7 National Park Hikes in Rovaniemi Worth the Cold

1.Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 313 reviews · 9 hours · from $223Our pick

Travel two hours from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a 4-kilometre winter hike among snow-loaded spruce trees. Your English-speaking guide, such as Atanas, Lola, or Eneko, sets the pace, explains Arctic nature, takes photos, and prepares hot drinks and a Finnish campfire snack. Groups are limited to eight.

“This hiking experience was absolutely worth it! Our guide was incredibly energetic and enthusiastic, leading us through stunning natural landscapes while patiently teaching us how to identify different types of trees and recognize animal tracks. It was not just a physical adventure but also an enriching learning experience and a chance to connect with nature. The entire journey was filled with surprises and joy—definitely the happiest day of my trip! 🌿🏕️✨”

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2.Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

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

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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3.Riisitunturi National Park with Pro Photos & BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 95 reviews · 9 hours · from $159Best value

Travel from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park with a guide such as Ville, Sanni, or Soizic. Hike about 4 kilometers through snow-laden forests and high fells, pause for photographs, then enjoy sausages, Lappish sandwiches, hot drinks, and snacks by a campfire. Your guide sends 10 to 15 edited photos afterward.

“The place is amazing, truly breathtaking… Our tour guide was Joizic, who was very nice and she took beautiful photos of us!🤩”

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4.Korouoma National Park & Frozen Waterfalls Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a guided 4.5 to 5-kilometer winter hike past frozen waterfalls. Guide Alex helps with icy slopes, explains local nature, and prepares sausages, snacks, and hot drinks by the fire. Hotel pickup, transport, and return service are included. The hike suits active visitors aged 10 and up.

“We had a great time in Korouoma national Park.”

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5.Korouoma national park and frozen waterfalls hiking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $162

Travel about 100 kilometers from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a guided 2 to 6-kilometer winter hike past frozen waterfalls and canyon views. Your English-speaking guide, often Aleks, leads the walk and prepares hot drinks, snacks, and a campfire grill. Warm clothing and sturdy winter shoes are essential.

“Randonnée sublime avec un guide merveilleux qui nous a fait découvrir ce magnifique parc national et ces canyons gelés”

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6.Korouoma National Park & Frozen Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $195

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma Canyon for a guided winter hike past frozen waterfalls and tall cliffs. Guides such as Lena and Oleg explain the area along the way. After roughly three hours outdoors, warm up beside an open fire with Finnish sausages or a vegetarian meal, plus hot drinks and snacks.

“Knowledgeable tour guide. The tour could be seen as reasonably difficult for older or less fit people or kids as it can be quite steep in sections. The natural untouched area is beautiful. The BBq around a fire is a nice touch to finish the day.”

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7.Trip to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Amethyst Mine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $239

Travel from Rovaniemi to Pyhä-Luosto National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Utsi, hear stories about Lapland and Sámi culture, enjoy a campfire BBQ, and visit Europe’s only operating amethyst mine. You’ll dig for a small amethyst stone to keep. Winter trips add a snow-car ride and take about eight hours.

“We had a wet day. So didn't really do any walks. The mine was exactly as expected. Make sure to grab a pulla and coffee from the Cafe. The lunch provided was very good. And our guide had great stories and very willing to take group photos. They even provided chicken nuggets for the picky eaters.”

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