Nature’s most spectacular nighttime show in the wilderness of Finland’s far north
Finland’s winter landscape – sculpted by ancient glaciers and blanketed with taiga forests – provides an exquisite backdrop for your northern lights adventure. Here in Finnish Sápmi (the preferred Indigenous name for Finnish Lapland), you’ll witness the aurora at its most magnificent.
Most journeys to Finland start and finish in the capital Helsinki, where you will visit museums, explore its islands and indulge in Nordic cuisine. From here, you’ll travel north to settle into your cosy arctic lodge.
During the long polar nights you’ll chase Finland’s northern lights, hoping to catch a glimpse of mesmerising waves of emerald, violet and gold as they ripple across the night sky. Crunch through snow on snowshoes, race across frozen lakes on a snowmobile and snuggle under blankets as reindeer pull your sleigh through the wilderness. On the way, expert guides will point out elk, the elusive brown bear, or the national bird, the whooper swan.
During your time in Finnish Sápmi, you’ll also connect with the rich heritage of the Indigenous Sámi people, whose ancient traditions date back to prehistoric times. Their unique culture, endangered language and traditional music provide a fascinating cultural dimension to your luxury northern lights trip.
Every detail of your bespoke aurora borealis tour in Finland is arranged by your personal travel designer.
Highlights
Tuck into a special open-fire Lappish dinner in a kota (log hut) in Finnish Sápmi
Mush along trails through snow dusted forests on a husky sled
Learn about Sámi culture and reindeer herding
Stay deep in the wilderness in luxury lodges and log cabins, like Octola
Navigate the frozen arctic waters on a Sampo icebreaker cruise
Although the capital Helsinki occasionally glimpses the northern lights, it’s best to get away from big city light pollution for the best aurora borealis Finland viewpoints. A big part of your adventure will be spending time in the arctic wilderness in luxury lodges or on snowmobiles and sleds – our expert team can arrange the right level of outdoor adventure to suit you.

Melania Siriu
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Finland
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Finnish Lapland
Finnish Sapmi features wide open fells and rounded mountains that dominate the northern horizon. Dense pine and birch forests cover much of the region, and its many rivers and lakes freeze over in winter.
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Helsinki
Helsinki captivates visitors with its blend of historic and modern architecture set against the sparkling Gulf of Finland. This compact city has a laidback Nordic lifestyle, and excellent museums and restaurants.
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For the best chance of seeing the northern lights, plan your Finland trip during the winter months, from mid-October to early May. The long, dark nights create perfect viewing conditions that are statistically most common in February, March, September and October.

Winter activities
December–April

Tours in the polar night
December–January

Low season
November

Northern lights
February–March, September–October
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