Snowshoe Walk Rovaniemi: Frozen Forest & Arctic Wildlife

The woods stay completely silent once you step away from the resort.

A guided snowshoe walk through Rovaniemi's snowy forests and open fields, starting from Apukka Resort with transfers included from the city or Santa Claus Village. You move at a relaxed pace, learning about Arctic plants, animals and local traditions from your guide, and stop to warm up with hot drinks in the quiet of the woods. The walk lasts around two hours and suits all fitness levels.

The experience

How do you actually spend a morning in the Lapland wilderness without a car? You book a pickup from your hotel or the Santa Claus Village, get driven to Apukka Resort, and step into the snow with snowshoes already fitted to your feet. The guide sets a pace that lets you take in the frozen landscape instead of rushing through it: soft snow crunches under you as you move through the forest and across open fields. Your guide shares stories about the plants and animals around you, and the old traditions of the North, so what looks like empty white space becomes a place with its own life.

Halfway through, you stop for a break and drink something hot while sitting in the woods. The quiet is the thing people mention most: no traffic, no crowds, just the sound of your own breathing and the occasional bird. The whole walk takes about two hours, which is long enough to feel like you've actually been somewhere but short enough that you're not exhausted by the time you head back to the resort and the transfer home.

What’s included

• Snowshoes and winter clothing (thermal overall, thermal boots, woolen socks, mittens).
• hot drinks during the break.
• a live guide in English or Finnish.
• transfers from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village to the resort and return.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 13:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (10 to 14 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish and Finnish

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 4 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.

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Apukka Adventures

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're staying in Rovaniemi or Santa Claus Village and want to walk into the Arctic wilderness without managing your own transport: transfers and snowshoes are included.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Finnish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 14 years). Children under 10 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 do I wear on a snowshoe walk in Rovaniemi?

The resort provides thermal overalls, thermal boots, woolen socks and mittens, so you show up in regular clothes and they outfit you for the cold. You'll stay warm enough to focus on the walk instead of shivering.

Do I need to know how to snowshoe before I go?

No. Snowshoeing is straightforward: the guide fits them to your boots and shows you how to walk in them, and within a few minutes it feels natural. The pace is relaxed, not a fitness test.

What's the landscape actually like out there?

You walk through snowy forests with frozen trees and across open fields, the kind of terrain that looks the same in every direction until your guide points out what's actually there: animal tracks, different types of plants, the way the light changes. It's the quiet Lapland landscape most people imagine.

How does the pickup work if I'm staying in Rovaniemi city?

Transfers are included from Rovaniemi city center or Santa Claus Village to Apukka Resort and back, so you don't need to arrange your own transport. The resort handles the logistics.