Arctic Circle hiking in Lapland: Sausage grilled over open fire

Grilling sausage over an open fire is how locals rejuvenate in the Arctic wilderness.

This three-hour hiking tour in Lapland takes you into the Arctic Circle nature with a local English-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. You walk through the landscape (a nature hike scaled to your fitness level), then stop to cook sausage and drink berry juice over an open fire while your guide shares stories of Arctic local life. The picnic itself is the rejuvenation: a Finnish-style break built into the rhythm of the day.

The experience

The hike starts from your hotel and moves at a pace that suits you. Lapland's Arctic Circle hiking area opens up differently depending on the season: in summer, after six months of dark winter, the landscape regains its vitality under the midnight sun. In autumn, from September through November, the forest shifts through red, green and yellow. The walk is your chance to step away from the city and let your body settle into the rhythm of the place.

The picnic is where the tour turns. You stop at an open fire and grill sausage Finnish-style, sip berry juice, and listen to your guide's stories about how Arctic locals live and work. This is not a rushed meal: it is built into the three hours as the centerpiece, the moment the hike becomes a rejuvenation. Your guide is there throughout, speaking English and reading the landscape as you move through it.

Pickup and return from your hotel are included, so you do not arrange transport. The tour scales to your fitness level (call it a nature walk or a hike depending on what you choose), which means the day works whether you are easing back into movement or pushing harder. Infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Your guide speaks English and leads you through the hike.
• pickup and return transport from your hotel.
• a nature walk or hike scaled to your fitness level into the Arctic Circle.
• a Finnish-style picnic with grilled sausage and berry juice cooked over an open fire.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 13:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Sunny Safari

Is this one for you?This tour works best for small groups or solo travelers who want to move at their own pace and have time to sit by the fire. The three-hour structure (walk, then cook, then listen) suits anyone who needs to step away from routine and rejuvenate, not someone rushing between attractions.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Arctic Circle hiking area in Lapland like in different seasons?

In summer, the landscape regains its vitality under the midnight sun after six months of winter darkness. In autumn, from September through November, the forest shifts through red, green and yellow as the color changes. The hike adapts to what you find when you arrive.

How does the pace of the hike work if I am not sure about my fitness level?

The nature walk scales to your fitness level, so you can walk at a pace that suits you. Your guide adjusts the route and intensity based on what you are comfortable with, making it work whether you are easing into movement or looking for something more demanding.

What happens during the picnic stop?

You stop at an open fire and grill sausage Finnish-style, then sip berry juice while your guide shares stories about Arctic local life and how people live in this region. The picnic is built into the three hours as the centerpiece of the experience, not a rushed break.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup and return service from your hotel are included in the tour, so you do not need to arrange your own transport to the hiking area.