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Finland · NATIONAL PARKS

The 15 Best National Park Trips in Finland

26 reviewed

Forty-one national parks, and the handful within reach of an airport carry nearly all the visits. These 15 trips cover Nuuksio outside Helsinki, the crown-snow spruces of Riisitunturi, Pallas-Yllästunturi and the fells beyond, with walking distances, what the campfire lunch adds, and which of them run all year rather than only on snow.

Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour - Small group size changes everything (max 8 people)

1.Rovaniemi: Small-Group Northern Lights Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,515 reviews · 4 hours · from $136Our pick

Small-group Aurora hunt from Rovaniemi, up to 3 stops, campfire cooking, and pro photos. 4 hours in Finland’s winter dark.

“It was great, even withouth seen the Northern Lights we enjoyed a lot. The weather was cloudy that was the reason we couldn’t saw it, but the photos with the camera were great. Do this journey in only 6 people was good too, turned to be more private. Tomas, our guide, put a lot of effort on founding it.”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride - Safety Briefing and Snowmobile Skills Before You Hit the Trails

2.Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 741 reviews · 2 hours · from $121

Guided wilderness snowmobile ride in Rovaniemi, Finland. Learn controls, drive 1 hour through Arctic forest, get thermal gear, small group.

“We loved it - small group - beautiful scenery - sunshine - perfect day for a snowmobil tour! French Guide very friendly - we can only recommend this tour”

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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Half-Day Trip

From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Half-Day Trip - Meeting point and small-group pacing that feels human

3.From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 688 reviews · 5 hours · from $66Best value

Half day from Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park with a biologist guide, forest lakes, pine woods, and small-group hiking by public transport.

“Mikael has been very professional and kind in answering to our questions and curiosities. He made our visit even more enjoyable.”

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Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque - What’s Included, and What You’ll Want to Bring

4.Rovaniemi: Guided Wilderness Snowmobile Safari & Barbeque

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 622 reviews · from $124

Guided Rovaniemi snowmobile safari on a private frozen lake with pro instruction, photo stops, and a cozy BBQ by the fire.

“We did the snowmobile with Arctic GM and it was just amazing! The tour is super well organized, they pick you up on your location, they offer clothes and equipments. The location of the activity is just wonderful and the guys are very nice. Special thanks to our driver from Talin with his amazing playlist, and Max our French guide for the snowmobile. Super recommended.”

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From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food - What makes this tour work: small group, real guide, and named consistency

5.From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110

Half-day hike in Nuuksio National Park near Helsinki with snowshoe walking, homemade mushroom soup, and glögi or black current drink.

“The hike was just the right length & difficulty, for a person who is not a frequent hiker. with the group not being so large it gave a nice and relaxing atmosphere too. David was a very nice guide and his mushroom soup & snacks were delicious:)”

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Rovaniemi: Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch

Rovaniemi: Riisitunturi National Park Day Trip with Lunch - The morning drive from Rovaniemi, and how to use that time well

Northern Lights Wilderness Small-Group Tour from Rovaniemi

Northern Lights Wilderness Small-Group Tour from Rovaniemi - Small-group size: max 8 people and why it matters

7.Northern Lights Wilderness Small-Group Tour from Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Small-group Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi with winter gear, remote driving, Sami-style fire time, and guide-shot photos.

“The overall experience was spectacular, everyone was super friendly and just as excited about the tour as us. Our tour guide Tim was great. He was friendly, funny, had a lot of great facts to share, and was just fun to talk to. Definitely recommend this experience to other who are interested. The group size of 9 (guide included) was perfect and I definitely recommend smaller group size over a larger one.”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness - What the “15 to 30 km” Wilderness Ride Actually Means

8.Rovaniemi: Snowmobile Safari into the Wilderness

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $129

Ride a snowmobile through Lapland forests and frozen marshlands from Rovaniemi, with warm gear, a silence stop, and expert English guides.

“I loved it! The instructor is amazing, very funny and patient. I got stuck in the middle of the snow, but he sorted everything out. The experience is so worth it. Would do it again for sure. :)”

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Rovaniemi: Wilderness Tour

Rovaniemi: Wilderness Tour - Winter: Snow Drifts, Footprints, and Frozen-Tree Quiet

9.Rovaniemi: Wilderness Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 192 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $104

A 3.5-hour small-group wilderness tour in Rovaniemi, learning animal tracks in winter and fire-making without matches year-round.

“We loved this tour, from strat to finish. Our tour guide was Lola, who was very knowledgable on the forest and the different wildlife that we may see. We were lucky enough to see a reindeer roaming. The viewing point we went to was beautiful, we had some hot drinks there then onward to make a fire and had some food. Was a brilliant tour and perfect timing. Thank you Lola.”

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Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch - Why the Small Group Size Matters in the Real World

10.Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Guided hike in Nuuksio National Park from Helsinki, with viewpoints, berry juice, and a cozy campfire lunch for small groups.

“The Nuuksio park is the most beautiful park I've ever seen. Our tour guide, Nikolai, is an amazing guide, really well prepared and he made the trip funny. The food was amazing. The experience was 10 out of 10”

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Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks

Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks - The Guided Hike Through Finnish Forest Terrain

National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch - Private Transport to Kuusijarvi: Why That Matters

Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch - Why the Small Group Size Matters in the Real World

13.Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

Hike 7 km in Nuuksio National Park from Helsinki, enjoy a campfire Finnish lunch with berry juice, and get pro photos on a small group day.

“10 out of 5 stars! :) The park itself is extremely beautiful and more than worth seeing. Our guide, Nikolai, was absolutely amazing. He was kind and funny, and really did his best to connect with each guest. His knowledge of the flora, fauna, history, and legends of the area was the best of any nature tour guide we have encountered. His campfire building and cooking skills could have been their own tour—wonderful Finnish food, including ones from his own home town(s). He even played music around the campfire on really special instruments. Fantastic day—highly recommend!”

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Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer - Getting picked up in Rovaniemi and settling into the van

Levi: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Snowshoeing Tour

Levi: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Snowshoeing Tour - Getting there from Levi: the van ride that sets your day up

15.Levi: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Snowshoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $187

Snowshoe through Lapland tundra and forest, then warm up with campfire sausages in a hut on a 5.5-hour Levi trip.

“I am extremely disappointed with my experience. I was involved in a ski accident the day beforehand and tore my ACL, making it physically impossible for me to participate. I promptly notified the guide, provided a doctor’s note, and explained the situation in good faith. Despite clear medical documentation and circumstances entirely outside my control, I was denied any refund. While I understand that businesses have policies, a complete lack of flexibility in the face of a serious injury — especially when proof was provided — reflects very poor customer service. A more reasonable and humane approach could have been taken. I would caution future customers that if an unexpected…”

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