Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Rovaniemi (Updated 2026)

Rovaniemi, Finland
Northern Lights Hunting with Snowmobiles

Combine two of the most magical winter activities Lapland has to offer: Snowmobile driving through the Lappish wilderness and Aurora Hunting! In addition to an …More

Combine two of the most magical winter activities Lapland has to offer: Snowmobile driving through the Lappish wilderness and Aurora Hunting! In addition to an...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$157
Rovaniemi: The Real Private Northern Lights Hunt

Arktictopia's private aurora tour offers a bespoke experience, tailored to your desires. Unlike standard group tours, our adventure is fully private, ensuring comfort and intimacy. …More

Arktictopia's private aurora tour offers a bespoke experience, tailored to your desires. Unlike standard group tours, our adventure is fully private, ensuring comfort and intimacy....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$281
2.5 Hours Hike in Vaattunkikongas Forest Trail

This is an all-year-round hike! A way to discover the Lappish wilderness is through its rivers and forests. Landscape colours can change depending on the …More

This is an all-year-round hike! A way to discover the Lappish wilderness is through its rivers and forests. Landscape colours can change depending on the...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$102
The Ultimate Guaranteed Aurora Hunt

The special hunt consists in giving the most highest chance to the traveller to spot the mystical Northern lights. We provide a non limited km …More

The special hunt consists in giving the most highest chance to the traveller to spot the mystical Northern lights. We provide a non limited km...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$203
Wild Forest Berries and Mushrooms Picking Tour

Lapland is the place with the largest area for picking berries and mushrooms. Be careful with berries and mushrooms you pick because there are many …More

Lapland is the place with the largest area for picking berries and mushrooms. Be careful with berries and mushrooms you pick because there are many...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$102
Arctic Survival in Rovaniemi

Learn how to survive in the nature with guide's assistance. Build an emergency shelter. Learn how to make fire without matches. Gather eatable ingredients from …More

Learn how to survive in the nature with guide's assistance. Build an emergency shelter. Learn how to make fire without matches. Gather eatable ingredients from...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$171
ATV and Ice Fishing Experience in Rovaniemi

Experience an exhilarating day at the Arctic Circle, where you can indulge in ATV ride and trying your hand at the art of ice fishing. …More

Experience an exhilarating day at the Arctic Circle, where you can indulge in ATV ride and trying your hand at the art of ice fishing....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$247
Korouoma Frozen Waterfalls with BBQ–Small Group from Rovaniemi

Have you ever been to the waterfalls of Korouoma in winter? Have you ever seen the frozen faerie of the bluish and yellowish ice forms …More

Have you ever been to the waterfalls of Korouoma in winter? Have you ever seen the frozen faerie of the bluish and yellowish ice forms...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$157
Arctic Polar Bear Adventure Afternoon Trip

Join for this exciting Arctic Polar Adventure Trip to Ranua Wild Zoo Park - located at Southeast of Rovaniemi. Immersive Sightseeing experience & knowledge gained …More

Join for this exciting Arctic Polar Adventure Trip to Ranua Wild Zoo Park - located at Southeast of Rovaniemi. Immersive Sightseeing experience & knowledge gained...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$123
Snowshoeing tour with Wild Lunch

Discover the untouched beauty of the Arctic on this guided snowshoeing tour. Trek through a secret forest, soak in the tranquility of nature, and enjoy …More

Discover the untouched beauty of the Arctic on this guided snowshoeing tour. Trek through a secret forest, soak in the tranquility of nature, and enjoy...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$89
Rovaniemi: Private Aurora Hunting Tour

Enjoy a private tour with a maximum of 8 people and a local guide Savor a delicious meal at our local fast food restaurant, Scan …More

Enjoy a private tour with a maximum of 8 people and a local guide Savor a delicious meal at our local fast food restaurant, Scan...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$2,032
THE FROZEN WATERFALLS of Korouoma

A wonderful Hiking in the nature, about 150 km from Rovaniemi center. Korouoma every year in winter attracts many visitors with it's magical views of …More

A wonderful Hiking in the nature, about 150 km from Rovaniemi center. Korouoma every year in winter attracts many visitors with it's magical views of...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$237
Canoeing under the Midnight Sun

Paddle on the peaceful waters of Lapland and enjoy the beauty of the Midnight Sun! This guided activity will offer you a unique summer arctic …More

Paddle on the peaceful waters of Lapland and enjoy the beauty of the Midnight Sun! This guided activity will offer you a unique summer arctic...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$123
Chasing Aurora on Different Spots - Small Group

Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to witness the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) in all its glory. Guided by local experts who specialize in tracking …More

Join us on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to witness the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) in all its glory. Guided by local experts who specialize in tracking...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$168
Riisitunturi &Korouoma Canyon A Day Hike Combo

Have you ever seen the frozen faerie of the bluish and yellowish ice forms between the fearsome rocks in the tunnel of lacy snowy trees? …More

Have you ever seen the frozen faerie of the bluish and yellowish ice forms between the fearsome rocks in the tunnel of lacy snowy trees?...

10 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$303
Excursion to Santa Claus Village: Photo, Certificate, and Lunch

Santa Claus Village can be crowded any time of the year—plan ahead and prebook your visit with this Santa Claus Village Experience with Santa Photo …More

Santa Claus Village can be crowded any time of the year—plan ahead and prebook your visit with this Santa Claus Village Experience with Santa Photo...

3 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$161
Small-group Wintertime Amethyst Mine Visit from Rovaniemi

Wintertime Amethyst Mine Visit Grab a pickaxe, head out to the mining tour for rare gemstones! At the Lampivaara Amethyst mine, dig out your own …More

Wintertime Amethyst Mine Visit Grab a pickaxe, head out to the mining tour for rare gemstones! At the Lampivaara Amethyst mine, dig out your own...

6 hours 30 minutes
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$205
2-Hour Ice Fishing Experience in Rovaniemi, Finland

This is a way to enjoy the beautiful white frozen landscapes and doing the most traditional winter local activity. Try your luck catching an arctic …More

This is a way to enjoy the beautiful white frozen landscapes and doing the most traditional winter local activity. Try your luck catching an arctic...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$113
Active Family Adventure in Rovaniemi

What makes this adventure truly unique is the way it brings together the most memorable parts of Lapland in a single experience designed with families …More

What makes this adventure truly unique is the way it brings together the most memorable parts of Lapland in a single experience designed with families...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$210
Reindeer Experience with Sledge Ride

Venture beyond the Arctic Circle to a reindeer farm, enjoy a sledge ride and learn about the traditions of reindeer herding in Lapland! …More

Venture beyond the Arctic Circle to a reindeer farm, enjoy a sledge ride and learn about the traditions of reindeer herding in Lapland!...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$98
Candle Workshop

During our two hour workshop, we will be sampling a fraction of our scent library and exploring the link between scent, memory, candles and how …More

During our two hour workshop, we will be sampling a fraction of our scent library and exploring the link between scent, memory, candles and how...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$179
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