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The 15 Best Hiking & Trekking Days in Finland

42 tours  ·  from $81

The 15 hiking & trekking days on this page are the ones bookable today, each with its price, how long it runs and who it suits. The first is first for a reason.

Rovaniemi: Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland - Pickup, clothing, and getting ready
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Rovaniemi: Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

1.Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 753 reviews · 3 hours · from $104Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide for a three-hour snowshoe hike near Rovaniemi. You’ll cross snowy trails, possibly a frozen lake, and climb to a scenic viewpoint while learning about Lapland’s trees and wildlife. Winter clothing, boots, snowshoes, hotel pickup, hot blueberry juice, and gingerbread are included.

“Our snowshoeing activity was guided by Lore and Ben. I was a little clumsy at first, but they were incredibly patient and encouraging throughout. It was a lot of fun, and I truly enjoyed the experience. Lore and Ben were very supportive, and it turned out to be an awesome and memorable activity. I highly recommend this activity, and do ask for Lore and Ben if you get a chance.”

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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food - The 35-minute ride from central Helsinki
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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

2.Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110

Join guide David for a 4.5-hour small-group trip from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, spot berries, mushrooms, trees, and animal tracks, and enjoy seasonal treats before homemade mushroom soup at a Finnish laavu. Winter may bring snowshoes and frozen lakes; summer can include a lake swim.

“The hike was just the right length & difficulty, for a person who is not a frequent hiker. with the group not being so large it gave a nice and relaxing atmosphere too. David was a very nice guide and his mushroom soup & snacks were delicious:)”

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Rovaniemi: Lapland Ski Trekking Safari - Getting used to back-country skis
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Rovaniemi: Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

3.Lapland Ski Trekking Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 224 reviews · 4 hours · from $128

Leave Rovaniemi for a four-hour back-country ski trek through Taiga forest, snowy hills, and possibly frozen lakes. Your English-speaking guide, such as Atanas, Maca, Amy, or Aina, teaches beginners how to handle skin-equipped skis, then serves hot drinks and a Finnish campfire snack. Small groups are capped at eight.

“Here's a rephrased version of your review: We had an incredible time on our ski trekking safari! The sunny weather and perfect winter conditions made for an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Tomas, took excellent care of us, and the sausage BBQ in the cozy yurt by the campfire was the perfect way to cap off the afternoon. If you're looking for an active adventure, I highly recommend this activity.”

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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch - What the guides add to the day
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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

4.Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Travel from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park for a guided 7.5 km hike through forest, rocky viewpoints, and lakeshore paths. Guides such as Nikolai, Patricia, and Szabi lead small groups of up to eight, sharing Finnish nature and culture before a campfire lunch with local snacks and homemade berry juice.

“This your was amazing, the guide Patricia was clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the Forrest and this really shone through in the trip. The food was a nice way to try traditional Finnish foods and the views in the Forrest were stunning. If I’m ever in Finland again I’d come for the summer trip. Thank you Patricia!”

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Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks - Walking the woods, bogs, and lakes of Nuuksio
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Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks

5.Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113Top rated

Join David of Backpacker Helsinki Tour for a four-and-a-half-hour outing from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Expect a guided hike of about 5 kilometers through woods, bogs, and lake country, with Finnish plants, berries, mushrooms, warm glögi, snacks, rye bread, and homemade mushroom soup. The group is limited to eight.

“A relaxing walk with a kind and expert guide. We discovered native plants and the history of the place. Recommended!”

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National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch - Campfire lunch with a Finnish flavor
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National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

6.National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Leave central Helsinki with a guide such as Alex, Jeff, Helena, or Didi for a 6-kilometer forest walk near Kuusijärvi and Sipoonkorpi. Stop for a Finnish campfire lunch, then spend an hour in a wood-fired smoke sauna with optional lake dips. The group is limited to eight.

“What a great day! Beautiful walk through the forest, learning about foraging mushrooms and berries, birds, and plants. Beautiful setting and great guide Jeff. The lunch after the nature walk was fantastic. Then, we enjoyed the wooed fired saunas right by the lake where we cooled off in between our sauna sessions. Learned a lot and have a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend!”

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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch - What the guides add to the day
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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

7.Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

Walk about 7 kilometers through Nuuksio National Park with guides such as Nikolai, Szabi, or Patricia. Expect pine woods, rocky paths, lake views, a campfire lunch with Finnish snacks, homemade berry juice, nature stories, and professional photos. The small group is capped at eight people.

“We had a great time on this hike excursion. It was fun meeting others from around the world and sharing this experience with them. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the day with.”

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Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation - Guides who know when to talk and when to let the forest be quiet
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Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation

8.Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $187

Leave central Helsinki at 9 a.m. for Liesjärvi National Park, where guides such as Alex, Jeff, and Didi lead an easy 4.5 to 5-kilometer forest walk. Look for mushrooms, berries, birds, lichen, and wildlife, then enjoy a Finnish lunch cooked over a campfire beside a lake. Small groups are limited to eight people.

“This was a great excursion! Even before the trip, I was emailed about my dietary restrictions, which they accommodated. The meeting spot was centrally located, and our guide, Alex, was already there to meet us. He gave us a quick overview of the day, and let us know that he had ponchos, sunscreen, and insect repellent for each of us if we needed it. The trail itself was beautiful- great to be in nature after spending a couple of days in the very busy industrial city. The trail was lined with blueberry plants, and Alex shared interesting details about the plants and animals that we encountered. The campground was great…”

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Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer - The Rovaniemi pickup and the long van journey
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Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

9.Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $222

Spend eight hours exploring Riisitunturi National Park from Rovaniemi with a small group of up to eight. Guide-photographers such as Valeriia lead the 5-kilometre hike, help with photos, and serve lunch beside a campfire. Expect a long van ride, snowy scenery, and edited images afterward, but no raw photo files.

