The permit area comprises the northern and eastern parts of Rovaniemi. The area includes the western part of the Finnish Defense Forces’ Rovajärvi shooting range, where moving is restricted during shooting practices.
Reindeer husbandry practiced in the area should be taken into account, especially when hunting with a dog. Practical instructions can be found on this page under “Keep in mind in this area”.
2.1.2026
The wording of the terms is clarified, and the new structure better reflects the customer journey in the Eräluvat.fi service. The terms also specify how and where customers can place an order, how they benefit from logging in during the ordering process, and whom to contact in case of problems or changes.
The area includes the western part of the Finnish Defense Forces’ Rovajärvi shooting range, where moving is restricted during shooting practices. Up-to-date information about ongoing and upcoming shooting activities can be found at puolustusvoimat.fi.
Always make sure you are not disturbing the reindeer herding. Reindeer and reindeer herding need to be taken into account especially when hunting with a dog. Please read the instructions on page Hunting in Northern Finland before your hunting trip.
Up-to-date information on reindeer herding: porotyot.fi (in Finnish). Please note that not all reindeer herding cooperatives use the service.
Information about Rovaniemi's tourism services can be found on the following pages:
There are hiking services, such as campfire sites, in this permit area.
More information about the area and hiking services are available at Luontoon.fi.
Call cost €0.00/min + mobile charge/local network rate. Urgent orders always by phone.
Nilla Aikio
Aki Kiiskinen
Vesa Ihalempiä
Permits are sold for the period:1.8.2025–30.4.2026
Permit sales for the next season will start on 15.6.2026 09:00
Permits are sold for the period: 1.8.2026–30.4.2027
Permits are sold for the period:1.8.2025–30.4.2026
Permit sales for the next season will start on 15.6.2026 09:00
Permits are sold for the period: 1.8.2026–30.4.2027
Permits are sold for the period:1.11.2025–30.4.2026
Permit sales for the next season will start on 15.6.2026 09:00
Permits are sold for the period: 1.11.2026–30.4.2027
Permits are sold for the period: 20.8.2026–28.2.2027
Permits are sold for the period:1.8.2025–30.4.2026
Permit sales for the next season will start on 15.6.2026 09:00
Permits are sold for the period: 1.8.2026–30.4.2027
Permits are sold for the period: 1.8.–9.9.2026, 10.9.–31.10.2026, 1.11.2026–28.2.2027
