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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!
Explore Northern Lights Activities
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Northern Lights Safari by Electric Snowmobiles in Rovaniemi
eSleds upset neither the animals nor the nature’s delicate balance
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Horse Carriage Ride under the Night Sky
Embrace the crisp autumn night from the comfort of a cozy carriage, nestled under a warm blanket. Allow the Finnhorse, Finland’s national horse, to transport you to the heart of the Arctic. Mon, Wed & Fri at 21:00
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Northern Lights Trip to Porovaara Hill
Admire the northern lights in the wilderness on top of a hill with glorious views towards the northern sky!
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Ski Trekking under the Northern Lights
Enjoy an evening Ski Trekking safari through the scenery of Lapland and catch your chance to observe the Northern Lights in the middle of the wilderness!
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Northern Lights Snowmobile Driving Safari
Experience the wilderness by driving a snowmobile and hunting the Northern Lights.
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Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunting Tour with Guarantee
Aurora Hunting Tour from Rovaniemi with Guaranteed Sightseeing
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Northern Lights Hunting by Car
Hop in a car with our knowledgeable guide and travel across the arctic landscapes in the search of the Auroras. Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun at 21:00.
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Auroras – Northern Lights Trip (photographing tour)
Lapland Welcome legendary evening trip for searching Aurora Borealis – the Northern Lights at the best possible spot. 21.8.-21.4.
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Winter northern lights excursion for a Private group
Winter northern lights excursion for a Private group
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Northern Lights Hunting by Minibus, From Rovaniemi
This 3-hour tour includes transportation, guidance, storytelling and hot sausages by the campfire. Learn about Nordic myths and see the colorful lights fire up the sky.
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Northern Lights Tour Sleigh Ride
Join us on an exciting Sleigh ride to witness the breathtaking Northern Lights!
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Northern Lights Reindeer Safari
Relax on a reindeer sleigh ride and admire the northern lights on top of a hill with glorious views towards the northern sky!
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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.
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Midnight adventure with quad bikes (Small group)
A unique and intimate small group adventure with quad bikes in the midnight magic in Rovaniemi.
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Spend a night in Lapland’s nature like a reindeer herder
Spend your night under the starry sky in nature in an authentic wooden laavu hut, which provides protection from the Arctic elements.
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Autumn: Aurora Borealis Picnic
Our location on the Arctic Circle gives us the best possibilities to try and see the Northern Lights.
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Seasons when Northern Lights appear
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Autumn
Autumn: September and October
Typical daytime temperatures in the Autumn:
- September: 5 to 15 degrees Celsius
- October: 0 to 10 degrees Celsius
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Early winter
Early winter: November
Average temperature: -10 to 5 degrees Celsius
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read more about Northern Lights in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
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Northern Lights in Rovaniemi Lapland
Northern Lights Tours
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Northern Lights
Experience the magic of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Rovaniemi. Find out viewing spots, times and more here.
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10 Northern Lights activities
Aurora Borealis are visible from late August until end of March or beginning of April
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Early winter
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Winter
Rovaniemi is the official hometown of Santa Claus and reallife winter wonderland located at the Arctic Circle in Lapland Finland.
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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!
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Summer
Rovaniemi is the city of the Midnight Sun, surrounded by Arctic nature, where Lappish culture and a wide range of activities meet!
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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.