How to See Northern Lights in Finland: Don't make these 5 mistakes
????Seeing the northern lights in person is a beautiful experience but hunting them is quite tricky. In this video, I offer advice on the best time to see northern lights, the best places to spot them, and the 5 mistakes you absolutely should avoid when searching for them. These tips can help you search for aurora borealis anywhere, but my experience is specifically in Finland.
It's hard to find a complete guide to help you make the most of your aurora hunting experience, but I have put together this make-no-mistake guide to help increase your chances of seeing the dancing bright lights.
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7 Days in FINLAND ???? Lapland, Glass Igloo, Northern Lights, Santa Claus | Travel Vlog
We spend a week in the Winter Wonderland of Finland - Starting in Lapland, we visit the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, meet THE Father Christmas, experience a husky ride, and take an Ice Breaker Cruise in the Baltic Sea, walking on the ice and swimming in the freezing cold waters too. Then we drive further north into Lapland, deep in the Arctic Circle to stay in a glass igloo and log cabin trying to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in the sky, following a reindeer ride.
Finally we finish in Helsinki, Finlands Capital and take a day trip to Tallinn, the capital of Estonia just across the water via Ferry.
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????* Rovaniemi Hotel we stayed, very central, close to tour operators, shops, restaurants:
????* Great looking Rovaniemi alternative hotel, just outside the town centre:
????* Glass Igloo and Log Cabin we stayed (Chalet, 4 adults was our room):
????* Luxury glass igloo alternative in Levi Town (2 hours drive north from Rovaniemi or domestic flight to Kittilä Airport):
????* Excellent Very Central Helsinki Hotel we stayed at (not shown in video):
????* Great Hotel in Helsinki Airport if need to stay for early morning domestic flight (we stayed here but not shown in video):
ACTIVITIES & TOURS (Others would need to be arranged through JEE Travels)
????* Santa Claus Village Reindeer & Husky ride (I can't confirm this is the same Husky ride as there are a couple in this area but it gets good reviews):
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????* Rovaniemi BBQ Northern Lights Tour:
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6:20 Ice Breaker Cruise
8:31 Hunting Northern Lights
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Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is a unique vacation destination located in Finnish Lapland, 250 km / 155 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Our accommodation offering includes our world-famous glass igloos as well as premium kelo-glass igloos, snow igloos and cozy log cabins. We are one of the best places in the world to view the northern lights, with the season lasting eight months, from the end of August until the end of April.
8 Most Instagrammable Places In Finnish Lapland
Finnish Lapland must be one of the most Instagrammable places on Earth.
Grab your camera, your drone or your GoPro and head to the Arctic for killer photo ops. From the gentle bald fells to iconic Scandinavian mountains in the far north, from Santa's rustic cabin to scenic overlooks where the world just seems to go on forever, from magical snow-crowned forests to reindeer photobombs, from green river gorges to stony Ice Age remnants, there's nowhere quite as photogenic as Finnish Lapland.
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How do the Northern Lights come about? Legend says the Fox runs across the Arctic fells and sends sparks up in the sky with its tail. Take a look and see what a spectacular job he does.
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オーロラはどのようにしてできるのでしょうか。フィンランドに伝わる伝説によれば、キツネが北極圏の丘を走るとき、尻尾が雪原に触れ、それが火花となって巻き上がり夜空に光となって表れると言われています。キツネの作り出す素晴らしい光景をぜひ眺めてみませんか。
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1) Northern Lights
2) Riisitunturi National Park
In the winter the candle-like spruces are clad with a thick coating of condensed frost
3) Pyhä-Luosto National Park
Enjoy Lapland's big skies, lit by the Northern Lights in winter and the Midnight Sun around midsummer
4) Helsinki
The capital of Finland is a compact city easily explored on foot
5) Santa Claus House
Open everyday of the yea,r near the city of Rovaniemi
6) Aland Island
The Åland archipelago consists of around 6500 islands, but only more than 60 are inhabited
7) Suomenlinna
In 1991, Suomenlinna was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
8) Oulanka National Park
The many trail options and hanging bridges will take you to the most impressive waterfalls in Finland
9) Koli National Park
The splendid scenery always instills a sense of serenity and wonder in visitors
10) Archipelago National Park
It has been described as the world's most beautiful archipelago
Northern Light Live Sodankylä, Finland
Welcome to the Season 2023-2024!
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Ylläs North Sky: (Choose the Äkäslompolo Tunturimaisema camera)
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Places to watch the aurora around northern Finland.
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Levi:
Levi live camera is located at Levi, Köngäs area, north to the Elves village/Tonttula. Tonttula has lights at yard so it's not the best spot to watch small aurora.
