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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Electric Reindeer safari to the Aurora Cabin (Northern Lights)
Electric Reindeer safari to the Aurora Cabin (Northern Lights)
Searching for the Auroras
Aurora Prime Time and the Snowmobiling Adventure!
Watching the Northern Lights from a campfire on a reindeer pasture in Rovaniemi
Spend the evening sitting by a campfire, watching the Northern Lights and feeding the reindeer.
Northern Lights Tours in Rovaniemi
On Northern Lights Tour in Rovaniemi’s country-side, we embark on a quest to find these magical lights, doing everything we can to give you the best chance of experiencing them. During the tour, you’ll also relax by a cozy campfire.
Rovaniemi: Insider Private Aurora Hunting Trip
Discover the best Northern Lights spots in Rovaniemi on a private adventure with an expert guide.
Unlimited Northern Lights Guarantee Tour with Photographer & Unlimited Mileage/Time – Small Group
Join Rovaniemi’s Original Aurora Hunters—20 generations since 1600s. Guaranteed Northern Lights, expert‑led small‑group tour, brand-new 2025 luxury 4×4 vans, unlimited mileage, professional photos & 24/7 Aurora tracking!
Northern Lights Trip – No kilometres or Time Limit
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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 Borealis Catamaran Cruise, Rovaniemi
Chase the northern lights on a river cruise
Private Northern Lights Photography Tour – Group up to 6 travellers
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The Best of Lapland : Sauna, ice swimming, Dinner & Northern Lights
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about traditional Finnish adventure? Northern lights hunting, Finnish sauna, or traditional Lappish dinner in a cozy wooden cottage away from the city buzz? Correct! On this tour you will get all of
Northern Lights Tour Sleigh Ride
Explore Lapland’s beauty on a heated snowmobile sleigh ride to a remote forest. Enjoy a cozy teepee campfire with snacks, hot blueberry juice, and, if lucky, the Northern Lights.
Guarantee Northern Lights Trip Pro
Embark on the Guarantee Northern Lights Trip Pro
Pure Snowmobile night experience (Small-Group)
A unique and intimate small group snowmobile adventure in the forest scenery in Rovaniemi, Lapland.
Rovaniemi Northern Lights Photography Small-Group Tour
The Best and Original Northern Lights hunting & photography tour in Rovaniemi with over 10 years of experience!
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.