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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Northern Lights Safari by Electric Snowmobiles in Rovaniemi
eSleds do not disturb animals or nature’s delicate balance
Aurora Borealis Adventure, Rovaniemi
Escape the city lights and experience the northern night
100% Money-Back Guaranteed Aurora Tour with Photos
100% Money-Back Guaranteed Aurora Hunt with Photos
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Pro Guaranteed – Unlimited Distance
Local Guided Real Unlimited Aurora Hunting with Photography (small groups)
Northern Lights Photo Hunt
Chase the Northern Lights from Rovaniemi with a professional photography guide.
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.
Rovaniemi Aurora Borealis Tours – Guaranteed with Photography
Aurora Borealis Tour
Northern Lights skiing adventure
On this tour you will go out searching and photographing the Northern Lights by skis!
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Group Tour – Guaranteed View
Guaranteed Viewing – No Auroras, Full Refund
Northern Lights Photography Tour
The Northern Lights dancing up above is such a powerful and unique natural phenomenon: it changes lifes down on earth. Being one of the best places to spot the Auroras, Finnish Lapland is the ideal place to see them!
Visiting package: Food by the Fire at Kota Restaurant
Great chance of seeing the northern lights in the evening! Visit also Arctic SnowHotel where everything is made of snow and ice
Snowmobile Safari to Search for Northern Lights
Given extra light by the white snow reflection or the stars and the moon, we follow the snowmobile trails away from city lights and search for a spot to admire the evening sky and expect the magic of the northern lights..
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!
Northern Lights Hunting on Electric Fatbike
Ride through Lapland’s snowy landscapes on an electric fatbike, chasing the elusive Northern Lights under the dark Arctic sky. The thrill of navigating the darkness adds excitement, as the lights could appear at any moment, making each tour unforgettable!
Northern lights by snowmobile
Discover the stunning Arctic wilderness and chase the elusive Northern Lights by snowmobile on this unforgettable, magical adventure of a lifetime!
Aurora hunting photo tour
Ride around the surroundings of Lapland in a bus to observe the auroras.
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.