Northern Lights Hunt and Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi: A Dream Trip for Every Adventurer

Visiting Rovaniemi, the capital city of Finnish Lapland, is a great decision for any traveler with a taste for adventure. What comes to mind might be rather stereotypical images of cold, wintry landscapes and activities, however, the region offers much more than just that. There’s a wealth of activities to choose from, ranging from skiing, ice fishing and dog sledding, to soaking in the hot springs of the nearby Ounasvaara Hill or exploring the magnificent outdoors.

One of the most popular activities in Rovaniemi is Northern Lights hunting, a magical experience directly tied to the Aleutian wilderness at the top of the world. If you are looking for the experience of a lifetime, this is it! The Northern Lights are an ever-changing reminder of why our planet is so beautiful and why we should respect and protect it. So, if you’ve been dreaming of taking a trip to hunt the ethereal lights that dance across the midnight sky in search of a psychic of mystic experience, here’s your guide.

What is the Northern Lights?

The Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis) is an ever-changing light show of incredible beauty – an event started by a perfect storm of natural phenomena that cause charged particles from the sun to interact with oxygen and nitrogen molecules in Earth’s atmosphere. This interaction creates a light show of many colors, often green or pinkish in hue. It’s alway unpredictable in its nature, which is part of its appeal.

Where Can You See The Northern Lights In Rovaniemi?

Rovaniemi is an ideal destination for Northern Lights hunting, with some of the most abundant aurora sightings across all of Europe. While it is impossible to say exactly when or where you can expect to see them, there are some clues you can use to improve your odds of success.

Weather conditions play an important role in Northern Lights sightings, so don’t miss out on checking local weather forecasts for cloud cover predictions and other information before you start planning your trip. In general, clear nights (with no cloud cover) following sunny days allow for optimal viewing conditions. It’s usually best to start looking for the lights from 9pm until 2am. There’s also a great app called Aurora Forecast that will alert you when you have optimal conditions for seeing them.

It’s also important to plan your trip around the right time of year. The ideal season for viewing can be broken down into three parts – October and early November; December and early January; and February and March. Although you can witness Auroras all year round, these months provide more likely sightings due to the longer nights during a time when skies tend to be clearer than during summer months.

Finally, location is key when planning your trip. You want to get as close to nature as possible without risking safety, which means avoiding cities and places with bright light pollution. Your best bet for a real adventure is to plan excursions into Arctic territory, such as a village located in Lapland’s Torne Valley or Senja and Finland’s only Arctic castle on Suomenlinna Island; or taking a tour inside the Arctic Circle to see snow-flanked log cabins near precious pristine nature reserves like Urho Kekkonen National Park or Näkkälä Waterfall and lookout spot.

Northern Lights Hunting Tours In Rovaniemi – What To Expect?

Hiring an experienced guide will help exponentially increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights while ensuring an unforgettable experience full of fun facts and stories along the way. Most tours last a few hours and start in late afternoon/early evening after sunset in order to take full advantage of the optimal viewing time frame during night time.

The tour includes warm winter clothing suitable for the weather conditions, transport (usually via ski-doos), warm snacks and/or hot drinks, as well as photographs taken by the guide throughout the tour and then provided after it for you to keep and share with friends. You’ll be taken away from light pollution and into vast wilderness, where dreams come alive and silent beauty unravels in front of your eyes! You may even see wild animals like arctic hares, foxes, owls or even reindeer, who may wish upon you their own festive luck as they can sense when auroras are near!

End your magical night with a warm cup of hot chocolate by a traditional campfire and memories that will last a lifetime. Northern Lights tours through Arviat Oy provide one-of-a-kind private Northern Lights tour packages tailored specifically for each customer’s needs – whether you want to visit a farm at the northern border of Finnish Lapland or the wilderness on top of Ounasvaara mountain where you can truly immerse yourself in nature… you name it and they’ll make it happen.

Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi: Exploring Life In The Far North

Rovaniemi brings travelers close to Arctic Nature Reserves – places worthy of being respected both for their wild beauty and for the incredible cultural heritage that exists here. No trip to Rovaniemi is complete without crossing into The Arctic Circle and experiencing this unique geographical location firsthand. Crossing over The Arctic Circle marks a pilgrimage into one of our planet’s most extreme environments; these words become reality when they are uttered aloud while standing atop The Airigou Highpoint and beholding the tree line in all its majestic glory under snowflakes gently drifting through snow-blown pines and spruces throughout the horizon.

At 66° 33′ N – which officially marks The Arctic Circle – hundreds of visitors every season come here to take unique photos and commemorate their crossing with an Arctic Circle Crossing Certificate at Santa Claus Village’s Finnish Post Office or Arktikum Museum before continuing onward further into Lapland on their quest for adventure. For those travelers looking for more than just an adventure crossing – Rovaniemi also offers special Arctic Circle tours through some exceptional operators such as Get Your Guide which provide an in-depth exploration of life in Lapland by bringing guests into contact with locals by visiting an authentic family farm near Naavatunturi area before adventuring off into two frozen wilderness areas – Urho Kekkonen National Park or Näkkälä Waterfall – where traditional Lappish culture thrives even today! Whether it’s visiting reindeer herds while walking their old trodden trails through forests of silver spruce trees or experiencing local indigenous culture by having dinner inside a Sami Tepee followed by storytelling around campfire – this type of journey will be sure to reveal why so many Ealuean’s cross each year over their Arctic threshold.

Sightings aren’t always 100% guaranteed, but rest assured- no matter what – your experience will fill you with your very own special Polar Magic! With these tips and advice on where to go and what to expect from Rovaniemi – you’ll be sure to have an amazing time while being safe during your hunt for Northern Lights and Arctic Circle Crossing Journey! Ready to have a go? Book your experience right here!