Discover the Best Places in the Northern Hemisphere to See the Aurora Borealis
Seeing the Northern Lights dancing across dark skies while snuggled in a beautiful glass igloo with a cosy double bed and unobstructed view of the stars is a dream holiday and one of the best possible trips to take during the winter months.
Finnish Lapland is an ideal opportunity to experience an aurora village in a prime location to experience this unique reaction, as the Earth’s magnetic field creates solar activity to deliver an astonishing display of natural grace and colour.
We can recommend a range of excursions across Northern Finland to combine aurora spotting with other local activities such as dog sledding, ice fishing or a wonderful reindeer safari for a trip you will never forget.
Accommodation Options to Capture Auroral Activity
There are various exceptional options to stay in a small town, ski resort, reindeer ranch or luxury log cabin, away from the light pollution and artificial lights that can obscure the majesty of the Aurora Borealis, the world’s most famous natural phenomenon.
Many guests choose an Arctic treehouse hotel for a romantic adventure or visit Southern Finland, with one or two-day trips to the north to see Aurora displays on perfect dark nights with clear skies and an ideal weather forecast without cloud cover.
Other options include five-star ski resort hotels or a relaxing log cabin with an open fire, your own private sauna, and the pristine snow we associate with the Finnish winter wonderland.
Whatever your preferences, our travel consultants can suggest the best options, whether you wish to stay at the Levi Ski Resort, are excited to travel north and stay overnight in a distinctive glass igloo hotel or would like to sample several Northern Lights views during a longer holiday.
Private Trips to See the Northern Lights During Peak Season
The Northern Lights in Finland are best viewed between November and February, when you can head north towards the Arctic Circle, with the Aurora Village Ivalo a prime destination with a focus on preserving the heritage and culture of the Indigenous Sami people of the region.
Fox fires is the Finnish word for the Northern Lights, with more remote glass igloos or log cabins a perfect way to escape city centre light pollution and see the glory of the midnight sun in the comfort of a fully catered Northern Lights village.
We ensure every guest is in the right location for their preferences, with amenities, fine dining, and outdoor activities, including popular pastimes such as ice fishing, with Aurora alerts pre-organised via updates from the Finnish Meteorological Institute.