Snowmobile Tour in Kiruna: Chase the Northern Lights

Ride through the Arctic night on snow-covered trails far from city lights.

A guided snowmobile tour from Kiruna takes you 32 km through winter forests, rivers and lakes under the dark Arctic sky, with a chance to see the northern lights. Two riders share one snowmobile with the option to switch, and you'll stop halfway for warm lingonberry juice and snacks. The tour lasts around four and a half hours and includes high-quality Arctic gear, safety instruction and a guide who knows the land.

The experience

You start about 20 minutes from Kiruna by minibus, then trade the bus for a snowmobile. The guide fits you with high-quality Arctic gear designed to keep you warm in the cold, walks you through how to handle the machine safely, and you're off into the winter landscape. Two people ride each snowmobile (one driving, one riding as passenger), and you can switch roles during the tour so both of you get time at the controls.

The route covers roughly 32 km across rivers, lakes and forests, all of it snow-covered and quiet. Your headlights pick out the white ground beneath you while the dark sky sits open above. Halfway through, you stop for warm lingonberry juice and cake, and the guide helps you frame shots if the lights appear. The northern lights can't be promised (they depend on weather and solar activity beyond anyone's control), but the silence and the stars and the feeling of moving through the Arctic night are what you're actually riding for.

The tour runs with small groups and an English-speaking guide. Children from age 12 are welcome. Pickup from your Kiruna accommodation is included, so you don't need to arrange transport to the starting point.

What’s included

• Warm lingonberry juice and cake.
• warm high-quality snowmobiling gear designed for Arctic conditions.
• new snowmobiles.
• safety instruction.
• English-speaking guide.
• pickup from your Kiruna accommodation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 21 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by North Pow

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Kiruna and want pickup from the city rather than making your own way to the trailhead.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 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 kind of snowmobile experience do I need to ride on this tour?

No prior experience is required. The guide provides safety instruction and shows you how to operate the snowmobile before you set out, and the tour is designed for all fitness levels.

Can two people ride together on one snowmobile, and can we both drive?

Yes, two riders share one snowmobile with one driving and one as passenger. You can switch roles during the tour so both of you get a turn at the controls.

What happens if the northern lights don't appear while we're out?

The northern lights cannot be guaranteed because they depend on weather and solar activity. However, the tour is built around the experience of riding through the Arctic night itself (the silence, the stars, the snow beneath your headlights), which happens regardless of aurora visibility.

How far is the starting point from Kiruna, and how do I get there?

The starting point is about 20 minutes from Kiruna city by minibus. Pickup from your accommodation in Kiruna is included in the tour price.

What should I wear, and is warm gear provided?

High-quality snowmobiling gear designed for the Arctic climate is provided and fitted to you before the tour begins. You'll be equipped to stay warm throughout the four and a half hours.