Rovaniemi: Reindeer Summer & Autumn Farm Visit at a 200-Year-Old Farm

Step into the heart of Lapland’s countryside and experience reindeer culture as it exists outside the snowy winter months. This summer and autumn tour takes you to a genuine, family-run reindeer farm where herding traditions have been passed down for over 200 years. Traveling in comfort from Rovaniemi, you’ll leave the city behind and enter a landscape of forests, open fields, and fresh Arctic air.

Upon arrival, local herders welcome you to their working farm and introduce you to their reindeer herd. Without sleds or winter crowds, the experience focuses on connection and understanding. You’ll have time to meet and feed the reindeer, observe their behavior, and learn how they are cared for throughout the year. Your guide shares stories about daily life in Lapland, the importance of reindeer to survival and culture, and how these traditions continue in harmony with nature.

The small-group setting creates a calm and personal atmosphere, allowing you to ask questions, take photos, and truly appreciate the rhythm of Arctic life. This experience offers a rare opportunity to see reindeer in a natural, non-staged environment and to understand Lapland beyond its winter image. You’ll return to Rovaniemi with meaningful insight into the region’s heritage and a deeper connection to its most iconic animals.

Approximately 3 hours

• Visit an authentic 200-year-old working reindeer farm near Rovaniemi
• Meet and feed reindeer in a calm, natural environment
• Learn about Lapland’s reindeer herding traditions directly from local herders
• Enjoy a small-group experience with personalized guidance
• Travel comfortably in modern 4×4 vehicles through the Arctic countryside

Prices start from 88 EUR (exact pricing may vary based on group size and additional services).

• Pickup and drop-off from accommodation in Rovaniemi
• Transportation in luxury 4×4 vehicles
• Visit to a family-run reindeer farm
• Opportunity to meet and feed reindeer
• Guidance from experienced local herders
• Small-group tour experience

1. Pickup from your accommodation in Rovaniemi or the city center meeting point

2. Scenic drive through Lapland’s countryside to the reindeer farm

3. Arrival and welcome by local herders at the 200-year-old farm

4. Meet, feed, and observe the reindeer while learning about their care and lifestyle

5. Cultural storytelling about reindeer herding, Arctic nature, and local traditions

6. Free time for photos and questions in a relaxed setting

7. Return transfer to Rovaniemi

• Meeting point: Pickup from Rovaniemi accommodation or Arctic GM Office, Valtakatu 26
• Cancellation policy: Full refund if cancelled at least 1 day before the experience
• Difficulty level: Easy, suitable for all ages