Naturally Lapland
Let’s be silent in the forest. Discover Lapland’s nature, reindeer and yourself in Porovaara in Rovaniemi.
Reindeer farm and private nature retreat in Rovaniemi. Only 20 minutes from the city centre.
Hello! We are the Körkkö family of reindeer herders from Rovaniemi. We invite you to a breathtakingly beautiful place, far from the tourist crowds, that has been important to us for generations. Porovaara is a reindeer farm with almost 100 hectares of grazing land. Join our electric snowmobile safaris, meet our reindeer and have a sleigh ride with them! We want to teach you the Lappish way of relaxing: being silent in the forest.
Summer at reindeer farm in Rovaniemi
Yes, we’re open even in summer! ☀️
Discover the authentic side of Lapland during the season of endless daylight. Meet reindeer calves up close, pick wild blueberries and cloudberries, try traditional rowboat fishing, learn traditional fire-making skills, and more!
Explore the Arctic landscape under the Midnight Sun on an electric fat bike. Even Santa spends his summer at Porovaara, where guests can enjoy a private meeting with him.
Come experience authentic reindeer farm life in Rovaniemi. Nature, traditions, reindeer, and unforgettable summer memories await!
Check out all our summer adventures!
Electric snowmobile safaris in Rovaniemi
An electric snowmobile safari is not just a snowmobile safari. With a silent electric snowmobile, you will get closer to the nature of Lapland. Our safaris include a Lappish Chat: nobody says anything. We listen together as the silence of Porovaara speaks, and feel an unspoken connection with nature, ourselves and each other.
Magic of a Snowy Forest (3 h)
Experience the magic of forests up close
One of the best ways to enjoy Lapland’s winter nature is a silent and peaceful electric snowmobile safari deep into the forest. A quiet electric snowmobile does not break the magic of the forest. No noise, no smell of petrol, less emissions. Because nature is close to our hearts, we only use electric snowmobile on our safaris. They are charged with renewable energy. In Porovaara you are a pioneer of more environmentally friendly snowmobiling.
Searching for the Northern Lights on an electric snowmobile
Experience two great experiences in one in Rovaniemi: an electric snowmobile safari deep into the forest and searching for the magical aurora. Plus, you get to meet and feed our reindeer on safari.
Private meeting with Santa Claus in Rovaniemi
Santa is waiting for you and your family to visit him in his Santa Claus Cottage in Porovaara. There he always has time for a private, unhurried meeting. Santa’s reindeer are also waiting for your visit.
Snowy Forest Reindeer Ride in Rovaniemi
Glide through the snowy forests of Rovaniemi on a magical reindeer sleigh ride. Meet and feed the reindeer, and warm up by a cozy campfire with delicious snacks.
Arctic Night Reindeer Ride in Rovaniemi
Glide through snow-covered forests on a magical evening reindeer sleigh ride beneath the Arctic sky. Meet and feed the reindeer, enjoy a cozy campfire with snacks, and with a bit of luck, catch the Northern Lights.
Snowshoe trip to meet reindeer
Imagine dozens of reindeer – and you snowshoeing among them. That’s what you’ll experience on our On the Snow trip.
Visit to a real reindeer farm in Rovaniemi
Experience the magic of Lapland with a visit to a real reindeer farm in Rovaniemi. Get up close with the reindeer, feed them by hand, and learn about traditional reindeer herding in Lapland.
Electric Fat Bike Adventure at a Reindeer Farm in Rovaniemi
Discover Lapland in a unique way! Ride an electric fat bike through private forest trails, explore an authentic reindeer farm, and enjoy the beauty of the Arctic wilderness just outside Rovaniemi.
Porovaara Hill
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
20 min drive from the centre of Rovaniemi
25 min drive from Rovaniemi Airport
25 min drive from Santa Claus Village at the Arctic Circle