Northern Lights in Lapland

Northern Lights holidays in Lapland

The Northern Lights in Lapland are nature’s most spectacular light show, with few places rivaling their reliability in northern Finland. Watching the Aurora Borealis dance over head in the vast, untouched wilderness of Lapland is a true bucket-list experience.

Once you’re inside the Golden Zone your chances of seeing the Northern Lights increase exponentially. It seems unfair that a place as beautiful and scenic as Lapland would also be home to the Northern Lights, but at least it means your trip there will be a memory you’ll carry for the rest of your life.

We’ve put together a list of our favourite Northern Lights holidays as well as all the info you’ll need for your trip!

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The Aurora - Magic meets Science

The Aurora - Magic meets Science

Picture this: you’re standing in the silent, snow-covered wilderness of Finland, your eyes fixed on the inky black sky. Suddenly, a magical dance begins – ribbons of green, red, and purple light shimmer and swirl overhead. This is the Aurora Borealis, nature’s most spectacular light show!

For centuries, the Northern Lights have captivated humans with their ethereal beauty. While ancient cultures saw them as spirits or fallen warriors, the scientific explanation is equally awe-inspiring. These celestial dancers are born from solar storms, their particles travelling millions of miles through space before colliding with our atmosphere in a brilliant display.

Witnessing this phenomenon is a bucket-list experience like no other. It’s a moment where science and magic intertwine, leaving you breathless and forever changed. Ready for an unforgettable Arctic adventure? Come chase the Northern Lights with us in Finland!

Lapland & The Golden Zone

Lapland & The Golden Zone

The golden zone is the optimal geographical area where the Northern Lights is most frequently visible and the intensity of the display is at its finest. Lapland lies within this golden zone, so wherever you go there is a good chance of seeing the lights. However, to give you an even greater chance, our expert guides will take you to the best local viewing spots.

It stands that the closer to the North pole you are the greater your chance of seeing the lights, and so our northernmost destinations like Nellim and Saariselka are idea for Northern Lights holidays. Though, if you go to Levi, Rovaniemi or Pyha, there will be ample opportunity to see the lights.

To make the whole trip more enjoyable, most of the trips we provide come with accommodation that is purpose built to view the Northern Lights. Lie back in a cosy glass-roofed igloo as the lights dance above you.

Top Aurora hunting activities

Top Aurora hunting activities

Included in all our aurora and northern lights experience holidays are a variety of adventures to search for the northern lights with an expert guide. Of course, staying in a glass igloo or panoramic cabin means seeing the lights from your room! 

Set off in a vehicle with an expert guide who’ll take you to the best Northern Lights viewing spots. Slip on some snowshoes to find the Aurora! Whether a romantic break or a family adventure, this is your best shot at seeing the Aurora. In Saariselka you can even do it on a snowmobile

Head out on a reindeer-pulled sled or a premium heated sleigh to keep you cosy while you hunt! If you want to learn a new skill head out on a aurora photo workshop and learn how to take great images of the lights. 

These are just a few of the amazing ways of seeing the Aurora Boreils!

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