowshoeing Trip

3.Winter Wilderness Snowshoeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Spend three hours snowshoeing through Lapland’s winter wilderness with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to eight. Learn the basics of snowshoeing and fire-making, then warm up with a campfire snack. Winter clothing, boots, equipment, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though central Rovaniemi stays are excluded from pickup.

“Our guide was fantastic from getting us ready for the adventure to her information during the hike. The pickup and drop off was great too.”

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Night Snowshoeing Adventure under the Northern Lights - What the three hours look like
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Night Snowshoeing Adventure under the Northern Lights

4.Night Snowshoeing Adventure under the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Set out from Rovaniemi with an English-speaking guide for a three-hour snowshoe walk through Arctic forest or across frozen ground. Your guide adapts the route to the group, then builds a fire with flint, steel, and natural materials for hot drinks and a Finnish snack. The Northern Lights are possible, never guaranteed.

“Belle activité. Ciel magnifique. Guide génial. Bémol, l'activité raquette est un peu courte et assez simple : balade dans une forêt à peine 1h. Le temps de trajet vers le lieu d'activité est de 35'. Le temps de trajet est plus long que l'activité. Le réconfort près du feu est intéressant mais se fait à la fin dans un yourth sur le parking...”

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Rovaniemi: Snowshoe Walk to The Arctic Nature - The hot-drink pause is part of the point
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Rovaniemi: Snowshoe Walk to The Arctic Nature

5.Snowshoe Walk to The Arctic Nature

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 2 hours · from $108

Walk about 2.5 km through snow-covered woods near Rovaniemi on a relaxed, two-hour guided snowshoe outing. Your English-speaking guide shares facts about Arctic plants, animals, and local traditions, then pauses for a hot drink. Snowshoes and winter clothing are included, as are transfers from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village.

“A különböző programok résztvevőit közös busszal vitték a belvárosi találkozóhelyről Apukkaba. A csoportokat utána itt osztották szét. Egy rövid útmutatás után indultunk a kb. 2,5 km-es sétára a fagyott távon és erdőben. A túravezetők nagyon tájékozottak és kedvesek voltak. Sokat magyaráztak a természetről, növényekről, állatokról és az ökoszisztémáról, amit nagyon hasznosnak találtunk. A túra számunkra egyáltalán nem volt megterhelő, én személy szerint inkább fáztam, mintsem kimelegedtem. Ízelítőnek azonban kiváló volt. Egyetlen negatívumként említhető, hogy először csak egy kis buszt küldtek, amire nem fért fel mindenki, így aki lemaradt még várnia kellett. Mi szerencsére felfértünk az első...”

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Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour - Drilling a Hole in the Frozen Lake
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Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

6.Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $137

Spend about four hours outside Rovaniemi snowshoeing through snowy terrain and trying ice fishing on a frozen lake. A professional guide provides equipment, winter clothing, fishing instruction, hot drinks, and Finnish snacks cooked over a fire. A fish may be added to the meal if you catch one of decent size, but there is no guarantee.

“Het sneeuwschoenwandelen was echt geweldig! We kozen om het bospad te doen en dit was uitdagend, maar veel leuker dan enkel over het meer. Eenmaal klaar met wandelen zochten we een plekje op het meer om een gat te maken. Dit was erg leuk. Tijdens het vissen zelf moet je staan en krijg je geen stoeltjes. Helaas niets gevangen, maar er werd ook niet uitgelegd wat de beste manier is om een vis te vangen enkel hoe ver je lijn in het water moet hangen. Achteraf bleek dat je zo stil mogelijk moet staan en zijn. Gelukkig was het vuurtje in de tipi tent heerlijk en waren de worstjes die…”

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Snowshoe Trip in the Wilderness - Getting comfortable in snowshoes
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Snowshoe Trip in the Wilderness

7.Snowshoe Trip in the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106Top rated

From Rovaniemi, ride to a quiet forest for a guided snowshoe walk among snowy trees and frozen rivers. Your guide shows you how to use the snowshoes, look for animal tracks, and make a fire with natural materials. Winter clothing, equipment, transport, hot drinks, and a campfire snack are included.

“Fun activity. Everything went smoothly: hotel pick up, drive, fitting boots, snow shoes, nice hike and lapish BBQ.”

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Snowshoeing Adventure with Ice-Fishing, Fire and Survival - A campfire you help make
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Snowshoeing Adventure with Ice-Fishing, Fire and Survival

8.Snowshoeing Adventure with Ice-Fishing, Fire and Survival

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

Snowshoe into Lapland’s quiet forests with an English-speaking guide, use a map and compass, learn practical survival skills, then try drilling a fishing hole in a frozen lake. You’ll build a fire and cook any fish you catch; a Finnish barbecue snack is prepared if the fish do not bite. One family’s guide was Timo, though your guide may differ.

