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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Private Northern lights picnic by the lake, Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Feel the athmosphere of Lapland evening and night and enjoy beautiful northern lights. You get to try also an easy winter activity, snowshoeing, and enjoy the quietness and beauty of the nature.
Excursion to Aurora Borealis Camp by Electric Snowmobile, Rovaniemi
Ride through the wilderness and discover the phenomena of the northern sky at our Northern Lights base
The Aurora Trail (Family friendly)
The magic of a nocturnal forest can only be highlighted by a blaze of Auroras.
Northern Lights Evening at the Aurora Cabin
Northern Lights Evening at the Aurora Cabin
Aurora Quest by Minibus
Hunt for the breathtaking Aurora Borealis by minibus under the enchanting Arctic skies.
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!
Pure Snowmobile night experience (Small-Group)
A unique and intimate small group snowmobile adventure in the forest scenery in Rovaniemi, Lapland.
Snowmobile Sleigh Ride to the Aurora Cabin (Northern Lights)
Snowmobile Sleigh Ride to the Aurora Cabin (Northern Lights)
Rovaniemi Aurora Borealis Tours – Guaranteed with Photography
Aurora Borealis Tour
Northern Lights Tour to a High Hill Kota
Northern Lights Tour to the Snow-Laden Landscapes of Pisavaara
Rovaniemi: Northern Lights Pro Guaranteed – Unlimited Distance
Local Guided Real Unlimited Aurora Hunting with Photography (small groups)
Northern Lights skiing adventure
On this tour you will go out searching and photographing the Northern Lights by skis!
Private Northern Lights Hunt and Photography Experience
Private Aurora Hunt – Chase the Northern Lights with your own dedicated guide and photographer. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, personalized attention, and an exclusive Arctic experience.
Rovaniemi: Insider Northern lights trip for families
Enjoy a cozy, family-friendly Northern Lights tour in Rovaniemi with short travel, warm indoor spaces, fun outdoor activities for kids, and tasty treats – perfect for families wanting a magical aurora experience without late nights.
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!
Private Unlimited Northern Lights Guarantee Tour with Photographer & Unlimited Mileage/Time – Private Tour
Join Rovaniemi’s Original Aurora Hunters—20 generations since 1600s. Guaranteed Northern Lights, fully private tour with your own guide & photographer, premium 2025 luxury 4×4 van, unlimited mileage, professional photos & 24/7 Aurora tracking!
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.