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Riisitunturi National Park Winter Hike from Rovaniemi

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Hikers crossing a fell at dusk among snow-covered trees
Snowshoer pausing on an open, wind-blown fell
Winter sun breaking through snow-covered trees
Hiker on a narrow trail through deep snow and frosted trees
Snow-crowned trees on an open fell in bright winter light
Campfire burning inside an open wilderness shelter
Journey from Rovaniemi to Riisitunturi National Park for a guided winter hike among its distinctive forests and fells. When conditions are right, thick snow transforms the trees into striking shapes, creating a landscape that invites a closer look. Your guide selects the route for the day, taking account of the weather and the group’s fitness. Along the way, pause for photographs, enjoy a barbecue lunch with snacks and drinks, and take in the changing views across the winter landscape. Winter clothing, equipment, and return transfers are included, bringing the practical details together for your day outdoors. Allow 9–10 hours for the full experience, including the journey to and from Rovaniemi and hiking in the park.

Experience Highlights

  • Explore Riisitunturi National Park with a guide
  • See the winter forest and its changing snow formations
  • Enjoy opportunities for landscape photographs along the route
  • Spend a full day discovering nature beyond Rovaniemi

Included in the Experience

  • Comfortable return transfers from Rovaniemi
  • Guided winter hike in Riisitunturi National Park
  • Winter hiking equipment and clothing
  • BBQ trekking lunch, snacks and drinks

Price

€189 / adult
€165 / child (aged 3–14)
Private from €990 / group

Duration

9–10 hours

Location

Riisitunturi National Park, departures from Rovaniemi

Experience type

Premium Small-Group,
Premium Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Riisitunturi day take?

Allow 9–10 hours in total, including the drive from Rovaniemi and back and the hiking in the park.

What makes Riisitunturi worth the drive?

When conditions are right, thick snow loads the trees into striking sculptural shapes across the open fell — a landscape you do not get on the forest trails closer to Rovaniemi.

How demanding is the hike?

Your guide selects the route on the day according to the weather and the group’s fitness.

Is equipment provided?

Yes. Winter clothing and hiking equipment are included, along with return transfers from Rovaniemi.

Is food included?

Yes. A BBQ trekking lunch with snacks and drinks along the route.

Plan the rest of your trip

For frozen waterfalls and canyon scenery instead of open fells, see the Korouoma winter hike. If a full day is too much, the snowshoeing tour in Rovaniemi covers similar forest closer to town.