“We went on this adventure as a family of 4, with two boys aged 7 and 9. It was the highlight of our holiday. There was a total of 6 persons in our group plus the guide. Our guide Timo did a great job teaching us many things about survival and orientation. We all learnt how to start a fire with the tool, while the other couple also caught a fish. So many things are included in this adventure that you get a full taste of the arctic life. We recommend it.”

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Wilderness snowshoe adventure - A photographer’s view of the Arctic woods
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Wilderness snowshoe adventure

9.Wilderness snowshoe adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126

Travel from Rovaniemi by minivan to a snowy forest for a guided, several-kilometre snowshoe trek. A professional photographer leads the outing, shares nature-photography tips, and pauses with you at a wooden shelter for a campfire, hot drinks, and snacks. Snowshoes and poles are provided, along with warm clothing and boots if needed. The tour lasts about three hours and includes edited photos.

“A very unique experience that allows you to see some of the stunning wintry landscape in Lapland. Our host was friendly, helpful and determined to get some beautiful pictures of everyone to take home.”

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Snowshoeing in the Arctic Wilderness - Getting used to snowshoes
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Snowshoeing in the Arctic Wilderness

10.Snowshoeing in the Arctic Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Leave Rovaniemi by van for a guided snowshoe walk through snowy Lappish woods, with possible views of frozen water and rapids. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of up to eight and prepares reindeer burgers over an open fire. Guides have included Antoine, Maikel, Patrick, Siggy, and Martin.

“Just WOW! Thank you Siggy for a wonderful adventure!”

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Korouoma Canyon Snowshoe Trip - What the seven-hour day looks like
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Korouoma Canyon Snowshoe Trip

11.Korouoma Canyon Snowshoe Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $179

From Rovaniemi, travel to Korouoma Canyon for a guided walk among frozen waterfalls, cliffs and forest. Gear, transport and lunch are included, with coffee or tea along the way. Guides such as Utsav and Reetta have led trips here, and you may hear about local plants and animals. Snow conditions can vary, so the outing may be a hike rather than a snowshoe trip.

“We have a great guide and had a great day . Not much snow so only a hike , however the frozen waterfalls were amazing. Good lunch cooked over the fire with more than enough to eat”

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Scenic Snowshoeing on the Top of Pyhä Fell - Learning to move on snowshoes
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Scenic Snowshoeing on the Top of Pyhä Fell

12.Scenic Snowshoeing on the Top of Pyhä Fell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $128

Ride the PyhäExpress chairlift to Pyhä Fell, weather permitting, then learn to snowshoe with a guide who shares stories about Arctic nature and old Lappish beliefs. This 2.5-hour beginner-friendly outing includes snowshoes, poles, and hot berry drinks. A forest descent and frosted trees add to the appeal; dress for winter conditions.

“Notre guide nous a fait découvrir les paysages de Pyha et nous a fait vivre une très belle aventure. La descente dans la forêt a été une formidable partie de rigolade !”

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Snowshoeing in Lapland Wilderness - The campfire break, sausages, and hot juice
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Snowshoeing in Lapland Wilderness

13.Snowshoeing in Lapland Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set out from Rovaniemi with a guide for a short snowshoe walk through the winter woods, then warm up by a campfire with sausages and hot juice. Thermal overalls and snowshoes are provided, and young children can ride in toboggans. The full outing takes about three hours, including transfers and changing.

“Nos encantó la experiencia, Andrés el guía un 10, super amable, atento y no falta un detalle, muy recomendable para ir con niños.”

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Snowshoe Trip in the Forest - Walking among the snowy trees
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Snowshoe Trip in the Forest

14.Snowshoe Trip in the Forest

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 9 reviews · from $91Best value

Set out from Rovaniemi for a guided, three-hour snowshoe walk among Lapland’s snowy trees. Your guide provides the gear and commentary on local nature, while you look for animal tracks and stop midway for food, coffee, or tea. Choose a 10 AM or 2 PM departure; hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Expérience payée qui n’a pas eu lieu au vu de la non organisation de l’agence Lapland Welcome. Arrivés 15 minutes avant l’heure, attendu 45 minutes sans que personne nous prenne en charge. Il a fallu se plaindre pour qu’on nous apporte des chaussures. Après cela le guide Read more”

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Snowshoeing in the Arctic Circle Wilderness - The forest is the main event
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Snowshoeing in the Arctic Circle Wilderness

15.Snowshoeing in the Arctic Circle Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $136

From Rovaniemi, ride about 20 minutes to a wilderness area and follow a guide on snowshoes through snowy Lapland woods. The outing lasts about four hours, with 1.5 to 2 hours of walking, a campfire break, hot chocolate and sweet rolls. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered; the group is limited to 14.

“Guide was great and experience was fun but not worth the money paid. We essentially put some metal shoes on and went on a 30 minute walk which would have been more reasonable should it have been 20 - 30 cheaper.”

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