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Ounasvaara Ski Oy

📍 Ounasvaara Ski Oy, Rovaniemi, Finland

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Quick Facts

Location: Finland, Rovaniemi
Category: Sports & Outdoors
Duration: Evening skiing to 20:00 on weekdays in season
Opening Hours: Monday 11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027) · Tuesday 11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027) · Wednesday 11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027) · Thursday 11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027) · Friday 11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027) · Saturday 10:00-17:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027) · Sunday 10:00-17:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027) · From the English pages at ounasvaara.fi (checked 5 November 2026): the 2026-27 season runs from 11 November 2026 to 17 April 2027, Monday to Friday 11-20 and Saturday-Sunday 10-17, with exceptions on 24 December 10-15, 25 December 12-18, 26 December to 6 January 10-18 and 26 to 29 March 10-18. The live panel on the day read 0 of 11 slopes and 0 of 5 lifts open, that is before the season starts. Summer brings the downhill track and a summer chair lift.
Ticket Price: Adult: Ages 12-64 pay €32 for one hour, €38 for two, €46 for three, €50 for a day, €97 for two days, €130 for three, €147 for four, €164 for five, €180 for six and €196 for seven · Student: Under 12 and over 64 pay €22.50, €29, €34, €38, €68, €94, €107, €119, €131 and €143 across the same spans · The list is headed Lift tickets for 2026-27 and also carries 3/5-day rates of €139 and €100 and 5/7-day rates of €173 and €126. Ski rental and ski school are priced separately, with customer service on [email protected] and +358 44 764 2830.
Address: Ounasvaara Ski Oy, Rovaniemi, Finland
Coordinates: 66.5025, 25.8021

Introduction

Perched on the hill just across the river from Rovaniemi's centre, Ounasvaara is the closest ski resort to the Arctic Circle, only minutes from downtown. It keeps a friendly, manageable scale with slopes suited to beginners and families, while its cross-country network runs for tens of kilometres through Lapland's snowy forests and frozen lakes. The season typically stretches from late autumn into spring, and night skiing sometimes comes with a display of aurora. Rental shops, a ski school and restaurants cluster at the base, making it a classic piece of any Lapland holiday.

✨ Highlights

Arctic Circle Slopes

Minutes from downtown Rovaniemi, it's the closest skiing to the Arctic Circle.

Family Friendly

Gentle, well-groomed slopes give beginners and children a confident start.

Cross-Country Trails

Dozens of kilometres of tracks wind through snowy forests and past frozen lakes.

Ski Under Auroras

Night skiing in the polar night occasionally shares the sky with the northern lights.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：The snow season runs roughly November to April, with February and March the best balance.

→Duration：Half a day to a full day of skiing; cross-country skiers often stay for days.

→Transport：The base is about a 5 to 10 minute drive or bus ride from central Rovaniemi.

→Food：The base restaurant serves hot meals and coffee; Lapland-style stews are the warm-up of choice.

→Transportation：The resort sits on the north flank of the Ounasvaara hill close to Rovaniemi centre, with 11 slopes, 5 lifts and live maps for the cross-country tracks.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027)
Tuesday	11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027)
Wednesday	11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027)
Thursday	11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027)
Friday	11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027)
Saturday	10:00-17:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027)
Sunday	10:00-17:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027)

From the English pages at ounasvaara.fi (checked 5 November 2026): the 2026-27 season runs from 11 November 2026 to 17 April 2027, Monday to Friday 11-20 and Saturday-Sunday 10-17, with exceptions on 24 December 10-15, 25 December 12-18, 26 December to 6 January 10-18 and 26 to 29 March 10-18. The live panel on the day read 0 of 11 slopes and 0 of 5 lifts open, that is before the season starts. Summer brings the downhill track and a summer chair lift.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Ages 12-64 pay €32 for one hour, €38 for two, €46 for three, €50 for a day, €97 for two days, €130 for three, €147 for four, €164 for five, €180 for six and €196 for seven
Student	Under 12 and over 64 pay €22.50, €29, €34, €38, €68, €94, €107, €119, €131 and €143 across the same spans
Child	Children under 12 take the same lower band as over-64s
Senior	Visitors over 64 are priced with under-12s
Free Admission	The table sets no free adult band, and a one-day parents joint ticket for adults with children costs €79

The list is headed Lift tickets for 2026-27 and also carries 3/5-day rates of €139 and €100 and 5/7-day rates of €173 and €126. Ski rental and ski school are priced separately, with customer service on [email protected] and +358 44 764 2830.

💡 Tips

• Daylight is scarce around the polar night, so plan skiing around the bright midday window.

• Rentals are available on site, but book gear and lessons ahead in peak season.

• Evening activities run late; watch the lift closing times so you're not stuck uphill.

• In deep cold, face masks and hand warmers are essential, and phone batteries drain fast.

• Combine the slopes with husky sledding or reindeer farm visits for a full Lapland itinerary.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Ounasvaara Ski Oy?

Monday: 11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027); Tuesday: 11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027); Wednesday: 11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027); Thursday: 11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027); Friday: 11:00-20:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027); Saturday: 10:00-17:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027); Sunday: 10:00-17:00 (season 11 Nov 2026 to 17 Apr 2027); From the English pages at ounasvaara.fi (checked 5 November 2026): the 2026-27 season runs from 11 November 2026 to 17 April 2027, Monday to Friday 11-20 and Saturday-Sunday 10-17, with exceptions on 24 December 10-15, 25 December 12-18, 26 December to 6 January 10-18 and 26 to 29 March 10-18. The live panel on the day read 0 of 11 slopes and 0 of 5 lifts open, that is before the season starts. Summer brings the downhill track and a summer chair lift.

How much is the admission for Ounasvaara Ski Oy?

Adult: Ages 12-64 pay €32 for one hour, €38 for two, €46 for three, €50 for a day, €97 for two days, €130 for three, €147 for four, €164 for five, €180 for six and €196 for seven; Student: Under 12 and over 64 pay €22.50, €29, €34, €38, €68, €94, €107, €119, €131 and €143 across the same spans; Child: Children under 12 take the same lower band as over-64s; Senior: Visitors over 64 are priced with under-12s; Free Admission: The table sets no free adult band, and a one-day parents joint ticket for adults with children costs €79; The list is headed Lift tickets for 2026-27 and also carries 3/5-day rates of €139 and €100 and 5/7-day rates of €173 and €126. Ski rental and ski school are priced separately, with customer service on [email protected] and +358 44 764 2830.

Any practical tips for visiting Ounasvaara Ski Oy?

Daylight is scarce around the polar night, so plan skiing around the bright midday window. Rentals are available on site, but book gear and lessons ahead in peak season.

How long should I spend at Ounasvaara Ski Oy?

A typical visit takes Evening skiing to 20:00 on weekdays in season.

Season dates, weekday hours, the four exception windows, both fare bands, the parents joint ticket and the live panel figures come from the English front page and the 2026-27 Hinnasto page at ounasvaara.fi, checked 5 November 2026. The resort is run by Lapland Hotels, which is why the contacts sit on @laplandhotels.com, and summer attractions such as the downhill track and chair lift are listed on their own page without hours recorded here.