Aurora Snowmobiling
Take a snowmobile across the snowy landscape in search of the Northern Lights. Once darkness has fallen, you will drive away from artificial lights and towards the Lappish wilderness. If the weather is clear, you will hopefully see the Lights dancing!
Area
Finnish Lapland
Type
Wildlife & Nature
Who
Adults
Teens
Difficulty
Moderate
Under cover of darkness, head away from the artificial lights and into the depths of Finnish Lapland. You will set out on the snowmobiles to a beautiful forest clearing, where you'll make a fire to keep warm and recharge with snacks and hot drinks. With any luck, the sky will be clear enough to see the Northern Lights dance through the darkness.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationOctola II
Octola II offers a new pinnacle of luxury: stunning design, bespoke experiences, and exclusive access to unforgettable moments in a breathtaking setting.
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View AccommodationOctola
Octola is a luxury 10-bedroom wilderness chalet perfect for small groups or large families. Located on a private wilderness reserve in Finnish Lapland, surrounded by wild reindeer, the chalet offers ultimate privacy, tailored exclusively for you.
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View AccommodationWilderness Hotel Nellim
Located in the far north of Finnish Lapland, the Wilderness Hotel Nellim offers comfortable accommodation in a remote position ideal for Northern Lights viewings and off-the-beaten-track experiences to truly get you back to nature.
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View AccommodationRovaniemi Christmas Chalets
Our magical Christmas chalets offer an authentic winter wonderland experience for a memorable family stay. Despite feeling tucked away, the chalets are just a 5-minute drive to Rovaniemi, offering convenient access to Lapland's winter activities.
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View AccommodationWilderness Hotel Muotka
Wilderness Hotel Muotka is located deep in the taiga forest, next to Urho Kekkonen National Park, away from any light pollution make it the perfect place to escape from the crowds and experience the rugged wilderness of Finnish Lapland.
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View AccommodationArctic Bath Hotel
The Arctic Bath Hotel in Harads, Swedish Lapland is a unique concept of a floating hotel, surrounded by water which freezes over in the winter. At the centre of the main floating building is a plunge pool, carved into the ice during winter.
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View AccommodationBeana Laponia
Beana Laponia is an adults-only boutique hotel in the heart of Finnish Lapland. Surrounded by a mesmerising snowy landscape, Beana Laponia offers a wilderness hideaway with an abundance of winter activities on its doorstep.
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View AccommodationBalder Luxury Lodge
Balder Luxury Lodge offers more than just a place to stay, it delivers a deeply personal, luxurious, and unforgettable Lapland escape, where every detail is crafted to make you feel at home in the heart of the Arctic wilderness.
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View AccommodationJavri Lodge
Javri Lodge is a stunning adults-only chalet-style property situated in the beautiful setting of Saariselkä in Finnish Lapland. It is the perfect for couples to get away from it all and cosy up by the fire after a full day of activities out in the snow.
More Experiences in This Area
Discover more things to do in the area and chat to our specialists about crafting these experiences into your tailor-made holiday.
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View ExperienceAurora Ice Floating
Drift weightlessly in a frozen Arctic lake beneath a canopy of stars. Wrapped in a thermal suit, surrender to silence as the Northern Lights dance above — a rare, serene encounter with nature at its most awe-inspiring.
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View ExperienceAurora Snowshoeing
Enjoy a snowshoe adventure across the wintry landscape in search of the Northern Lights. Once darkness has fallen, head away from the lights and towards the Lappish wilderness. If the weather is clear, you will hopefully see the Lights dancing!
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View ExperienceAurora photography at Northern Lights Village
Under expert guidance, learn to photograph the Northern Lights in the heart of Finnish Lapland. Refine your technique and capture the ethereal beauty of the Aurora—a rare harmony of skill, patience, and celestial wonder.
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View ExperienceHusky Sledding at Octola
Drive your own husky sled through Lapland’s winter wilderness, guided by expert handlers. Pause at a cosy Lappish kota for hot drinks and husky cuddles—a magical, immersive Arctic adventure for all ages.
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View ExperienceLevi Aurora Snowmobile Hunt
Chase the Northern Lights on a private snowmobile safari through Levi’s winter wilderness. With your guide, pause beneath starlit skies for fireside tea and sausages—an exclusive Arctic adventure where serenity meets celestial wonder.
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View ExperiencePrivate reindeer sleigh ride to see the Northern Lights
Set out in search of the Northern Lights in an extra-special way as you take a seat in a snug reindeer sleigh to a remote forest location, keeping your eyes peeled on the sky above in the hope of seeing the Northern Lights.
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View ExperienceIce fishing in Finnish Lapland
Learn a brand new skill during your time in Lapland - the traditional art of ice fishing. You'll learn how to break through the ice to reach the water below, as well as how to set up your fishing rod with the hopes of making a big catch!
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View ExperienceHusky dog sledding
Husky sledding is a unique and thrilling Finnish experience and an opportunity for a close encounter with the excitable Lappish husky dogs. You'll travel through the snowy wilderness on a comfortable sled pulled by a group of huskies.
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View ExperienceReindeer farm with reindeer safari
Enjoy an unforgettable private visit to see where Santa's loyal companions, his reindeer, live, followed by a magical reindeer sleigh ride through the snow-clad forest.
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