Things to do in Finland
Aurora Borealis Tour Rovaniemi14 optionsLapland Northern Lights Tour17 optionsHelsinki City Tour17 optionsHusky Tour Rovaniemi7 optionsHelsinki Airport Transfer17 optionsHelsinki Walking Tour27 optionsSnowmobile Safari Rovaniemi21 optionsReindeer Safari Rovaniemi27 optionsFrozen Waterfalls Rovaniemi6 optionsRovaniemi Airport Transfer5 optionsFood Tour Helsinki6 options
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Husky and Reindeer Safari Rovaniemi: Drive both sleds in one dayYou ride behind huskies for 2km across snow, then transfer to a reindeer sled for 500m through the farm, with hot drinks at both stops and a souvenir driver's license in hand. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi are included, and the whole outing takes a half day — which is what makes it possible to do both sledding traditions without choosing between them.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try both husky and reindeer sledding without splitting your time between two separate tours — the combination is what makes a full Lapland experience fit into a half day without rushing.
Helsinki Walking Tour: Small Group with Local GuideA 2.5-hour walking tour of Helsinki led by a local guide, visiting Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Market Square, Esplanadi Park, Central Station and Oodi Central Library. Groups stay under 8 people, so you get real conversation with the guide instead of being herded through stops. The guide is Jonna, a Helsinki native who leads all tours herself and answers the questions tourists usually don't think to ask — about Finland's independence, sauna culture, and the architecture that shaped the city.Is it for me?Jonna, a Helsinki native, leads every tour herself and answers the questions that actually matter—from why a Russian Czar has a statue in the main square to how sauna shapes Finnish life.
Liesjärvi National Park forest hike guided walk with lunchA full-day guided hike through Liesjärvi National Park from Helsinki includes forest trails, a scenic lunch spot where your guide cooks a Finnish meal by the lake, and round-trip transport from Kiasma Museum near Central Station. You walk roughly 4.5 to 5 kilometers over the day, with time to explore and photograph between the hike in and the hike out. The tour runs in any season — spring's icy lakes, summer's blueberries, autumn's mushrooms — and operates rain or shine except in extreme weather, with a full refund if canceled.Is it for me?Choose this shared tour if you want a guide leading you through the park's best routes and cooking lunch by the lake; pick the self-guided option if you'd rather set your own pace and explore solo.
Ice Climbing in Pyhä, Lapland: Guided Activity for BeginnersGuided ice climbing activity in Pyhä, Lapland, where you climb a natural ice fall with professional instruction, full climbing gear and a hot beverage break. No previous experience required; suitable for anyone with moderate fitness. The guide meets you at Hotel Pyhätunturi, equips you, and leads a 10-minute hike to Tajukangas Ice Fall, where you'll make two climbs up the wall reaching above 20 meters.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Finnish, so language is not a barrier to following the instruction and the day. Book this if you want to try ice climbing without needing previous experience or worrying about how to get to the wall safely.
Lapland: Sauna, Ice Swimming & Dinner with Northern LightsYou’ll arrive to a quiet lakeside cottage near Rovaniemi for a classic Finnish sauna session followed by an icy plunge into an arctic lake (or snow if you’re brave). Warm up by a fire while your guide cooks salmon for dinner—and if luck’s on your side, step outside to watch the Northern Lights flicker above fresh snow.
Helsinki: Kallio Walking Food Tour with 8 TastingsYou’ll walk through Helsinki’s Kallio district with a local guide, tasting everything from hot salmon soup to classic Karelian pastries and sipping Finnish long drinks or mulled wine. Expect real stories about daily life, laughter over new flavors, and moments that stick with you long after you leave — especially when you try that “secret dish.”
Helsinki: Porkkala Peninsula Nature Walk & Finnish LunchYou’ll leave Helsinki behind for a few hours and walk through Porkkala’s wild forest trails with a local guide, watch eagles or maybe spot otter tracks if you’re lucky, then share a simple Finnish lunch by the Baltic Sea before heading back—expect fresh air and those small moments that stick with you.
Drive Your Own Husky Team in Rovaniemi: 5–8 km sled safariDrive your own husky sled through snow-covered forests and open Lapland landscapes on a self-guided 5–8 km trek from Rovaniemi. You and one other guest share a sled, taking turns at the reins, with a professional guide present to instruct you before departure and meet you at the farm. The experience runs about 3–4 hours total, including hotel pickup, thermal overalls, time with the dogs after the ride, and a traditional Lapland barbecue by the fire.Is it for me?This is a self-guided activity, not a tour—you're driving the sled yourself rather than watching a musher work. It suits anyone who wants hands-on control and the satisfaction of steering a team through the snow, and the shared sled means you and a partner both get time at the reins. If you prefer to sit back while someone else handles the dogs, look for a passenger-only husky ride instead.
Helsinki & Suomenlinna tour: Cathedral, fortress, ferry rideA guided tour of Helsinki's main sights—Helsinki Cathedral, Uspenski Cathedral, Sibelius Monument, Olympic Stadium, and Oodi Central Library—ending with a ferry ride to Suomenlinna, an 18th-century UNESCO World Heritage fortress. The tour runs about six hours, includes hotel pickup, cathedral entry tickets, and a tasting of Finnish flavors at Suomenlinna; your guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need to navigate to a meeting point or arrange your own transport to the first stop—the van collects you and brings you back to Market Square at the end, which works whether you have a car or not and settles the logistics for anyone staying outside the city center.
