Finland · WORKSHOPS
Finnish daylight is short and the good departures go early. Below: 6 workshops & classes worth the slot, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Learn classic or freestyle cross-country skiing in Saariselkä with a patient instructor, quality equipment, and useful tips for skiing alone.
“The guide (Tiina, i think) i had was a lovely lady, she was patient and understanding of me being hard of hearing, also what I learned? braking is hard 😅”
Cook creamy Finnish salmon soup in a lakeside cottage near Rovaniemi, then share berry pie and local stories in a small group.
“Amazing experience. We're good food. Nice location in the middle of 2 lakes. Super stunning and welcoming people.”
Learn Aurora science and photography, then chase Northern Lights across dark Lapland with guides, hot drinks, and expert photos.
“This activity was amazing! The guide was very nice and friendly, and she told us many interesting things about the Northern Lights, the area, and its people. I would recommend this experience to everyone!”
Craft two reindeer antler keepsakes in a cozy Äkäslompolo workshop with Arctic symbols, ink, varnish, and a warm drink.
“We had a great time with family. In a warm, calm and relaxing environment.Auto-translated”
Paint your own Northern Lights in a traditional Lapland house with an English-speaking artist, hot drinks, Finnish sweets, and hotel transfers.
“We absolutely enjoyed the masterclass! The artist was very friendly and explained every step, so it was easy to follow. All materials were provided. We created wonderful paintings and learned a lot. We would absolutely recommend this activity!!”
Paint an aurora scene in a cozy Rovaniemi studio with Laura, small-group guidance, supplies, and drinks for a creative Lapland keepsake.
“Absolutely loved this Aurora painting workshop! Laura created welcoming, warm and relaxed atmosphere, showed us the technique and examples of her work, and helped us create our own pieces based on the reference photos we brought. It was really easy to follow as complete beginners, and now we have a beautiful and unique paintings to commemorate our Aurora hunting Lapland trip! Got to play with the cutest bengal cat Simba as a bonus :)”
Pick a sledge, a sauna, a frozen canyon or a boat.
