Lapland · WINTER ACTIVITIES IN SAARISELKä

7 Winter Activities in Saariselkä to Build a Short Day Around

7 tours  ·  from $52 a head

Daylight is the thing you run out of first up here. These 7 winter activities in Saariselkä justify the hours, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with it.

Saariselkä: Northern Lights Hunting Snowshoe Trip - Pickup and getting ready in Saariselkä
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Saariselkä: Northern Lights Hunting Snowshoe Trip

1.Northern Lights Hunting Snowshoe Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $111Our pick

Snowshoe through Saariselkä’s quiet winter night, learn the basics, sip hot chocolate, and watch for northern lights with Safartica.

“It was an exciting experience. Unfortunately because of clouds we couldn't see the northern lights, nevertheless the tour was absolutely great.”

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Saariselkä: Cross-Country Skiing for beginners - Getting Fitted With Skis and Poles
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Saariselkä: Cross-Country Skiing for beginners

Polar Night Snowshoe Trek - Learning to walk on snowshoes
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Polar Night Snowshoe Trek

3.Polar Night Snowshoe Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $152

Snowshoe through Lapland’s dark winter forest, track grouse and reindeer, and hunt for Northern Lights with warm drinks and local guides.

“We had an amazing experience, no northern lights, but lots of snow and fun! :)”

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Saariselkä: Back-Country Skiing Guided Tour - Meeting the guide and choosing your skis
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Saariselkä: Back-Country Skiing Guided Tour

4.Back-Country Skiing Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $94

Ski beyond Saariselkä’s marked trails on a small-group Lapland tour with wide back-country skis, wildlife chances, and a warm drink.

“Toller Guide, super Erfahrung im Schnee und auf den Skiern. Es wird sich Zeit genommen und auf alle Fragen super geantwortet.”

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Saariselkä: Rent Winter Clothing Sets - Collecting your set at Lutontie 3
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Saariselkä: Rent Winter Clothing Sets

5.Rent Winter Clothing Sets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · from $52Best value

Rent warm, waterproof Lapland clothing in Saariselkä, with boots, mittens, and delivery options that save suitcase space.

“If there had been a clear sign in front of the store, I wouldn't have gotten lost. The staff were very friendly.”

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Saariselkä: Scenic Snowshoe Safari - A 2.5-hour route through snowy northern nature
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Saariselkä: Scenic Snowshoe Safari

6.Scenic Snowshoe Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $96

Walk through Lapland’s deep snow on a guided Saariselkä snowshoe safari with warm gear, hot chocolate, marshmallows, and local nature stories.

“We had a really nice walk through the national park with our guide David. He told us a lot about the nature and gave us a little survival guide. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Winter afternoon group Ride in Saariselkä - Starting at Roll Outdoors Saariselkä at 3 pm
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Winter afternoon group Ride in Saariselkä

7.Winter afternoon group Ride in Saariselkä

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $161

Ride an e-fatbike through Saariselkä’s snowy forests on a small-group tour with a guide, lights, helmets, and easy winter trails.

“I traveled to Saariselka with my siblings and this bike experience was simply amazing. It is not easy for sure and we fell so many times, and the trail through the forest really made us question life. However, the host was extremely nice and patient, from preparing our gear to Read more”

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