Aurora Borealis and stargazing in Levi: Frozen lake viewing

Chase the Northern Lights across Arctic ice and map the constellations overhead

An aurora and stargazing activity in Levi takes you to a frozen lake far from city lights, where you gather around a campfire, use a telescope to explore the night sky, and watch for the Northern Lights to shimmer above and reflect on the ice below. The experience runs 3 to 4 hours with a guide in English, pickup from your accommodation, and access to a heated shelter if the cold sets in. Aurora sightings are not guaranteed, even when conditions align. You need clear skies and solar activity to work together.

Step-by-step itinerary

Aurora viewing and stargazing experience

• Drive to frozen lake in Lapland
• Light campfire and grill sausages
• Enjoy hot drinks by the fire
• Relax inside warm shelter if cold
• Observe stars and Moon through telescope
• Use stargazing app to explore sky
• Watch for Northern Lights and take photos

The experience

The activity starts with a drive to a quiet frozen lake surrounded by snowy forest, chosen by your guide for the clearest view of the night sky and the best chance of aurora activity. You arrive at the spot and light a campfire where you'll spend the night watching, waiting and photographing. Hot drinks, grilled sausages and marshmallows keep you warm and fed while you're outside. If the temperature drops too far, a heated shelter stands nearby so you can step inside without missing the sky.

Through a telescope you'll observe stars, constellations, and, on clear nights, the Moon in detail. A stargazing app on your phone helps you navigate the night sky in real time, and your guide shares stories about Lapland while you scan for movement overhead. The real draw is the Northern Lights: when solar activity and clear skies align, the aurora shimmers across the sky and mirrors itself on the frozen lake below, creating a double-sky effect. An optional snowshoe walk across the ice adds a quiet Arctic moment to the night if you want to move around. Your guide will help you frame the perfect photograph when the lights appear.

Pickup and drop-off from your Levi accommodation is included, and the guide speaks English. Dress warmly: thermal clothing is not provided, so bring your own layers. The activity suits most travelers with moderate fitness. It's not recommended for infants or anyone with significant mobility challenges or heart conditions. Children from age 6 can join.

What’s included

• Stargazing with a telescope to observe constellations, planets and the Moon.
• use of a stargazing app to navigate the night sky in real time.
• campfire with hot drinks, grilled sausages and marshmallows.
• access to a heated shelter.
• pickup and drop-off from your Levi accommodation.
• English-speaking guide.
• professional photography support for capturing the Northern Lights and stars.
• optional snowshoe walk across the frozen lake.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 20:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 17

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.You can choose from 8 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Keo Wilderness

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to watch and photograph the night sky from a stationary location. You'll stay at a frozen lake with a guide rather than moving between spots, and a heated shelter lets you warm up between time outside.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the chances of actually seeing the Northern Lights on this tour?

Aurora sightings depend on three things working together: solar activity, clear skies, and luck. Even when the forecast and timing are perfect, the lights are not guaranteed. Your guide will position you at the best viewing location and help you photograph them if they appear, but you may spend the night stargazing without seeing the aurora.

What do I do if it gets too cold to stay outside?

A heated shelter is available throughout the tour, so you can step inside to warm up with a hot drink whenever you need to. You won't miss the sky from inside. The shelter is positioned to keep watch on the night above.

Can I bring my own camera to photograph the stars and Northern Lights?

Yes, you can bring your own camera. The tour also includes professional photography, so your guide will help you frame shots of the stars, the lake, and the aurora if it appears. A stargazing app on your phone helps you identify constellations and planets to photograph.

Is the snowshoe walk across the frozen lake safe?

The optional snowshoe walk is a peaceful way to move across the ice during the tour. Your guide leads it and assesses conditions, so it's only offered when safe. You can skip it and stay by the campfire if you prefer.

What's included in the campfire experience?

The campfire includes hot drinks, grilled sausages, and marshmallows or cookies. You gather around the fire between telescope sessions and while watching for the Northern Lights. If you step into the heated shelter, hot beverages are available there too.