Auttiköngäs Nature Trail hike: Arctic forest and Autti Falls

Hike to Autti Falls and cook over a campfire in the Arctic forest

A six-hour guided hike on the Auttiköngäs Nature Trail in Rovaniemi takes you through Arctic forest to Autti Falls, where you'll photograph the majestic waterfall before your guide builds a campfire and prepares a Lappish barbecue. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center are included, with the guide speaking English and other languages available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike and enjoy Arctic nature

• Hike through Arctic Forest
• See Autti Waterfalls
• Take memorable photos
• Enjoy campfire and Lappish barbecue

The experience

Six hours on the trail means you spend the morning and early afternoon moving through the Arctic forest rather than sitting indoors. The hike follows the Auttiköngäs Nature Trail to Autti Falls, one of Lapland's most striking waterfalls, where the water drops in a way that stops most hikers long enough to take photographs. The guide leads at a pace suitable for all fitness levels, so the walk itself is the point, not speed or difficulty.

After the hike, your guide builds a campfire and prepares a Lappish barbecue: chicken breast, sweet potato, Lappish bread, marshmallow, and hot blueberry juice. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available if you request them when you book. This is where the day shifts from movement to stillness, and you eat in the Arctic setting rather than returning to town.

Pickup happens from your hotel in Rovaniemi city center or from the operator's office, and drop-off works the same way. Departure time varies by season and availability, so the local provider will email you the exact pickup time before your tour. Children from age 3 can join, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with younger children.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide (other languages on request).
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center.
• Auttiköngäs Nature Trail hiking.
• campfire Lappish barbecue with chicken breast, sweet potato, Lappish bread, marshmallow and hot blueberry juice (vegetarian and vegan alternatives available upon request).

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Youth (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

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 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Nordic Unique Travels

Is this one for you?Pickup from your hotel in Rovaniemi city center means you don't need a car or arrange your own transport to the trailhead. The guide handles the route and timing, so you can focus on the walk and the falls.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What is Autti Falls like when you reach it on the hike?

Autti Falls is one of Lapland's most beautiful waterfalls and the destination of the hike. The falls are described as spectacular and majestic, and the guide brings you to a spot where you can photograph them and spend time taking in the Arctic landscape before the campfire meal.

Does the tour include a meal, and what if I'm vegetarian or vegan?

Yes, after the hike your guide prepares a Lappish barbecue with chicken breast, sweet potato, Lappish bread, marshmallow, and hot blueberry juice. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available upon request at the time of booking.

How do I get picked up, and where does the tour start?

Pickup is included from your hotel in Rovaniemi city center or from the operator's office. The local provider sends an email with your exact pickup time before the tour, and you should be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before that time. Drop-off returns you to the same location after the hike and campfire meal.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English as standard. French, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese are available on request when you book the tour.