Shaman Village - Resort & Glass Igloos - Rovaniemi

JENIFER C.

I cannot recommend the Shaman Village Northern Lights Tour enough! From start to finish, it was a truly magical experience that exceeded all expectations.

The tour began with a warm welcome from our knowledgeable guide Jonas, who shared fascinating insights about the local culture and shamanic traditions. The authenticity and passion they brought to the experience made it so much more special. The Shaman Village itself felt like stepping into another world – peaceful, mystical, and beautifully preserved.

The highlight, of course, was the Northern Lights. Words cannot capture the awe of watching the vibrant auroras dance across the sky. The couple ensured we had the perfect viewing spot, complete with cozy fireplaces and hot drinks to keep us warm. Their expertise in predicting the best time to see the lights was spot-on!

Every detail, from the storytelling by the fire to the local delicacies we got to try, was thoughtfully planned. This wasn’t just a tour – it was an unforgettable cultural and natural adventure.

If you're looking for an authentic way to experience the magic of the Northern Lights, this is it.

Lizzy D.

An incredible experience with my children. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. The owners are just so kind and knowledgeable. Witnessing the northern lights across the frozen river was very special. We enjoyed kick sledging, reindeer feeding, homemade gloggi, cookie decorating, reindeer lasso and more!The highlight of our Lapland trip!

Jenee O.

We just returned from an unforgettable evening at Shaman Village, and it was truly a magical experience—highly recommended for anyone visiting Lapland! Guided by the warm and knowledgeable Jonas and Helmi, we were treated to a journey that beautifully blended tradition, adventure, and storytelling.

The evening began with a history of the Shaman Village and it's importance to the local area. We then went feed the gentle reindeer. Then we gathered around a cozy fire in the Shamans hut where we decorated cookies and warmed up by the fire with some delicious warm juice made by Helmi's grandmother.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly witnessing the Northern Lights. After a day of clouds, we were beyond fortunate to see the sky come alive with breathtaking colors—a moment we will treasure forever. We were very grateful that Jonas took some photos for us when our phones couldn't capture the Northern Lights.

What made this tour truly special was the opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of Shaman Village. Whether you choose a day or evening tour, this experience is filled with charm, warmth, and wonder. Thank you, Jonas and Helmi, for an evening we’ll never forget!

Mikhail M.

Great experience! Really friendly guides. The tour is very interesting and unique! Would highly recommend. The significance of the shaman grounds was really great to experience and learn about, especially being in the hut. There was so many unique activities too that were more traditional.

david L.

This was a very nice activity. This was the first and only opportunity I had to talk to any Finnish people during our trip. My family and I enjoyed the personalized feeling at Shaman Village which was very nice and a much needed break from the crowds on the other tours. It was hands-on as we drilled our own ice holes to fish in the lake, fed the reindeer, and slid down the hill with my son. The hosts were a real pleasure to talk to. This is the activity for you if you actually want to find out anything about the people living in Lapland.

federica M.

Allo Shaman Village abbiamo passato una giornata davvero speciale. Jonas e Hemil ci hanno accolto in questa bellissima location, poco distante da Rovaniemi. Il luogo è l'antica dimora dello Sciamano del villaggio e conserva ancora la memoria e la spiritualità di riti ancestrali.
Riscaldati dal tepore del fuoco, Jonas ci ha raccontato storie e leggende del passato e abbiamo potuto fargli tantissime domande anche sulla vita in Lapponia oggi.
Ci ha spiegato come realizzano il vino con le bacche di mirtillo, abbiamo dato da mangiare alle renne e scoperto tante cose sul loro allevamento, decorato biscotti, usato lo slittino, tirato il lazo e provato l'esperienza della pesca sul fiume ghiacciato. Grazie ancora Jonas e Hemil, vi auguriamo di realizzare tutti i vostri sogni!

kara S.

One of the last days in March Jonas and Helmi were open and they were still enthusiastically explaining the Finnish way of life and getting us to try it. We especially enjoyed the ice fishing and feeding the reindeer. Nice way to spend quality time with Finnish people.

Stephanie R.

We booked to go on a northern lights tour with shaman village. Unfortunately there was minimal chance of seeing the northern lights due to cloud cover but this did not stop us from having the most amazing evening! It was like visiting friends as the owners were so involved, friendly and attentive to anything we needed. They are clearly proud of their business and is shows in their passion and knowledge of local stories, traditions and information.

We visited with 8 of us ranging from 5 years old to 70 and there was something for all of us to have an amazing time. My 10 and 5 year old in particular loved every second, has not stopped talking about it and is keen to show everyone how to catch a reindeer! The sledging hill would have kept my boys entertained for hours and racing my 70 year old mum on a kicksledge is a precious memory!

Thank you so so much Jonas and Helmi for creating memories to last a lifetime for us! We can't wait to return in the future.

If you need an amazing trip out this place will not disappoint xx