Midnight Sun Photography Tour Rovaniemi: Lapland Forest & BBQ

Photograph the midnight sun in Lapland's forest, then cook reindeer sausage over an open fire

A three-hour midnight sun photography tour in Rovaniemi takes you into the primeval forest north of the Arctic Circle with a professional photographer and English-speaking guide. You'll shoot the natural phenomenon of the midnight sun during the bright summer nights (June through July, or the extended bright season outside peak dates), then gather for a Lappish BBQ with reindeer sausage, marshmallows and hot blueberry juice. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center are included, and the photographer emails you the professional shots afterward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Midnight sun photography and BBQ

• Depart from Rovaniemi
• Travel to primeval forest in Lapland
• Photograph the midnight sun phenomenon
• Enjoy Lappish BBQ meal

The experience

The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon that only happens north of the Arctic Circle during the summer months. In Rovaniemi, the official season runs from June 6 to July 7, though the tour operates outside those dates when the nights are still bright enough for photography. Your guide will take you into the primeval forest where the light stays constant, giving you hours to frame and shoot without the sun dipping below the horizon.

A professional photographer leads the outing and helps you capture the landscape and the phenomenon itself. You'll learn how to work with the continuous daylight, which changes how shadows fall and how colors register. The guide speaks English, with French, Italian, Spanish and Chinese available on request. After shooting, the group gathers for a Lappish BBQ: reindeer sausage cooked over an open fire, marshmallows toasted the same way, and hot blueberry juice to drink. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available if you request them when booking.

Hotel pickup and drop-off run from selected hotels in Rovaniemi city center, and the professional photos are emailed to you after the tour. The whole outing takes three hours. Departure times vary by season and availability, so check the email from the local provider for your exact pickup time. Plan to be ready in your hotel lobby ten minutes before.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide (other languages available on request).
• professional photographer and photos emailed to you.
• reindeer sausage, marshmallows and hot blueberry juice (vegetarian and vegan alternatives on request).
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 May 2027

Book up to5h 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 19 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Nordic Unique Travels

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to photograph the midnight sun with professional guidance and take home the images afterward. The three-hour format fits into a single evening or night, leaving your days free for other Lapland activities.

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Top questions

Can children come?

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

When does the midnight sun actually happen in Rovaniemi?

The official midnight sun season in Rovaniemi runs from June 6 to July 7. Outside those dates, the tour still operates during the bright summer nights and beautiful sunsets, when there is enough light for photography even though the sun does dip briefly below the horizon.

What do you photograph on this tour?

You photograph the midnight sun itself as a natural phenomenon in the primeval forest landscape. The professional photographer guides you through shooting in the continuous daylight, which is very different from photographing in normal day-night cycles.

What's included in the Lappish BBQ?

The BBQ includes reindeer sausage and marshmallows cooked over an open fire, plus hot blueberry juice. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives are available if you request them at the time of booking.

Do you get the photos you take on the tour?

Yes, the professional photographer emails you the photos after the tour ends. You'll also have the shots you take yourself on your camera or phone.