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Adventures in locations giving good chances to see the spectactular Aurora Borealis

See the Northern Lights on a Winter Adventure in Sweden, Finland or Norway

Now's the time to travel for Northern Lights! We are currently in a period of very high solar activity, which is predicted to give some of the most spectacular Northern Lights displays for more than 20 years.

There is no doubt that seeing the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is high on the list of many travellers' "must do" experiences - the swirling colours and shifting curtains of greens, reds and blues are undoubtedly one of nature's great spectacles.

All of our winter experiences in the far north offer good chances to see a display during your tour, taking place in locations far from light pollution. It is important to bear in mind that the Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon, so sightings can of course never be guaranteed - it may be cloudy or you may be tucked up in bed asleep after an activity-filled day in the winter wilderness!

Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland

Our outdoor adventures take you far from light pollution, offering great opportunities for thrilling Northern Lights displays. Photo: Jo Lester.

NB: We do not offer dedicated "Northern Lights hunting" tours - rather, we offer outdoor experiences in areas where you have very good chances to see the Northern Lights during your trip. We always recommend that the activity and the destination are your main motivations for travelling - that said, spectacular displays of the Aurora are frequently seen, so keep your fingers crossed! To increase your chances to see a display even further, might like to stay extra day(s) independently in the area before/after your tour with us and arrange a "Northern Lights hunting" tour by vehicle. Such tours are commonly offered in many of the locations in which our winter experiences take place.

Northern Lights Holidays in Sweden:

  1. Backcountry Skiing and Winter Camping in Abisko (8 days): A challenging ski expedition into the remote wilderness of Abisko National Park and its surroundings - there can be few more magical adventures than watching out for the Northern Lights from your sleeping bag!
  2. Discover Dog Sledding in Jämtland (5 days): A very personal dogsled experience with max. group size just 4 persons including overnight expedition to wilderness cabin or heated tent. Located in a little-visited region in the north of Jämtland, which borders Swedish Lapland to the north.
  3. Dog Sledding and Northern Lights in Vindelfjällen (5 or 6 days): A truly remote trip in the rolling fjälls of western Lapland - very small groups (max. 4 persons) and wonderful wilderness scenery.
  4. Husky Expedition to the King's Trail (8 days): A real mountain dogsled adventure, sledding to Sweden's most famous long-distance trail, with accommodation in wilderness cabins and winter camping along the route.
  5. Northern Lights Dogsled Adventure in Lapland (4 days): A 4-day husky experience in the far north with sledding on all four days, including overnights in wilderness cabin and/or heated winter camping.
  6. Northern Lights Multi-activity Adventure in Lapland (8 days): With your base in comfortable cabin at a welcoming lodge, experience a range of winter activities during the week, including dog sledding, snowshoeing and an overnight ski tour.
  7. Wilderness Dogsled Adventure in Vindelfjällen (9 days): One of our most challenging tours - a real mushing expedition through remote western Lapland with competition husky teams.
  8. Wilderness Lodge and Husky Sledding in Swedish Lapland (4 or 8 days): Based at cosy lodge only accessible by snowmobile in wintertime, this experience offers a choice of 4-day and 8-day itineraries. The 8-day programmes features additional activities including ice fishing, snowshoeing and Ice Hotel visit.

Northern Lights Holidays in Finland:

  1. Backcountry Skiing and Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland (8 days): A real Arctic expedition with your pulk through the boreal forests of Lemmonjoki or across the rolling fjälls of Halti.
  2. Backcountry Skiing with Tipi Camping in Eastern Lapland (7 days): A wonderful adventure with all the challenge of winter camping, but with a little touch of luxury - the tents are heated!
  3. Cross Country Skiing in Hossa and Kalevala (7 days): A choice of 100km or 150km itineraries, an ideal cross country skiing adventure for those with some previous experience.
  4. Husky, Ski and Snowshoe Week in Southern Lapland (8 days): A wonderful combination of activities from comfortable cabin or hotel base, with two days of dog sledding, two days of snowshoeing and a day each of cross country skiing and backcountry skiing!
  5. Hut to Hut Aurora Husky Safari in Lapland (7 days): Glorious dog sledding between simple wilderness cabins, with comfortable hotel-standard accommodation at the start and end and sauna available each night!
  6. Polar Lights Husky Sledding in Finnish Lapland (6 days): Explore the beautiful Pallas-Ylläs National Park area with day tours from a cosy wilderness cabin base and a choice of trails.
  7. Snowshoeing in Hossa National Park (7 days): Take the road less travelled on a multi-day snowshoe hiking tour between cabins in the beautiful Hossa region.
  8. Snowshoeing in the National Parks of Southern Lapland (8 days): With a choice of comfortable cabin or hotel accommodation base, this experience offers wonderful snowshoeing in "winter wonderland" landscapes in Syöte and Riisitunturi National Parks.

Northern Lights Holidays in Norway:

  1. Aurora Husky Adventure in Finnmark (5-8 days): A northern adventure combining unique, hand-crafted accommodation with husky sledding between wilderness cabins.
  2. Experience Dog Sledding and Winter Camping in Finnmark (5 days): A uniquely flexible dogsled tour where the level of challenge can be adapted to make the adventure of winter camping accessible even to families!

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Did You Know...?

  • The Northern Lights can be seen anytime from September until early/mid-April.

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