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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The magnificent mystery
Pure amazing experience in the beautiful Lappish scenery in Rovaniemi. Chasing the Northern Lights in the Lappish wilderness where snow has covered the trees is once in a lifetime experience.
Snowtrain to Northern Lights Camp
The coziest way to reach a remote area where you can experience the magic of the Arctic night.– our Snowtrain carriage! Daily at 20:30
Rovaniemi: Aurora Hunting and Photography Tour
AuroraPhotography
Private Aurora Hunting Tour, 6 hours, up to 6 persons
Private Tour
Northern Lights safari and meeting reindeer on electric snowmobiles in Rovaniemi
Go in search of the Northern Lights and meet the reindeer! Enjoy the silence of Porovaara, the atmospheric glow of the campfire and the fun company of our reindeer.
Night Safari: Chasing Northern Lights with Reindeer (sleigh ride about 40-60 min)
Night safari with reindeer: let’s go through the mystical forests of Lapland and look for the Northern Lights
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!
Starry Sky & Northern Lights Experience
Starry Sky & Northern Lights Experience at beautiful lake Vuosku
Unlimited Time & Mileage – Aurora Hunting Pro Tour
Local Guided Real Unlimited Aurora Hunting with Photography (small groups)
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!
Polarman’s camp ®, Rovaniemi
Catching the Northern lights
Chasing Aurora on Different Spots – Small Group
Search for the Northern Lights with our professional Aurora hunters. This trip starts between 19:00-21:00, depending on the changing of…
Aurora Photography Trip – Autumn
This program focuses on photography with our professional guide to capture magic moments of you with the celebrity, Ms. Aurora….
Private Northern Lights photography tour
On this private Northern Lights hunting tour we will take you to best locations to photograph the amazing Auroras.
Northern Lights Hunting (Photography) Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Northern Lights Hunting is your best chance to find the aurora borealis ! (Photography)
Aurora Photography Hunt
Embark on a Northern Lights Photo Experience tour and witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the aurora borealis in Rovaniemi, Finland.
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!
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.