Step into the Arctic night on a peaceful snowshoeing adventure through the snowy forests of Ounasvaara—just minutes from Rovaniemi city center, yet far from city lights. This guided tour offers a serene escape and a chance to witness the northern lights dancing across the sky.

The trail is mostly flat and easy to walk, making it suitable for guests with moderate fitness levels. You’ll follow quiet forest paths surrounded by snow-covered trees and silence, with no vehicles or crowds—just the crunch of snow underfoot and the glow of your headlamp.

Ounasvaara’s hilltop location provides an open view to the northern sky, making it one of the best spots near Rovaniemi to observe the aurora borealis. On clear nights, the chances of seeing northern lights are excellent—Rovaniemi enjoys auroras on roughly 150 nights per year.

Led by a local expert, this small-group experience (max 8 guests) ensures a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Whether the auroras appear or not, the journey itself is magical: warm drinks, stories about the northern lights, and the quiet beauty of Lapland’s winter wilderness.