Early winter activities in Rovaniemi
What can you do in Rovaniemi in November after the first snowfall? It’s a great time to discover the first winter activities in Finnish Lapland. Set off on a snowmobile safari, explore the forest on snowshoes, or spend a cosy evening looking for the Northern Lights.
At the start of the season, tours become available gradually, depending on snow cover and trail conditions. Ice fishing in Rovaniemi begins once our team has checked that the ice on the lake is thick enough. Check the available dates for each activity and choose the tours that fit your November stay.
Ice Fishing
Try ice fishing on a frozen lake with an experienced guide. Depending on the option you choose, enjoy a meal cooked over an open fire or combine ice fishing with a snowmobile ride.
We check the ice thickness before departure. Tours that include snowmobiling also depend on trail conditions.
November offer 30% off selected private tours 20% off the small-group snowmobile and ice fishing for bookings of 2 or more participants
Guided Snowshoeing
Explore the forests of Lapland on snowshoes with an experienced guide. Choose a daytime hike, an evening outing or a full-day tour with lunch cooked over an open fire.
November offer 30% off selected private tours 20% off the guided small-group snowshoe hike
2-Hour Snowmobile Safari in Rovaniemi
A Rovaniemi favourite! Hop on a snowmobile and explore the snow-covered forests of Lapland. Choose a private tour or join a small group of no more than four snowmobiles.
Departures depend on snow cover and trail conditions.
November offer 30% off private tours 20% off small-group tours for bookings of 2 or more participants
Northern Lights Evening
Head away from the lights of Rovaniemi with an experienced guide and watch the Arctic sky for the Northern Lights.
Available with or without snow. Sightings depend on weather and auroral activity and cannot be guaranteed.
November offer 30% off the private tour
Lappish Handicraft Workshop
Meet local artisans and see how they work with natural materials from Lapland. The workshop takes place indoors and runs with or without snow.
November offer 20% off the workshop
Reindeer Farm Visit
Meet the herders, feed the reindeer and discover what daily life on the farm is like. Afterwards, share crêpes and hot drinks in a traditional kota.
Available with or without snow. Farm visit only.
Finnish Sauna & Ice Swimming
Enjoy the warmth of a Finnish sauna, then feel the contrast as you take a dip in the cold lake. It’s a tradition still very much part of everyday life in Lapland.
November offer 30% off the private experience
Trapper’s Legacy Experience
Step into the world of Lapland’s trappers and try the traditional skills they used to live in the forest. It’s a hands-on experience for children and adults alike.
Available with or without snow.
November offer 20% off the private experience
Frequently Asked Questions About Early Winter in Rovaniemi
Is there snow in Rovaniemi in November?
It can already snow in Rovaniemi in November, but how much snow falls and when it stays on the ground vary from year to year. After the first snowfall, there may still be a wait before there is enough snow to prepare and open the snowmobile trails. In some years, the snow doesn’t stay on the ground until December.
Can you go snowmobiling in Rovaniemi in November?
Snowmobile tours begin once there is enough snow and the trails are suitable for riding. Our team works to get the trails ready as soon as conditions allow after the first snowfalls.
When does the ice fishing season begin?
Ice fishing trips begin once our team has checked the condition and thickness of the ice on the lake we plan to use. Tours that combine ice fishing and snowmobiling also depend on trail conditions.
Can you go on a sleigh ride in November?
Yes, when conditions allow. Husky sled rides and reindeer sleigh rides depend on snow cover and the condition of each route.
Can you see the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi in November?
Yes, with or without snow. The nights are already long in Rovaniemi in November. Sightings depend on cloud cover and auroral activity, so they can’t be guaranteed.
What can you do if the snowmobile trails are still closed?
You can look for the Northern Lights, join a Lappish handicraft workshop, visit a reindeer farm or try the traditional skills of Lapland’s trappers. These activities are available with or without snow. Feel free to contact us and ask if we have other tours available too!