Northern Lights Season in Rovaniemi
Northern Lights are visible starting from late August, so it is possible to combine Autumn and Early Winter trip with the Aurora hunting. Northern Lights season continues from the end of summer to early spring in Lapland, Finland. Seeing the dancing lights in the sky is a dream come true experience!
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Aurora Borealis Safari by Electric Snowmobile, Rovaniemi
Scan the arctic night sky on a snowmobile looking for the Northern Lights
Aurora Borealis Adventure, Rovaniemi
Hunt for the northern light takes you outside the Rovaniemi city lights
Aurora ice floating
Dip yourself into frozen lake under the Auroras and let your mind and body float wearing rescue suit that covers your whole body and keeps you dry.
Aurora Hunting Pro Tour Guaranteed View- Unlimited time & mileage
Guaranteed Viewing – No Auroras, Full Refund
Private Northern Lights photography tour
On this private Northern Lights hunting tour we will take you to best locations to photograph the amazing Auroras.
Bucket List Bus Tour – Aurora Hunting Guaranteed Tour
Aurora Hunting with a Guarantee – See the Lights or Get Your Money Back
Guaranteed Ultimate Aurora Hunt (Guaranteed or Refund)
Join the most successful & recommended Aurora chasing Tour in the region for an unforgettable journey under the mesmerising Northern Lights!
Auroras by Atv
Come and experience the nature by driving an ATV.
Aurora Photography Trip – Autumn
This program focuses on photography with our professional guide to capture magic moments of you with the celebrity, Ms. Aurora….
Northern Lights Hunt Including Snacks on Campfire from Rovaniemi
Discover the magic of the Finnish wilderness on this 3-hour Northern Lights hunt from Rovaniemi. Travel deep into the Finnish…
3 hour Evening Snowmobile Safari with Campfire & Northern Lights Chance – Small Group – Rovaniemi
Discover the Magic of Nighttime Snowmobiling in Lapland
Northern Lights Alert Login Key for Rovaniemi Area
Real-Time northern lights alerts to your phone
Aurora Pro (short photography expedition)
Live an unforgettable once in a lifetime experience with our Aurora Hunting Expedition
Magical Northern Lights with Siberian Huskies (Small-Group)
A magical northern lights tour with guide-driven husky sleds
Northern Lights Tour in Atmospheric Cottage
Feel the heritage and natural beauty of Finn-Lapland at the atmospheric cottage. Enjoy +100 years old traditional Finnish cottage located by a lake and a Laavu and explore the beautiful landscape.
Amazing Northern Lights with Snowmobiles (Small-Group)
A unique and intimate small group snowmobile adventure in the Lapland’s beautiful forest scenery in Rovaniemi.
Seasons when Northern Lights appear
Autumn
Autumn: September and October
Typical daytime temperatures in the Autumn:
- September: 5 to 15 degrees Celsius
- October: 0 to 10 degrees Celsius
Early winter
Early winter: November
Average temperature: -10 to 5 degrees Celsius
Christmas time in Rovaniemi
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Winter
Winter: From November until March
Typical daytime temperatures in the winter:
- December: -20 to -10 degrees Celsius
- January: -30 to -15 degrees Celsius
- February: -20 to -15 degrees Celsius
- March: -15 to -5 degrees Celsius
Average length of the day at wintertime:
- December: 2,5 hours
- January: 4 hours
- February: 8 hours
- March: 12 hours
Northern Lights and Christmas, a dream come true?
Northern Lights and Christmas, a dream come true?
Rovaniemi is the perfect destination for witnessing the magnificent Northern Lights while enjoying the magical Christmas atmosphere in The Official Hometown of Santa Claus. Also known as Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights are visible on around 150 nights a year in Finnish Lapland. In Rovaniemi, the spellbinding astral show can be witnessed in and around the city from late August until early April. Santa Claus, on the other hand is in Rovaniemi every day of the year.
The greatest variety of Northern Lights accommodation, activities & professional guides
The greatest variety of Northern Lights accommodation, activities & professional guides
No matter if you prefer watching the Northern Lights through your window at the unique arctic accommodation or if you prefer hunting them with a local guide, we have the greatest amount of offerings in Lapland ensuring that your experience is as you wish.
For a more thorough Aurora experience, we warmly recommend joining one of the numerous Northern Lights tours in Rovaniemi. There are private and open tours, tours for small and bigger groups, some with family friendly elements, others longer and more determined hunting trips. Choose the tour that suits you! Expert guides maximize your chances of seeing the Auroras by taking you to special viewing spots while explaining the science and myths behind the phenomenon.
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Early winter
Winter
Rovaniemi is the official hometown of Santa Claus and reallife winter wonderland located at the Arctic Circle in Lapland Finland.
Christmas time in Rovaniemi
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Spring
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
Summer
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
Autumn
There is something so magical in nights spent under the Auroras in Glass Cabins and Igloos or waking up from a unique accommodation to a first snowfall.