Have you ever had the chance to see the Northern Lights live? The skies, painted with magical colors and the snow, glistening in the light – chasing the experience makes it all worth it. Along the Pohjola route there are many destinations you can travel and see the Northern Lights – if you’re lucky!
Chasing the Northern Lights
Oulu
Just a few steps away from the city lights, the Aurora Borealis dance above the frozen sea in Oulu. On a cold, starry night, the sky’s dark canvas may just offer you the show of your lifetime!
Read moreCan your hear the sound of the Aurora Borealis?
Did you know that the Northern Lights also make sounds?
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Syöte
Just lie in your comfy bed and look up. In Syöte, you can book a hotel room made especially for enjoying the Northern Lights. You don’t even have to go out in the frost and cold.
Read moreHailuoto
Imagine lodging on the shore of Hailuoto island in the middle of the frozen sea. It’s freezing outside and you are dumbfounded by the amount of darkness. Suddenly, a magical green light fills your hotel room or cabin and you see them: the Northern Lights.
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Polar nights dinner at Liminka Bay
Liminka
Go Arctic activities - Northern Lights
Oulu
Ranua Resort - Arctic Igloos
Ranua
Snowshoeing safari in the nature of Rokua hunting northern lights
Rokua
Snowmobile Safari by Night
Kemi
Pikku-Koski - live like a local gottage
Vaala
Aurora Hunting Safari in Oulu (private)
Oulu
Winter Activities in Ranua
Ranua
Northern Lights Dinner in Koiteli
Oulu
Cultural and historical route Ruustinna
Ii
The Longest Wall in Finland
Raahe
Northern Lights Snowmobile Sleigh Ride from Kemi
Kemi
South Lapland Winter Experience
Syöte
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (public)
Oulu
The reflecting pools of Oulu
Oulu
Ranua Resort - Safaris
Ranua
Villa Pine Point
Vaala
Bistoria Iso-Syöte
Pudasjärvi
Villa Salmi
Vaala
Ranua Resort - Wildlife Park
Ranua
Icebreaker Sampo Cruise from Kemi
Kemi
Evening Campfire at the Island
Kemi
Airport Hotel Oulu
Kempele
Nallikari Lighthouse
Oulu
Kiikku Garden Grill / Moonlight BBQ
Oulu
Northern lights hunting by car in Syöte
Pudasjärvi
Oulu Market Square Policeman statue
Oulu
Ranua Resort - Searching Aurora Borealis by Snowmobile
Ranua
Northern Lights Snowmobile Driving Safari in Kemi
Kemi
Arctic Northern Lights Camp (private)
Oulu
Raahe Archipelago
Raahe
Ski Resort Iso-Syöte
Syöte
Winter Forest Adventure in the Dark
Oulu
Liminka Bay Nature Centre
Liminka
Artic Northern Lights Camp
Oulu
Aurora Hunt
Kemi
Ranua Resort - Searching Aurora Borealis by Car
Ranua
Villa Lichen
Vaala
Villa Swan
Vaala
Nature Resort Linnunrata / Sauna cabin
Oulu
Cultural Centre Valve
Oulu
A versatile holiday trip and dog sledding adventure in Pudasjärvi.
Pudasjärvi
Kirkkosalmi Bird Watching tower
Hailuoto
Ranua Resort - Holiday Villas
Ranua
Glass Room Venue @ Nature Dream Days
Muhos
Ranua Resort - Aurora Nights Snowshoeing
Ranua
Experiences in Tyrnävä: Tours, Local History, and Snowshoeing
Tyrnävä
Seaside Glass Villas
Kemi
Private meeting with Santa Claus
Oulu
Nallikari – the Riviera of the North
Oulu
New Year Celebration by Finnish Traditions and Northern Lights (Kemi)
Kemi
Skywalk rooftop terrace
Syöte
Aurora Revelare NOW!
Oulu
Snowshoeing Week in South Lapland
Syöte
Hunting for Aurora Borealis by Car
Kemi
Searching for the Aurora Borealis by Car
Kemi
Villa Hilikkula
Vaala
Northern Lights Aurora Tour from Kemi
Kemi
Aurora Revelare
Oulu