Night Snowshoeing under Northern Lights in Rovaniemi

Walk into the Arctic dark and watch the sky for aurora.

A night snowshoeing tour in Rovaniemi's Taiga forest where you trek on snowshoes with a professional guide, stop at a campfire for traditional Finnish snacks and hot drinks, and position yourself for Northern Lights viewing. The guide adapts the route and pace to your group's level and chooses locations that maximize aurora sightings if conditions allow. No prior snowshoeing experience is needed.

The experience

You start by putting on snowshoes, winter overalls and boots provided by the operator, then head into the Arctic wilderness with your guide. The route goes through old forests, across frozen rivers or lakes, or up to a hilltop. Your guide picks the terrain based on what suits your group's fitness and what offers the best chance of seeing Northern Lights. The silence of the Lappish night is part of the experience. There's no ambient noise out there.

Halfway through, your guide builds a fire using flint and steel and natural materials found on site: a method that works even in temperatures as cold as minus 30 degrees Celsius. You gather around the open flames for Finnish campfire snacks and hot drinks while your guide answers questions about Lapland and Arctic life. This break gives you a chance to warm up and rest before the second half of the walk.

The whole outing runs three hours and includes transportation to and from the starting point. Northern Lights sightings depend on weather and solar activity, but the guide chooses locations and timing specifically to maximize your odds if the aurora is active that night. Children from age six can join. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Professional guide leading the tour in English.
• snowshoes, winter overalls and boots.
• campfire snacks and hot drinks.
• transportation to and from the starting point.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (6 to 14 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Wild About Lapland

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and questions naturally without translation. Children from age six can join, and the guide adjusts the pace and terrain to match your group's fitness, so families and mixed-ability groups can book the same departure.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 14 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 do I wear on a night snowshoeing tour in Rovaniemi?

The operator provides professional winter overalls, boots and snowshoes, so you don't need to bring specialized gear. Wear warm layers underneath and bring a hat, gloves and a scarf. The guide will advise on what works best for the temperature that night.

Can I see the Northern Lights on this tour?

The guide chooses the route and timing specifically to give you the best chance of viewing Northern Lights if they're active. Aurora sightings depend on weather, cloud cover and solar activity, which are beyond anyone's control, but positioning and timing matter. That's what the guide manages for you.

What happens at the campfire stop?

Your guide builds a fire using traditional flint and steel methods, then serves Finnish campfire snacks and hot drinks while you warm up. It's also when the guide answers questions about life in the Arctic and Lapland, so it's both a rest and a chance to learn.

Is this tour suitable for someone who has never snowshoed before?

Yes, no previous snowshoeing experience is needed. The guide adapts the route and pace to match your group's level, so beginners and experienced walkers can do the same tour together.

How long does the tour take?

The full outing is three hours, including the walk, the campfire break and transportation to and from the meeting point.