To experience the best vibes of summer in Rovaniemi, head to Ounasvaara, nestled amidst beautiful nature and offering diverse services. Enjoy a sauna by the Kemijoki River at Summer Restaurant Sauna, feel the thrill of speed at Ounasvaara Ski Resort during the summer season, and savor top-notch northern flavors at Sky Kitchen & View, the panoramic restaurant atop Ounasvaara.
Experience Ounasvaara's summer classics: the summer sled track and the scenic lift. The immensely popular summer sled track starts from the top of Ounasvaara, offering breathtaking views for riders. It's a suitable activity for everyone, with a safe track and adjustable speed for each rider. You can reach the starting point either by taking the chairlift from the base station or by beginning the tour from the upper station at Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara.
The chairlift offers one-way trips, or you can opt for a round trip to enjoy the scenery. At the upper station, you can disembark from the lift and take a moment to admire the views before your return trip down.
There are four downhill tracks built and maintained in Ounasvaara Bike Park. Two of them are blue (easy) and two are red. You can easily rise to the top of the hill by a chair lift and bring your bike along.
BIKE RENTALS
Enduro and fat bikes are available for rent at the ski resort's equipment rental shop. Fat bikes come in traditional and electric-assist options. Mountain bikes are also available for children. To complement the summer offerings for children, there are complimentary pedal cars available for use on the paved track in the yard.
Summer Restaurant Sauna, located on the banks of the Kemijoki River, is just a 5-minute drive from the center of Rovaniemi. Situated in the courtyard of Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets, it boasts Rovaniemi's most famous terrace and public sauna, offering a wood-heated sauna experience and refreshing swims in the Kemijoki River. Get ready for the authentic taste and aroma of grilled food and the best sauna experience in Rovaniemi! The sauna fee is 5€, and if needed, you can rent a towel and swimsuit for 6€.
Additionally, you can enjoy beach volleyball and rent SUP boards in the area.
Easily ascend to the summit of Ounasvaara with the scenic lift to reach Sky Kitchen & View restaurant, renowned for serving the best food in town alongside the most breathtaking views.
Sky Kitchen & View is Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara's panoramic restaurant, which has consistently been voted onto Finland's top restaurant lists for several years. At Sky Kitchen & View, you can admire the panoramic views of Ounasvaara's nature from horizon to horizon through the expansive windows, whether it's during breakfast or dinner.
The popular Savurafla is located in the old boathouse on Kotisaari island, accessible only by boating. Savurafla is open during the summer from June 14th to August 31st, Thursdays to Saturdays.
Santa Claus Office is located in Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus. Santa Claus Chamber is open every day of the year, with no entrance fee.
At Lapland Safaris, you can find equipment suitable for both beginners and experienced wilderness enthusiasts. Our staff will guide you through the use of all equipment, providing confidence for your hiking expedition. So come as you are, we'll take care of everything from necessary gear to route and safety considerations, offering carefully planned excursion options: whether your goal is to explore a wilderness pond or conquer a mountain for admiring the scenery.
Experience the unique nature of Lapland with us. Summer adventures can be found from the Lapland Safaris diverse range of excursions - go on a river boat cruise, hike with huskies, or take part in a Santa Claus safari. Take a look at the range of activities and spend a summer day with our guided tours.
