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 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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Lakeside Aurora’s Paparazzi Photography
No one’s going to believe that you saw the elusive Ms. Aurora Borealis, so why not going on this trip…
Excursion to Aurora Borealis Camp by Bus 1.12.-6.1., Rovaniemi
Discover the phenomena of the northern sky at our Northern Lights base
Hunting Northern Lights with Lappish Barbecue
Hunt for the Northern Lights in the middle of the untouched nature, escaping from the light pollution of the town. Taste a traditional Lappish barbecue and warm yourself by the fire while waiting for the magical lights.
Aurora Arctic Ice Floating
We are about to introduce you to the most original, ultimately fun, and a fantastic way of experiencing the Northern lights. Take a dip in a frozen lake under the Northern lights!
Aurora Borealis Trip in Lapland Lakeside
In this trip our guide will take you to the spots in the Rovaniemi where is most likely to see…
The magnificent mystery (Autumn)
Pure amazing experience in the beautiful Lappish scenery in Rovaniemi. Chasing the Northern Lights in the Lappish wilderness.
Northern Lights Alert Login Key for Rovaniemi Area
Real-Time northern lights alerts to your phone
Searching for the Auroras / 3h driving
Aurora Prime Time!
Northern Lights Activity Snowmobile Driving
Snowmobiling allows you to explore snowy landscapes in search of the best spots to witness the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights, the Aurora Borealis.
Children Aurora Tour
Children Aurora Tour
Aurora Pass : Unlimited Northern Lights Hunting Pass
We know nature is unpredictable so we offer you 3 or 5-day pass to increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. Our guides will show you where can you see the northern lights from and help you with capturing them on camera.
Private Aurora Hunting Tour, 8 hours, up to 8 people.
Private Tour
Autumn: Aurora Borealis Picnic
Our location on the Arctic Circle gives us the best possibilities to try and see the Northern Lights.
Northern Lights Hunting by Car
Experience the enchantment of the Northern Lights in Lapland with our Aurora Borealis Hunt by Car, designed for comfort without…
Evening Escape – Snowmobile safari and campfire
Join us to experience the magic of the northern nature in the evening twilight on 3 hour snowmobile safari.
Northern Lights skiing adventure
On this tour you will go out searching and photographing the Northern Lights by skis!
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 offering 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 tours for private small groups and for open bigger groups, some for family friendly elements, others for more longer 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!
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.