ROVANIEMI
AURORA CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Chase the Northern Lights at the Arctic Circle
Why Rovaniemi for Aurora?
The perfect location for Northern Lights hunting in Finnish Lapland
200+
Aurora Nights Per Year
Located directly under the auroral oval, Rovaniemi experiences Northern Lights on most clear winter nights
66.5°N
Arctic Circle Latitude
The official gateway to the Arctic, where the midnight sun and polar night create unique astronomical conditions
51 Days
Polar Night Duration
During kaamos, the sun doesn’t rise above the horizon, offering extended darkness for aurora observation
Aurora Hunting Locations
City Accessible
Ounasvaara Hill
Just 3km from Rovaniemi center, this forested hill offers quick access to dark skies with panoramic views north. Perfect for spontaneous aurora alerts.
📍 66.48°N, 25.75°E · 🚗 5 min from center
Wilderness Experience
Pallas-Yllästunturi
National park with Finland’s cleanest air. Remote fells rising above treeline provide unobstructed horizons and zero light pollution.
📍 68.03°N, 24.06°E · 🚗 2 hours from Rovaniemi
Photography Favorite
Frozen Lakes
Lapland’s countless frozen lakes become natural mirrors for aurora reflections. Our guides know the best spots with foreground elements.
📍 Various locations · 🚗 30-90 min from Rovaniemi
Our Aurora Experiences
Expert-guided tours designed to maximize your aurora sighting chances
Best Seller
Northern Lights Hunt
3-4 hour chase with our expert guides. We follow the weather and aurora forecasts to find clear skies. Hot drinks and snacks included.
From €149
Premium
Photography Expedition
5-6 hour photo-focused tour with professional photographer. Learn camera settings, composition, and take home stunning aurora images.
From €299
New
Seestar Telescope Night
Combine aurora hunting with deep-sky imaging. Use our Seestar S50 to capture galaxies and nebulae while waiting for the lights.
From €199
Part of the European Dark Sky Triangle
Rovaniemi is Nordic Space Institute’s Arctic headquarters, connecting aurora experiences with our network across Europe.
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Plan Your Aurora Adventure
Contact us to book your Northern Lights experience
info@arcticspaces.com · +358 40 375 4035