Top 5 Workshops & Classes in Finland

1.Cross-Country Ski Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $88Our pick

Meet your English or Finnish instructor at Outdoor Expert Saariselkä, collect your skis and poles, then practice on the ski track for 1.5 hours. Beginners are guided toward classic skiing, while experienced skiers can work on freestyle technique or specific problems. Tiina is among the instructors praised for patient, clear teaching.

“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 😅”

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2.Lappish Cooking Master Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $162

Leave Rovaniemi by pickup for a cottage near Tahtamalmapi Lake, about 30 minutes away. With Elena, you’ll prepare creamy Finnish salmon soup, learn a family-style recipe, and sit down to eat it with homemade berry pie. The class is in English, limited to eight people, and starts at 3:00 pm.

“My husband and I went to this cooking class and learned how to make a delicious salmon soup! Cannot wait to try the recipe at home!”

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3.Northern Lights Hunting with Aurora Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $199

Start at Xwander Basecamp in Ivalo with a practical Aurora Borealis workshop led by multilingual guides such as Anne and Quentin. Learn the science, forecasting, and camera settings, then ride into the dark wilderness around Inari for up to four hours of aurora hunting, hot drinks, snacks, and guide-taken 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!”

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4.Reindeer Antler Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77Best value

At Arctic Artefact in Äkäslompolo, you will spend about two hours creating two reindeer antler magnets, pendants, keychains, or earrings. Practice a nature-inspired symbol on paper, then ink it onto antler with a glass pen. The small English-language workshop welcomes ages 5 to 99.

“We had a great time with family. In a warm, calm and relaxing environment.Auto-translated”

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5.Workshop – Aurora painting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $135

Spend 2.5 hours painting the Northern Lights in a traditional Lapland house with an English-speaking artist. Elena guides you step by step, supplies the materials, and shares stories about Lapland culture. Hotel pickup and drop-off, hot drinks, cookies, and Finnish pulla are included. No drawing experience is needed.

“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!!”

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