Lapland Northern Lights: Photography & Fireplace Warmth

Why Lapland's Darkest Viewpoint Keeps Visitors Waiting for Aurora

You arrive at a heated cabin 100 meters above the surrounding landscape in Keminmaa, where a professional photographer documents the Northern Lights while you watch from the warmth inside. Drinks, snacks, and transport are included. Guides speak English and Finnish. Photos arrive in your email within days, and the site welcomes groups of any size, including families with young children.

Step-by-step itinerary

Northern Lights viewing and cozy cabin

• Travel to high location in Kivalo
• Enjoy clear, starry night sky
• Relax in cozy cabin or kota
• Have warm drinks and light snacks
• Use professional photography service
• Receive Northern Lights photos by email

The experience

There's something about standing in the dark that makes you pay attention. You're 100 meters above sea level in Keminmaa, at the highest point in the Kemi area, which means the sky opens up in a way it doesn't from town. The Northern Lights tour here isn't about rushing through a checklist. It's about settling into a cozy cabin or traditional kota, letting the fireplace do its work, and waiting for the aurora to show up. Some nights it arrives early. Some nights you're still there at midnight, warm drinks in hand, watching the stars sharpen as your eyes adjust to the dark.

The location matters more than you'd think. Being 100 meters up and far from city lights means the view of the night sky is vast and clean: no orange glow from the town, no light pollution eating into the darkness. A professional photographer is there the whole time, capturing the aurora in full resolution, and the images get sent straight to your email afterward. You don't have to choose between watching and photographing. Someone else handles the technical part while you just stand there and look. The cabin stays warm. Drinks and light snacks are available. If you want alcohol, you can order it. The setup works for groups of any size, and if you're traveling with infants or small children, they can come too: strollers work fine on the grounds, and little ones can sit on a lap inside.

Transport is included, which means you don't have to figure out how to get to this dark, high point in the middle of Lapland on your own. Guides speak Finnish and English, so the information comes through clearly. The whole experience is built around one simple idea: get you to the darkest, clearest spot in the region, keep you comfortable while you wait, and send you home with proof that you saw it.

What’s included

• Professional photography service with full-resolution images sent to your email.
• car transportation to and from the viewing location.
• access to a warm cabin or traditional kota with fireplace.
• warm drinks and light snacks.
• in-person guides in Finnish and English.
• option to purchase alcoholic beverages on-site.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (10 to 90 years) · Child (2 to 9 years)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Finnish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 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.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Lapland Salmon Lodge

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Northern Lights without arranging your own transport or worrying about photography equipment: the fixed location, included photographer, and heated shelter mean you show up and wait in comfort while someone else handles the technical side.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Finnish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 9 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.

Is the photography included in the price?

Yes. A professional photographer captures the Northern Lights on-site and sends full-resolution images to your email.

What's included in the tour?

Professional photography, transport, access to a warm cabin or kota with fireplace, drinks, light snacks, and guides in Finnish and English. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

How far is the viewing location from the city?

The site is in Keminmaa, at the highest and darkest point in the Kemi area, 100 meters above sea level. It is positioned away from city lights to maximize aurora visibility.

What if the Northern Lights don't appear?

The tour details do not specify a weather guarantee or rescheduling policy. Check with the operator about their terms if aurora activity is low.

Is the cabin accessible for people with mobility concerns?

The site is described as accessible with warm and cozy facilities. Contact the operator for specific accessibility details.