Activities at the Arctic Snowhotel & Glass Igloos
Autumn & Winter: Finnish Sauna Experience
When in Finland, do as the Finns do and try Finnish sauna! We are happy to show you traditional Finnish sauna and an outdoor jacuzzi – imagine the fresh air, warm water and hopefully you will see the northern lights as well! The sauna is booked in private use for each party.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Available on: Daily from 10:00 to 00:00, on request
Note: Minimum 2 persons required.
Autumn: Visit to Reindeer Farm
Our guide will take you to visit a traditional reindeer farm. You can feed the reindeer and will learn about the history of reindeer herding and how the livelihood has changed in the modern world. Coffee and traditional Lappish sweet pastry is served inside where you will learn about the Lappish lifestyle. During winter, the visit also includes short ride on the reindeer sleigh!
Availabilty: Daily at 12:00 or 09:30 (depending on season)
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (autumn) or 2 hours (winter)
Note: Minimum 2 persons.
Autumn & Winter: Visit to Santa Claus Village
Our guide will drive you to a must-see and most popular place in Rovaniemi, Santa Claus Village. You can cross the magical line of Arctic Circle, meet Santa Claus himself and visit his official post office and do some souvenir shopping. The Snowman World is open from December 6. Our guide will show you where everything is located to help you to explore the area on your own. The excursion includes lunch so you can enjoy it any time you want with your lunch coupon. At 15:00 (in autumn) or at 16:15 (in winter) our guide will pick you up in front of Snowman World (in Autumn)
Availability: Daily at 11:30 or 10:00 (depending on season)
Duration: 4.5 hours (autumn) or 6.5 hours (winter)
Note: Minimum 2 persons.
Autumn: Nature Walk
After a short drive with our guide, it is time to start exploring the forest around us. During this excursion, you will get familiar with Finnish berries of the season together with our guide and be able to pick the berries yourself. There is also time to enjoy the silence of the forest and have sandwiches with berry juice – the food always tastes better when enjoyed outdoors! When the excursion is finished, you can take the berries with you if you haven’t eaten them all yet!
Duration: 2.5 hours
Available on: Daily at 16:30
Note: Minimum 2 persons required. Weather dependent.
Autumn: Guided Electric Mountainbike tour to Husky Kennel
This bike tour will take you through the scenic village Sinettä and arctic nature to a local husky kennel. At the kennel, you will meet the dogs that take you on a 800m ride with a cart and learn more about everyday life at the kennel. Snacks included.
Availability: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday at 11:30
Duration: 3.5 hours
Note: The cart drive is weather dependent. Mininum 2 persons. Height limit: 160cm
Autumn & Winter: Ice Sculpting
Learn more about snow and ice building and explore the ice sculpting facilities “behind the scenes” where the artists of the SnowHotel work. Try your own ice sculpting skills by sculpturing your own piece of ice at this workshop. The sculptures will be displayed in the SnowHotel.
Availability: Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 16:30
Duration: 1,5 hours
Note: Minimum 2 persons. Age limit: 10 years
Winter: Entrance ticket to Arctic SnowHotel
Visit one of the biggest Snowhotels in the world, which is rebuild every year. The SnowHotel can sleep up to 70 guests and has different sized rooms. Besides rooms, you also find an Ice chapel, Ice Restaurant and Ice Bar inside the SnowHotel. The temperature is always kept between 0C and -5C degrees. Definitely worth a visit!
Availability: Daily from 10:00 to 19:00
Note: Minimum 2 persons required.
Winter: Ice Fishing
Participate in a fun arctic activity which will be memorable for people in all ages. Our guide will take you to a near-by lake where you will learn how to drill a hole through a thick ice. With luck, you might catch a fish!
Duration: 1 hour
Available on: Daily at 10:00 (from 01.12.23)
Winter: Snowshoe Excursion
Our guide will show you how to walk with these arctic shoes and show you the beautiful landscape of near-by lake as well as a path through snow-covered forest. During the excursion you will have a break by campfire where you will enjoy some hot drinks and can roast sausages by the fire.
Duration: 2 hours
Available on: Daily at 14:00
Winter: Electric Snow Scoot Safari
Take an exciting ride with the electric snow scoots in the near-by surroundings. Our guide will give you the instructions before you head out on a fascinating ride. During the safari you will have a break by a campfire where you will enjoy some hot drinks and can roast sausages by the fire.
Duration: 2 hours
Available on: Daily at 14:00 (from 15.12.23)
Note: Not suitable under 12
Winter: Arctic Sauna Package
Experiencing Finnish sauna is the most popular activity in Finland. The Snow Sauna is the only sauna in the world that is 100% made of snow and ice, and is rebuild annually. It is such a different experience that you don’t want to miss it! Feel the warmth and humidity of this very steamy sauna around you and hear the cracking sound of the snow that is slowly melting. You can use this sauna for approx. 15 minutes after which it is time to go to Finnish sauna or outdoor jacuzzi and let the sauna to refreeze.
Availability: Daily from 10:00 to 00:00
Includes: Finnish sauna + snow sauna + outdoor jacuzzi + sauna beverage (non-alcoholic Finnish fizzy drink)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Note: Minimum 2 persons.
Winter: Visit to Santa Claus Village & Husky Ride
A Visit of the famous Santa Claus Village is a must when visiting Rovaniemi. After arrival, the guide will explain you where everything is located. At the village you can meet Santa Claus himself, visit Santa Claus’ Main Post Office, cross the magical line of Arctic Circle or explore the Snowman world (winter activity park). The excursion includes lunch (buffet) in Restaurant Santamus, a 2,5km husky ride and hot juice with cookies.
Availability: Tuesday-Sunday at 10.00 (excl. December 24 & December 31)
Duration: 6,5 hours
Note: Minimum 2 persons required.