Riisitunturi winter tour: Snowshoes & campfire sausages

Walk into Lapland's snow-covered forest and grill sausages over a campfire

A guided winter tour of Riisitunturi National Park combines snowshoeing through untouched forest with a traditional Lappish campfire meal. Your guide leads the outing, provides snowshoes and winter gear, and prepares grilled sausages and warm blueberry juice at a forest stop. The eight-hour experience mixes outdoor walking with cultural moments and downtime by the fire.

The experience

Riisitunturi National Park sits in Lapland near Rovaniemi, and this tour strings together the landscape and the food that define the region. You'll wear snowshoes and winter overalls provided by the operator, walk through the snow-covered forest with an English-speaking guide, and stop partway through for the centerpiece: a campfire where your guide grills sausages and serves hot blueberry juice. The pace is built around that break, so you're not rushing between two points. You're moving through the park and then settling into the warmth and quiet of the fire.

The eight-hour outing includes transportation from your pickup point, so the day is structured around the park itself rather than around driving. Beyond the sausages and blueberry juice, you'll taste blueberry jam and Finnish squeaky cheese at the campfire, tasting moments that anchor the experience in local food rather than generic trail snacks. The guide handles the logistics of fire, food and safety, leaving you to move at a moderate pace through the forest and then sit still by the flames.

What’s included

• Snowshoes and winter overalls.
• transportation from pickup.
• guide in English.
• hot blueberry juice and grilled sausages at the campfire.
• blueberry jam and Finnish squeaky cheese tasting.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 12 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 21 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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Lapland Royal Adventures

Is this one for you?Eight hours is a full morning and afternoon, so plan the rest of your day around it. The tour suits travelers who want to move through the forest at a moderate pace and spend real time warming up by a fire rather than rushing between multiple stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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 Riisitunturi National Park like in winter?

Riisitunturi is known for its snow-covered forest and peaceful landscape. The park offers untouched natural beauty and a quiet environment where you can move through the trees without crowds, making it a setting built for the kind of slow-paced campfire experience this tour centers on.

Do I need my own snowshoes or winter gear?

No. Snowshoes, winter overalls and all equipment are provided by the operator, so you arrive in regular clothes and change into the winter suit before you start walking.

How much of the eight hours is spent walking versus sitting by the campfire?

The tour balances movement through the forest with a substantial campfire stop where you eat, drink and rest. The exact split depends on conditions and your group's pace, but the campfire moment is the anchor of the day, not a quick break.

What happens if the weather is very cold or snowy?

The tour runs in winter conditions as they come. Winter overalls and the campfire warmth are built into the experience, but you should be prepared for cold, wind and snow. The guide assesses conditions and adjusts the route if needed for safety.