“Insane!!! Everyone needs to go here!!!!!!!! Most magical place I’ve ever travelled on earth!!!!!!!!!!”

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Helsinki: Winter Wonderland Liesjärvi National Park Hike - Walking Liesjärvi’s snow-covered trails
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Helsinki: Winter Wonderland Liesjärvi National Park Hike

10.Winter Wonderland Liesjärvi National Park Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Travel from central Helsinki to Liesjärvi National Park for an easy 4.5 to 5 kilometer winter hike. Your English-speaking guide, often Jeff, Mari, Alex, or Helena, explains Finnish wildlife and forest life before cooking salmon soup, sausages, dessert, and berry juice by a campfire. Warm boots and accessories are available.

“What an awesome day. I woke up hearing the wind blowing & I didn't think I'd make it out of bed but I'm so glad I did! Mari met us promptly at the meeting spot & drove us so nice & safely to the park. They say dynamite comes in small packages & this is Mari through & through. She was an amazing guide, knowledgeable, prepared great food & was overall a bubbly person while also giving you your space. And the hike through the park was beautiful & amazing, I highly recommend this trip to nature, and hike/cycle lovers. Great way to see a bit of the Finnish countryside…”

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Rovaniemi: Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Hot BBQ Lunch - The 1.5-hour drive from Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi: Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Hot BBQ Lunch

11.Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Hot BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 7 hours · from $140

Spend seven hours exploring Korouoma Canyon, about 110 kilometers from Rovaniemi. Your guide leads a snowy four-hour hike past frozen waterfalls and ice walls, then serves a Finnish campfire snack with hot juice. Winter clothing and boots are provided. Guides may include Toni, Paul, Santi, Edward, or Santiago, subject to availability.

“Santiago was friendly, knowledgeable, and a fantastic guide. He kept us well informed before pick-up, which was very helpful. During the tour, we shared plenty of laughs, and he supported us throughout, especially on the slippery sections. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience that I would happily recommend. Although some participants didn’t seem completely satisfied, I genuinely believe Santiago did everything he could and gave his best. The only suggestion would be that the tour description could better highlight that the route is fairly challenging, as the paths were more difficult than expected. We also asked him for Northern Lights tips, since the company offers aurora tours as we...”

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From Helsinki: Hike and Sauna in Sipoonkorpi National Park - Walking the taiga trails of Sipoonkorpi
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From Helsinki: Hike and Sauna in Sipoonkorpi National Park

12.Hike and Sauna in Sipoonkorpi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 85 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $194

Join a small group of up to eight for a 6-kilometer guided walk in Sipoonkorpi National Park, followed by a campfire lunch and a traditional smoke sauna at Kuusijärvi Lake. Guides such as Alex, Jeff, and Ronja bring Finnish nature and culture to life. Round-trip van transport from central Helsinki is included.

“Really wonderful day spent at Sipoonkorpi National Park - the hike is super relaxed, the forest is beautiful, and the sauna and lake are the perfect way to finish off. Jeff has so much knowledge and passion to share about foraging, nature and life in Finland. Highly recommend!”

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Hike to Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Including BBQ Lunch from Rovaniemi - Getting ready with thermal clothing
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Hike to Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Including BBQ Lunch from Rovaniemi

13.Hike to Frozen Waterfalls of Korouoma Including BBQ Lunch from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a snow hike past frozen waterfalls, icy cliffs, and forests. Thermal clothing, guide commentary, a campfire BBQ, and blueberry tea are included. Guides such as Alex, Julia, Chris, and Alize have led recent departures, but the guide varies by date.

“Excelente experiencia. Nos costó físicamente por nuestra edad más de 65, pero valió la pena. Muy buenos guías.”

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Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ - Walking the canyon and finding the ice
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Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ

14.Korouoma Canyon Frozen Waterfalls Hike & Private Teepee BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Alex, or Elias. Walk about 5 kilometers through snowy forest to frozen waterfalls, then warm up with sausages, hot berry juice, snacks, and a private teepee BBQ. Hotel transfers, drinks, and traction spikes are included.

“Michael was a great guide, he showed us the waterfalls and gave us loads of facts and safety tips. He also took us at the end to a separate tent to eat sausages and drink hot berry juice to warm up by the fire. It was such a beautiful experience, couldn’t recommend it enough.”

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From Helsinki: Magical Taiga Hike in Liesjärvi National Park - Meeting at Kiasma and riding to the forest
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From Helsinki: Magical Taiga Hike in Liesjärvi National Park

15.Magical Taiga Hike in Liesjärvi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Join Taiga Times for a seven-hour trip from Helsinki to Liesjärvi National Park. With guides such as Alex, Jeff, Helena, or Lily, you’ll walk 4.5 to 5 kilometers through Finnish forest, learn about plants and wildlife, and eat a hot Finnish-style lunch by the lake.

“It was an amazing experience, our tour guide Jeff is knowledgeable, having fun walking into the wood and picking porcini ( the newest word that I learned). And the meal was delicious as well, we sat down by the lake and enjoyed the meal together, just like a picturesque.”

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