Reindeer farm visits from Rovaniemi
Meeting the herd is the point. The sled comes second, or not at all. Summer visits without snow and winter farm visits with a short ride.
Not every reindeer visit needs a sleigh ride. In summer there is no snow for one, and in winter some travellers mainly want to feed the animals and hear how a farm works. This page covers both: the summer farm visit without a sled, and the winter farm visits where a short ride of 400–500 m is part of the programme.
Farm visits compared
Grouped by season. Within each group the most-reviewed visit comes first.
| Photo | Tour | Sled distance | Day / evening | Transfer | Duration | Rating ↕ | Price ↕ | Book |
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| Summer · no sled Feeding and farm life, no snow needed. | ||||||||
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Summer farm visit, feeding only Wonderlapland | No sled | Day (summer) | Check listing | Check listing | ★ 4.9 (30) | €110 per person | Book now |
| Winter · farm visit + short ride A 400–500 m ride as part of the farm visit. | ||||||||
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Farm visit + 500 m ride Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park | 500 m | Day | Check listing | 2.5 hours | ★ 4.2 (1,584) | €87 per person | Book now |
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Farm visit + short 400 m ride Wonderlapland | 400 m | Day | Check listing | 2.5 hours | ★ 4.6 (416) | €150 per person | Book now |
Prices come live from GetYourGuide and Viator; the booking page shows the final amount before you pay. Distances and times are the operators’ own figures from each listing, checked 28 September 2026; times marked “(reviews)” come from traveller reviews. “Not stated” means the listing gives no figure, and we do not estimate one.
The summer visit: feeding without a sled
Wonderlapland’s summer farm visit is about the animals: you meet the herd and feed the reindeer, and there is no sleigh ride. It is the option for the months without snow, and a calmer way to spend time with the reindeer for anyone who is not set on riding.
Farms around Rovaniemi also receive visitors in summer and autumn, between the sleigh seasons. The bookable visit on this page is a summer visit; the listing shows the dates on which it runs.
Winter: a farm visit with a short ride
In winter, the farm visits with a 400–500 m ride combine time with the herd (feeding, photos, an explanation of how the farm works) with a few minutes on the sled. Reviewers of these visits describe the ride as short, about five minutes; if the ride matters most to you, look at the safaris of 1.5 to 3 km instead.
Two things to know about the short winter visits:
- The ride depends on snow. Wonderlapland’s listing states that the 400 m ride only runs when there is enough snow and that there is no refund if it cannot take place. A review from May describes such a visit: no ride, and a shorter programme overall.
- Busy farms. A December reviewer of the same visit counted groups from several other organisations at the farm at the same time, which made for a large group.
Between the seasons
Sleigh rides start once there is enough snow, usually from around mid-November, and end in early or mid-April. In the weeks around those dates a winter tour can turn into a feeding visit anyway. If you travel then, a visit built around feeding avoids the disappointment of a ride that does not happen. More on the best time page.
What travellers say about the farm visits
Real traveller reviews from GetYourGuide.
Farm visit with a short 400 m sleigh ride
★ 4.6 (416 reviews)
“Great experience, petting and feeding reindeers with a quick ride on the sladge (400 mt) with a bit of explanation on the farm and animals, hot tea or coffee and homemade biscuits.”
“… Since there was no more snow, we couldn't go on a sleigh ride. Instead of 2.5 hours, the event lasted only 1.5 hours with transportation. …”
“… there were 10 different groups from other organizations, so the group was literally 50 people. … You only ride one 400m lap or so with one reindeer …”
Praise goes to petting and feeding the reindeer, the explanations about the farm and the hot drinks with homemade biscuits. Critical reviewers mention the price, a ride of a single lap, a farm shared with groups from other operators and, once the snow had gone, a visit without any sleigh ride. The listing states that the ride depends on the snow and that there is no refund if it cannot run.
Reindeer farm visit with a 500 m sleigh ride
★ 4.2 (1,584 reviews)
“Very nice activity, 500m with the sleigh was more than enough, very good value for the money and all the people there were very nice. … We got our reindeer driving licences, loved it. We fed the reindeers, made a lot of photos, learnt about the lives of reindeer.”
“It's nice to see the reindeer, but that's about it. The activity is very expensive for what it is… The reindeer ride lasts less than 5 minutes. …”
Reviewers who enjoyed this visit mention the staff, feeding the reindeer and the driving licence souvenir. The critical reviews centre on the length of the ride and the price for what is a short ride. A review from April describes the end of the season: too warm, most reindeer already released, and a few kept back to pull sleds around a sandy track. If you travel late in the season, weigh that before booking.
Reviews collected from the tours' booking pages. Shortened for length (marked with …), wording unchanged; names reduced to first name and country.
FAQ
Can I visit a reindeer farm in Rovaniemi in summer?
Yes. Summer farm visits run without a sled: you meet the herd and feed the reindeer. The summer visit compared on this page is bookable online; the listing shows the dates on which it runs.
Is there a sleigh ride on a summer farm visit?
No. Sleigh rides need snow. The summer visit is about feeding and meeting the reindeer.
What does a winter farm visit include?
Time with the herd (feeding, photos and an explanation of the farm) plus a short sleigh ride of 400 to 500 metres. Reviewers describe the ride as about five minutes on the sled.
What happens if there is no snow for the ride?
The visit can go ahead without the ride. Wonderlapland states in its listing that there is no refund if the 400 m ride cannot run. Check the cancellation terms of the tour you choose.
Are the farms around Rovaniemi Sámi farms?
Mostly not. Rovaniemi lies outside the Sámi homeland, and most farms around the town belong to Finnish reindeer-herding families. Our Sámi culture page explains the background.
Summer and winter reindeer farm visits
Summer feeding visits and winter farm visits, side by side.
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