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!
Our outdoor adventures take you far from light pollution, offering great opportunities for thrilling Northern Lights displays. Photo: NIcky Gilbert.
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:
- Autumn Training Week with the Huskies (8 days): Autumn is a wonderful time to watch for the Aurora. This experience immerses you in kennel life as you take part in daily training runs using wheeled carts and ATVs to get the dogs in shape for the coming winter.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- First Steps Husky Holiday (8 days): An ideal introduction to the world of dog sledding, driving your own team of huskies on a combination of day tours and overnight expedition, combined with some time to relax during the week and try other activities. Offered throughout the winter including special tours for Christmas, New Year and Easter.
- 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.
- Mountain Dogsled Expedition in Lapland (8 days): Requiring previous experience of multi-day dog sledding, this challenging tour takes you through a remote mountain region in north-west Sweden, with overnights in wilderness cabins and winter camping.
- Northern Lights Dogsled Adventure in Lapland (4 days): A 4-day husky experience in the far north of Swedish Lapland with three days of sledding, including overnight expedition to wilderness cabin.
- Northern Lights Husky Week (8 days): A challenging point-to-point tour staying in wilderness cabins and winter camping along the way, with maximum group size just 4 persons.
- 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.
- Ski and Wild Camp in South Lapland (4 days, with 4 days' skiing): An adventurous winter expedition but suitable for ski beginners and with a moderate level of physical challenge - camp wild in Blaikfjället Nature Reserve as you discover the joys of backcountry skiing!
- Wilderness Dogsled Adventure in Vindelfjällen (9 days): Our most challenging dogsled tour - a real mushing expedition through remote western Lapland with competition husky teams.
- Wilderness Lodge and Husky Sledding in Swedish Lapland (8 days): Based at cosy lodge only accessible by snowmobile in wintertime, this experience offers 5 days of dog sledding including an overnight expedition to wilderness cabin and with an extra activity day for ice fishing, snowshoeing or Ice Hotel visit.
- Winter Wonderland with the Locals (4 or more days): A very personal winter multi-activity experience with itineraries for adults or families. Become part of a remote village community for a few days, with winter activities including dog sledding, horse and sleigh and ice fishing.
