Talvenmaa - Private guide in finnish lapland
Experience Lapland like never before : 100% private adventures, just you and your guide…
I choose my experienceWe offer full activity programs for small private groups, far from mass tourism. Living in Lapland year-round, we share our lifestyle and deep knowledge of Finnish culture with you. Samoyed and Laika sledding adventures, snowmobile safaris, discovering nature… All our activities are guided personally by us, right from our farm. Our dogs are true members of our family and live at home with us; their well-being is one of our top priorities. petits groupes privés, loin du tourisme de masse. Habitant en Laponie à l’année, nous vous faisons découvrir notre mode de vie et notre savoir sur la culture finlandaise.
Aventures avec notre meute de samoyèdes et laikas, safaris en motoneige, découverte de la nature… Toutes nos activités sont guidées par nos soins, depuis notre ferme. Nos chiens sont des membres à part entière de notre famille et vivent avec nous à la maison, leur bien être est une de nos priorités
We don't offer all-inclusive packages or accommodation, but feel free to visit our page "Accommodations" to stay in our beautiful region.
Our experiences
We offer authentic and private Nordic experiences for travelers seeking small-scale tourism, far from the crowds.
Snowmobile safaris, snowshoe walks, meeting our dogs, exploring Finnish nature: we welcome you year-round for exclusive activities that respect animal welfare. Can’t find the right activity for you? We can design a custom experience tailored to your needs.
Safari en motoneige, balade en raquettes, rencontre avec nos chiens, découverte de la nature finlandaise : nous vous accueillons toute l’année pour des activités exclusives et respectueuses du bien-être animal. Vous ne trouvez pas l’activité qui vous correspond ? Nous pouvons vous concevoir une activité sur-mesure.
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Our experiencesAbout us
Talvenmaa is a family adventure created by a French couple passionate about nature, Nordic dogs, and the Finnish way of life.
Axel, your passionate guide, will take you out to discover northern nature and share his love for the Far North and for this incredible country that is Finland.
Axel, votre guide passionné, vous fera découvrir la nature nordique et vous partagera son amour pour le grand nord, et pour cet incroyable pays qu’est la Finlande.
Learn more about usWhat we stand for
Authenticity, Exclusivity, and Animal Welfare. Each experience is designed to be immersive and off the beaten track. We focus on small-scale tourism to ensure you fully enjoy your experience and benefit from our guide's expertise. Our dogs are an integral part of our family, and we do everything possible to meet their fundamental needs and respect them as individuals.
Contact usWe are located in Posio, 2 hours from Rovaniemi, 45 minutes from Ruka, and 1 hour from Kuusamo. Posio is a peaceful village in northeastern Finland, a haven of untouched wilderness, far from mass tourism. To learn more about the region, visit the official Posio Lapland website..
What a pure joy to have spent these two days with Talvenmaa! Axel and Alexandra shared so much with us. We wanted to discover Lapland's activities and were looking for something authentic, simple, and shared with true lovers of nature and animals—and everything was right there! It was magical. The dog sledding experience was incredible, and we immediately fell in love with the dogs; this lovely pack is truly part of the family, which is exactly what drew me to them when I was looking for a guide. The snowmobile tour and the snowshoe hike with the dogs were both top-notch routes—we felt alone in the world, just us, wonderfully guided by a couple who truly knows their craft and gives 200%. Thank you!
Open on Google → — Fanny I.A magnificent experience with Alex, Axel, and their canine companions! We had a wonderful time in their company—they are adorable, take exceptional care of their animals, and it’s a real joy to see how much the dogs enjoy sledding. It was also a pleasure to discover ice fishing with them, and thanks to Alex's great advice, both of us managed to catch a perch. Not to mention the lovely break around the fire in their Kota to enjoy Finnish specialties. Antoine and I wish you an excellent season!
Open on Google → — Maèva B.A unique, special, and magical moment, immersed in the peaceful heart of Lapland's nature during a dog hike, or with more thrills on a snowmobile. A huge THANK YOU to Alex and Axel for sharing this dream day with us alongside your adorable dogs!
Open on Google → — Fred X.A superb Lapland experience! We enjoyed an afternoon introduction to dog sledding with Alex and Axel, who are so attentive to their dogs. So much kindness, great explanations, and a lovely time shared around the fire in their kota. I highly recommend reaching out to them for a special experience in a small group, for an authentic taste of Lapland! Thank you both!
Open on Google → — Laura C.An amazing experience!!! We shared a dog hike and an ice fishing trip with Alex and Axel, who were patient and adapted to our family's pace with constant good humor. Discovering their little corner of paradise captivated both kids and adults alike. We had a wonderful time with them and their four-legged stars Odin, Ukko, Leiko, Ikran, and Yuki—the most adorable teddy-bear dogs 🙂 Thank you both!
Open on Google → — Coralie J.Axel and Alex were adorable and adapted wonderfully to our children. We had a great time!
Open on Google → — Isabelle M.What a pure joy to have spent these two days with Talvenmaa! Axel and Alexandra shared so much with us. We wanted to discover Lapland's activities and were looking for something authentic, simple, and shared with true lovers of nature and animals—and everything was right there! It was magical. The dog sledding experience was incredible, and we immediately fell in love with the dogs; this lovely pack is truly part of the family, which is exactly what drew me to them when I was looking for a guide. The snowmobile tour and the snowshoe hike with the dogs were both top-notch routes—we felt alone in the world, just us, wonderfully guided by a couple who truly knows their craft and gives 200%. Thank you!
Open on Google → — Fanny I.A magnificent experience with Alex, Axel, and their canine companions! We had a wonderful time in their company—they are adorable, take exceptional care of their animals, and it’s a real joy to see how much the dogs enjoy sledding. It was also a pleasure to discover ice fishing with them, and thanks to Alex's great advice, both of us managed to catch a perch. Not to mention the lovely break around the fire in their Kota to enjoy Finnish specialties. Antoine and I wish you an excellent season!
Open on Google → — Maèva B.A unique, special, and magical moment, immersed in the peaceful heart of Lapland's nature during a dog hike, or with more thrills on a snowmobile. A huge THANK YOU to Alex and Axel for sharing this dream day with us alongside your adorable dogs!
Open on Google → — Fred X.A superb Lapland experience! We enjoyed an afternoon introduction to dog sledding with Alex and Axel, who are so attentive to their dogs. So much kindness, great explanations, and a lovely time shared around the fire in their kota. I highly recommend reaching out to them for a special experience in a small group, for an authentic taste of Lapland! Thank you both!
Open on Google → — Laura C.An amazing experience!!! We shared a dog hike and an ice fishing trip with Alex and Axel, who were patient and adapted to our family's pace with constant good humor. Discovering their little corner of paradise captivated both kids and adults alike. We had a wonderful time with them and their four-legged stars Odin, Ukko, Leiko, Ikran, and Yuki—the most adorable teddy-bear dogs 🙂 Thank you both!
Open on Google → — Coralie J.Axel and Alex were adorable and adapted wonderfully to our children. We had a great time!
Open on Google → — Isabelle M.
