Float in Frozen Lake Aurora Borealis: Rovaniemi Northern Lights

Watch the Northern Lights from inside a frozen lake instead of standing on the shore

Float in a warm survival suit on a frozen lake in Rovaniemi while watching the Northern Lights, guided in English. You drift in the icy water dressed head to toe in protective gear, staying warm no matter the outside temperature, and finish with gingerbread and hot blueberry juice. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon dependent on weather and solar activity, so sightings are never guaranteed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Float in lake and watch Northern Lights

• Receive pick-up time email
• Travel to frozen lake
• Wear warm survival suit
• Float in icy lake
• Watch Northern Lights

The experience

Floating in a frozen Lapland lake is the setup that makes this different from any other way to chase the Northern Lights. You wear a full survival suit that keeps you warm and dry while you drift in the water, turning what sounds like an ordeal into something genuinely relaxing. The guide stays with you in English (French, Italian, Spanish and Chinese available on request) and handles the logistics. You just float, watch, and let the sky do its work.

The experience runs about two and a half hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll be collected from your hotel, suited up at the lake, and then spend the core time in the water waiting for the lights. If conditions cooperate (clear skies and active solar wind), you'll see them from a vantage point most visitors never reach. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so there's no guarantee on any given night, but the floating itself is the draw. The lights are the bonus.

Gingerbread and hot blueberry juice come at the end, a small warmth after time in the cold. Children as young as two can join if accompanied by a paying adult, though anyone floating in the suit must be at least 130cm tall to fit properly. Pickup time varies by season and availability, so the local provider will email you the exact hour once you've booked.

What’s included

• Floating suit.
• guide in English (French, Italian, Spanish and Chinese available on request).
• gingerbread and hot blueberry juice.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Youth (2 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 15 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Nordic Unique Travels

Is this one for you?You float in the water yourself while a guide stays with you. This is not a spectator activity or a guided walk on shore. It suits anyone who wants to experience the Northern Lights from an unusual angle and doesn't mind being in the water, dressed in a protective suit, for the core of the evening.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (2 to 11 years).

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.

Can I really stay warm floating in a frozen lake?

The survival suit is designed to keep you warm and dry no matter the outside temperature. You float in the water fully protected, so the cold is not a concern during the experience itself.

What if the Northern Lights don't appear on the night I go?

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon dependent on weather and solar wind activity, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. Clear skies and active solar conditions are both required, and neither is under anyone's control.

How long does the whole thing take from hotel to hotel?

The experience is about two and a half hours total, including pickup from your hotel, getting suited up, time in the water, and the return journey.

What's included in the price?

The floating suit, guide service in English, gingerbread and hot blueberry juice, and hotel pickup are all included. Other languages are available on request.