Aurora Hunting, Rovaniemi

Aurora Hunting Tours & Tickets

Did you know? Aurora Hunting

The Northern Lights are caused by solar wind particles colliding with gases in Earth's atmosphere, creating the green, purple, and red hues visible across Finnish Lapland.

Finland's location above the Arctic Circle means the region experiences the midnight sun in summer (24-hour daylight) and polar night in winter (24-hour darkness).

The best time to see the Aurora Borealis in Finnish Lapland is September to March, when dark, clear nights are longest and most frequent.

Finnish Lapland's Aurora activity peaks during solar maximum years in the sun's 11-year cycle, with 2024–2025 being an exceptionally active period.

The Aurora is most visible between 10 PM and 2 AM when the sky is darkest, though it can appear any time after sunset during peak season.

Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, sits just 66° north and is one of Europe's most accessible Aurora-viewing destinations with direct flights from major cities.

Aurora Hunting: frequently asked questions