Float under Northern Lights in Rovaniemi: Aurora Floating

Drift on open water while the aurora moves overhead.

Aurora Floating in Rovaniemi is a three-hour guided activity where you float in a specialized rescue suit on a private lake in the Lapland wilderness, watching for the Northern Lights while staying warm and dry. The buoyant suit keeps you on the surface without swimming ability required, and hot drinks are served throughout. A guide leads the experience in English, with thermal clothing and car transfers provided.

The experience

You'll be driven to a private venue deep in the Lapland wilderness, where a guide fits you into a high-quality rescue suit that covers your whole body and keeps you completely dry. The suit's buoyancy holds you on the surface no matter your swimming skill, and the thermal layers underneath mean you stay warm even when floating in water that hovers around freezing. Once you're in, the activity is simple: you drift, you watch the sky, and you wait for the aurora to move across it.

The three-hour session centers on silence and stillness. Hot drinks are served while you float, breaking up the time and adding warmth from the inside. If the night is clear, you'll see stars. If the conditions align, the Northern Lights themselves. The guide stays with you throughout, and the whole experience unfolds at the pace of the natural world: no rushing, no schedule beyond the return transfer that brings you back to town.

Rovaniemi's winter nights are long and dark, which is what makes the aurora visible when it appears. The private location removes you from light pollution and crowds, leaving only the lake, the sky, and the sensation of floating in an environment that feels genuinely arctic.

What’s included

• Hot drinks.
• floating equipment and the rescue suit.
• guiding in English.
• thermal clothing.
• return transfers by car.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SaturdayDeparts at 21:00Last departure this season: 14 Nov

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AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

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 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Safartica

Is this one for you?The activity asks you to enter cold water and stay still for three hours, which suits anyone comfortable with immersion and quiet observation: no hiking, no physical exertion, just floating and watching. The rescue suit handles all the warmth and safety, so fitness level and swimming ability don't matter.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.

Do I need to know how to swim to float in the rescue suit?

No. The rescue suit is designed to keep you on the surface automatically, so swimming ability is not required. The buoyancy does the work for you.

What happens if the Northern Lights don't appear?

You still float for the full three hours and experience the Lapland wilderness at night. Clear skies mean you'll see stars, and the guide will explain what conditions favor the aurora. The activity stands on its own even without a lights display.

How cold is the water, and will I get wet?

The water is around freezing, but the rescue suit keeps you completely dry. Your own clothing stays dry underneath, and the suit's insulation means you won't feel cold even in those conditions.

Is there a minimum age or size requirement?

The minimum height for floating is 120 centimeters. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and child rates apply only when a child shares the booking with two paying adults.