Lapland: Snowshoeing hike with local guide & pickup

Summary

Walk through Lapland’s snowy silence with a guide and warm blueberry juice

You’ll follow a local guide into Lapland’s snowy forests near Rovaniemi, learning to walk on fresh powder with snowshoes. Warm up with hot blueberry juice and snacks mid-hike, surrounded by winter silence. With hotel pickup included and all gear provided, you’ll get a real taste of Lapland’s wild side — and maybe surprise yourself along the way.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I was nervous about snowshoeing in Lapland. It sounded like something only Finns or people with legs twice as long as mine could do. But the idea of walking on untouched snow outside Rovaniemi just wouldn’t let go, so I signed up for this day trip. Our guide, Sanni, met us at the hotel (she had this calm way of talking that made me feel like I’d known her forever) and handed out these big padded boots and overalls. The air smelled sharp, almost electric — you know that clean cold that sort of wakes up your nose?

We drove maybe twenty minutes out of town, then strapped on the snowshoes (which look way less goofy once everyone’s wearing them). The first few steps were awkward — I kept thinking I’d sink straight through — but Sanni showed us how to walk so we just floated on top. The forest was quiet except for our crunching footsteps and the occasional laugh when someone tripped over a root hidden under all that powdery snow. At one point, she stopped and pointed out some tiny tracks — “fox,” she said, and grinned when I tried to say it in Finnish (I definitely butchered it).

Halfway through, we paused for hot blueberry juice and snacks right there in the woods. My hands were clumsy with gloves but honestly, nothing has ever tasted better than that sweet warmth after an hour in the cold. There was this weirdly peaceful moment where nobody talked — just steam rising from our cups and the pale sun filtering through birch trees. I still think about that silence sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Snowshoe Hiking in Lapland

• Snowshoe hiking through fresh snow

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Lapland snowshoeing hike?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included within 15km of Rovaniemi city center.

Are winter clothes provided for the snowshoeing tour?

Yes, you’ll get an overall and boots to keep warm during the hike.

How long is the drive from Rovaniemi to the starting point?

The drive is about twenty minutes from central Rovaniemi to where you start walking.

Can children join this Lapland snowshoeing experience?

Yes, but kids under 12 must be with an adult paying full price.

What snacks are served during the hike?

You’ll get hot blueberry juice and some snacks during a break in the forest.

Is this day trip suitable for beginners?

Yes, it’s suitable for all fitness levels—even if you’ve never tried snowshoeing before.

Are guides available in languages other than English?

Yes, guides can speak German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Chinese if requested ahead.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation near Rovaniemi (within 15km), all necessary winter clothes like overalls and boots, use of snowshoes for hiking through deep powder with a local guide who speaks English (or other languages if you ask), plus snacks and hot blueberry juice served right out in the snowy forest before heading back warm and tired.