Ranua Wildlife Park tour: Polar bears and arctic animals
Taste local berry liquors after exploring Lapland’s wildest creatures in Ranua
A 5-hour guided tour from Rovaniemi to Ranua Wildlife Park, Lapland's largest wildlife attraction, where you walk through forest trails to observe arctic animals year-round in naturalistic settings. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch at a local café, and a live English-speaking guide. Warm clothing is recommended for winter visits.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Ranua Zoo and local cafe
- Travel to Ranua Wildlife Park
- Visit Ranua Zoo and see arctic animals
- See the Polar Bear
- Enjoy lunch in local cafe
- Visit Revontuli Ranua berry produce shop
- Taste and purchase berry liquors and wines
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi.
- guided walk through Ranua Wildlife Park with a live English-speaking guide.
- lunch at a local café inside the park.
- time to visit the Revontuli Ranua berry shop where you can taste and purchase local berry liquors and wines.
Times
- Every day 10:00
Before you book
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The experience
Ranua Wildlife Park sits in the Lapland forest about an hour from Rovaniemi. The park holds over 50 wild animal species in habitats designed to match their natural environments as closely as possible. You'll see arctic foxes, reindeer, moose, lynx, wolverines and the polar bears the park is known for: animals that live across the region but are rarely encountered outside a controlled setting. The guide leads you through the grounds at a pace that lets you watch and photograph without rushing between stops.
Lunch happens at a local café inside the park, giving you a break midway through the visit. Afterward, there's time to explore the small Revontuli Ranua berry shop on-site, where you can taste and buy local berry liquors and wines: a detail most visitors don't expect to find. The whole experience stays grounded in the forest itself. The park's design keeps the animals' comfort the priority, which is why the viewing works.
Your hotel in Rovaniemi is where the guide picks you up and drops you off, so there's no separate transport to arrange or an unfamiliar meeting point to find. The tour runs year-round, though winter visits require warm, layered clothing: the park doesn't close for cold, and seeing arctic animals in snow is a different experience than summer visits. Children stay with an adult throughout, and the park is wheelchair accessible if mobility is a consideration.
Is this one for you?The 5-hour timeframe fits a morning or afternoon slot without consuming your whole day in Rovaniemi, leaving room for other activities or rest. If you're traveling with young children or prefer not to drive yourself, the included pickup and guide service removes the logistics of finding the park and navigating it alone.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What animals will I actually see at Ranua Wildlife Park?
Ranua Wildlife Park holds over 50 arctic animal species including polar bears, arctic foxes, reindeer, moose, lynx and wolverines. The guide shows you where each species lives in the forest habitat and explains their behavior and adaptation to the region.
How long does the tour take and what's included in the time?
The tour runs 5 hours total. That covers the drive from Rovaniemi, the guided walk through the park to see the animals, lunch at the on-site café, and time to browse the berry shop before returning to your hotel.
Is the Revontuli Ranua berry shop part of the tour, or do I pay extra?
The shop visit is included in the tour time. You have the chance to taste and buy local berry liquors and wines there, but purchases are separate from the tour price. It's a small stop, not a formal tasting.
What should I wear for a winter visit to the park?
Warm and comfortable clothing is recommended for winter visits. Layered clothes work best since you'll be walking outdoors in the forest, and Lapland winters are cold. The park stays open year-round, so arctic animals in snow are part of the winter experience.
Does the tour include getting to and from my hotel?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi are included. The guide collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end of the tour, so you don't need to arrange separate transport.
Can I visit Ranua Wildlife Park if I use a wheelchair?
The park is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed throughout the tour.
Ranua Wildlife Park tour: Polar bears and arctic animals
4h–5h · EN · at your hotel
from € 361 per person
≈ US$ 410 in your currency
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