Snowmobile safari around Levi Fell: 35 km ride with hot drinksA snowmobile safari around Levi Fell in Lapland covers roughly 35 km of snowy scenery over 2–3 hours, with a stop for hot drinks and a bun at a cozy cafe. You either drive your own snowmobile (two riders per machine) or ride in a sleigh if you're aged 3–12 or prefer not to drive. The route may pass reindeer herds. Thermal clothing, a guide in English, and all equipment are provided; bring a valid driving license if you plan to drive.Is it for me?The meeting point is walkable from central Levi, so you don't need a rental car or your own transport to join—just show up 15 minutes early. If you're staying in Levi without a vehicle, this safari is built around public access and local pickup points.
Rovaniemi Northern Lights: Small Group & Photography GuaranteeYou travel in a small group with a local guide who tracks aurora conditions in real time and adjusts routes to chase the clearest skies, driving up to 350 km if needed. Professional photography is included, warm drinks come along, and if the lights don't show, you don't pay. The tour runs 4–10 hours depending on activity and weather, with pickup and drop-off in Rovaniemi.Is it for me?Book this if you want to maximize your chances of seeing the Aurora without arranging your own transport or worrying about timing — the guide's real-time tracking and willingness to drive across Lapland is what turns a single-location tour into an actual hunt.
Snowmobile Safari Arctic Circle: 2-Hour Forest DriveA two-hour snowmobile safari in the Arctic Circle area where you drive your own machine through local forests with a live guide in English. Thermal clothing, helmets and hotel pickup from selected hotels are included; you choose between sharing a snowmobile with one other person or driving solo. Children from age 4 ride in a sleigh pulled by the guide.Is it for me?Book the shared driving option if you want to keep costs down and don't mind a passenger; choose single driving if you prefer to be alone on the machine and want full control of the pace. The two-hour length suits anyone who wants a real taste of snowmobiling without committing to a full day away from other plans.
Rovaniemi: Husky & Reindeer Safari, Aurora BBQ NightYou’ll race behind huskies through snowy Lapland, glide quietly on a reindeer sleigh, and share Lappish BBQ by a bonfire while scanning for northern lights near Rovaniemi. Hotel pickup is included so you don’t have to worry about getting lost in the dark Arctic evening. It’s less about chasing perfection — more about those odd little moments you’ll remember.
Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Hunt with Unlimited Distance & PhotosYou’ll chase the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi with a local guide who adapts every move to find clear skies—sometimes crossing borders if needed. Expect real-time weather checks, warm drinks, spontaneous stops in wild places, and high-quality photos taken for you while you just watch the sky dance overhead.
Rovaniemi: Arctic Ice Floating & Northern Lights TourYou’ll float in a frozen lake outside Rovaniemi wearing a thermal suit, guided by locals who know these woods well. Warm drinks and cookies by an open fire follow your icy dip as you scan the sky for Northern Lights — sometimes they appear, sometimes not, but either way you’ll remember how it felt to drift beneath that endless Lappish night.
Rovaniemi: Snowmobile tour with reindeer & husky ridesYou’ll speed through snowy forests by snowmobile from Rovaniemi, meet local reindeer and ride their sleighs, then feel the rush of a husky sled run. With pickup included and warm gear provided, you’ll share laughs with guides and taste real Lapland flavors — moments that’ll stick with you long after your boots dry out.
Helsinki & Porvoo Old Town: Private Grand Tour with GuideYou’ll feel Helsinki’s rhythm in quiet corners and lively parks before winding through Porvoo’s storybook lanes with your guide. Taste local pastries, hear real stories behind centuries-old walls, and find moments of calm by the river—all with private transport and no set script holding you back.
Rovaniemi: Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike & BBQ LunchYou’ll walk through snowy forest trails in Korouoma Canyon, see frozen waterfalls up close, and share a traditional BBQ lunch by an open fire with your guide. Warm winter clothing is provided, plus hotel pickup from Rovaniemi—so you can focus on soaking in Lapland’s wild beauty without worrying about logistics or missing those small moments that stick with you.
Porvoo day trip from Helsinki: 3-hour guided Old Town walkA guided day trip from Helsinki to Porvoo, Finland's second-oldest city, with round-trip bus transport and a 3-hour walking tour of the Old Town's preserved 18th and 19th-century buildings. Your English-speaking guide leads you through the medieval streets, shows you the Cathedral, the oldest Town Hall in Finland, and the Devil's Stairs, then leaves you free time to visit cafes, galleries and shops before the return bus to Helsinki.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in central Helsinki and want to start your day without traveling to an outlying pickup point—the tour departs from Kamppi Shopping Centre.
Helsinki to Tallinn: Old Town Day Trip with Ferry & GuideYou’ll step off the ferry from Helsinki right into Tallinn’s medieval heart—wandering cobbled streets with a local guide, hearing legends by castle walls, tasting simple Estonian food on your own lunch break. There’s time for quiet views and small surprises before heading back across the sea at sunset.
