Northern lights
In Lapland, darkness can surprise with its beauty. The sky can be filled with bright stars on clear autumn and winter nights, and sometimes even with the Northern Lights. In the fall, the first Northern Lights may appear in the sky as soon as it gets dark enough, sometimes even in September. In the fall and early winter, before the snowfall, you might be lucky enough to experience the Northern Lights twice, reflecting on the surfaces of lakes and rivers.
Winter adds its own magic to the nighttime spectacle with snow-covered trees and sparkling landscapes. Definitely worth experiencing is also a snowshoeing or walking trip in the moonlight through the snowy scenery. In Tornio Valley, Western Lapland, there are several local businesses offering various outdoor activities. With the help of locals, you double your chances of spotting the Northern Lights and other phenomena in the night sky.
Alanko Old Cowhouse
(Tornio, FIN)
Alanko offers a variety of equipment and guided excursions for outdoor activities in the tranquility of the countryside. Rent equipment or book a guided tour. After outdoor activities, you can enjoy refreshments in a grill hut or relax with various sauna experiences.
Valkea Lodge
(Pello, FIN)
Equipment and guides for unforgettable nature experiences. Located on the slopes of Ritavaara in Pello, Valkea Lodge offers excellent opportunities for spotting the Northern Lights. You can book a guided Northern Lights tour or rent snowshoes to climb to the best viewing spots yourself.
KJ-Experience
(Ylitornio, FIN)
KJ-Experience offers you unforgettable moments and experiences with various activities in the midst of the winter nature. On our guided tours, you get to enjoy peace, pure nature, hill landscapes, and the beauty of the natural surroundings. Our excursions are enriched by sunrises and sunsets, blue moments, the starry sky, moonlight, and the Northern Lights.
Destination Kilpisjärvi
(Enontekiö, FIN)
Guided hikes, fishing trips, river rafting, hiking with husky dogs in Kilpisjärvi, Enontekiö.
Polar Lights Tours
(Kittilä, FIN)
We organize guided Northern Lights tours as well as many other activities, such as husky sledding, reindeer sleigh rides, and horseback riding in Sirkka, Levi.
KJ-Experience
(Ylitornio, FIN)
KJ-Experience offers you unforgettable moments and experiences with various activities in the midst of the winter nature. On our guided tours, you get to enjoy peace, pure nature, hill landscapes, and the beauty of the natural surroundings. Our excursions are enriched by sunrises and sunsets, blue moments, the starry sky, moonlight, and the Northern Lights.
Karemajat
(Ylitornio, FIN)
Karemajat is located on the Ainiovaara hill in Ylitornio, and directly from the yard, there are various lengths and difficulty levels of well maintained skiing trails. On top of the hill, you can enjoy magnificent views of the Tornio Valley landscapes and the night sky. Rent snowshoes and head out to spot the Northern Lights or shooting stars.
Loma-Vietonen
(Ylitornio, FIN)
The location on the expansive shores of Lake Vietonen provides excellent opportunities for spotting the Northern Lights. You can book a guided Northern Lights tour or rent equipment and ask for tips on the best viewing spots
Ritavalkea skiing resort
(Pello, FIN)
Ritavaara Winter Sports Center is located 6 km towards Rovaniemi from Pello and features downhill skiing slopes, illuminated ski trails, and longer routes. Various equipment is available for rent, including fat bikes, e-fat bikes, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing gear