Other (darker) places to watch the aurora are: Levijärvi beach.180' view to north, free parking side of the road:
End of the road of Lapastie (not much space, private houses next to the spot. One road down from Glass Igloos.)
Tourist companies also take their customers to the south side of Sirkkajärvi-lake that is the closest spot by walking from Levi center:
Rovaniemi:
Beach next to the Arktikum.
Aurora roof on top the Lapland hotels Rovaniemi.
Olkkajärvi spot:
Sodankylä:
Closest dark spot to watch aurora at Sodankylä center. Beach of the gas station:
North dam:
South dam:
Peaceful camping spot with north view near the south dam:
Road to Levi:
Saariselkä:
Top of the kaunispää/ski center. Big 360 open wide area. Always windy. Star Arctic hotel just next to the spot.
Many people go to Kakslauttanen resort for their holiday, and there are couple spots to watch the aurora. Usually the glass igloos are pointed that way the northern sky is visible from them. Remember to respect privacy of other people:
Ylläs:
Beach nex to Jounin Kauppa:
North slope (Y1):
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Northern Light Live Levi, Finland. North view
Welcome to the Season 2023-2024!
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Let's keep the chat mainly in English. Short sentences in a different language are ok. Thanks!
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Few other aurora cameras in Finland:
Rovaniemi Apukka Sky cam:
Inari Live:
Utsjoki Live: and
Ylläs North Sky: (Choose the Äkäslompolo Tunturimaisema camera)
Top of Levi camera with playback:
Tuikku restaurant area has sometimes better view when it's foggy down at center of Levi (Sirkka).
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Please share your watching spots and moderators will add them here.
Levi:
This Levi live camera is located at Levi, Köngäs area, North to the Elves village/Tonttula. The exact address is secret to protect the neighborhood from flood of tourists and movement. Same lights can be seen from any place where it's cloudless.
Levijärvi beach (180' view to north, free parking side of the road):
Here is also second beach next to previous one:
Tourist companies also take their customers to the south side of Sirkkajärvi-lake that is the closest spot by walking from Levi center:
Levi golf area:
Rovaniemi:
Beach next to the Arktikum.
Aurora roof on top the Lapland hotels Rovaniemi.
Olkkajärvi spot:
Sodankylä:
Closest dark spot to watch aurora at Sodankylä center. Beach of the gas station:
North dam:
South dam:
Peaceful camping spot with north view near the south dam:
Road to Levi:
Saariselkä:
Top of the kaunispää/ski center. Big 360 open wide area. Always windy. Star Arctic hotel just next to the spot.
Many people go to Kakslauttanen resort for their holiday, and there are couple spots to watch the aurora. Usually the glass igloos are pointed that way the northern sky is visible from them. Remember to respect privacy of other people:
Ylläs:
Beach next to Jounin Kauppa:
North slope (Y1):
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Planning a trip to Finland? Here's all you need to, Finland Tourism And Travel Guide (2021)
Finland is a Northern European nation bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia. Its capital, Helsinki, occupies a peninsula and surrounding islands in the Baltic Sea. Helsinki is home to the 18th-century sea fortress Suomenlinna, the fashionable Design District and diverse museums. The Northern Lights can be seen from the country's Arctic Lapland province, a vast wilderness with national parks and ski resorts.
Visit Top 15 Attraction
No.15. Visit the Sami
No.14. Visit Högberget Cave
No.13. See Turun Linna (Turku Castle)
No.12. Ski at Levi
No.11. Voyage around the Harbor Islands
No.10. Contend in the Air Guitar World Championship
No.9. Go climbing in one of the numerous public parks
No.8. Learn Finnish social history
No.7. Learn Lapland history at the Sodankylä Local Heritage Museum
No.6. See the Old Church of Sodankylä
No.5. Investigate the Raanua Wildlife Park
No.4. Visit the Pyhä-Luosto Mine
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Best places to see northern lights at Ylläs
I've bee photographing northern lights at Ylläs area almost a decade. In this video I tell you what are the best locations and when. Aurora Borealis season starts in the end of August and continues until beginning of April.
Finland Lapland ???????? Igloos Aurora Village, Ivalo Europe
Best Hotel to see Northern Lights!
Nearest Airport : Ivalo Airport Lapland
Aurora Village is a small family business in Ivalo offering a variety of services in a nature-centric environment. It is an atmospheric recreational resort in a peaceful location near Ivalo town. They offer comprehensive accommodation, restaurant, meeting and activity services. They also have unique saunas, lovely trekking paths and modern rental equipment.
Glass roof Aurora Cabins, or “igloos”, provide an amazing experience around the year! In Autumn and Winter enjoy the Northern Lights and a starry sky – or – in Summer the nightless night with the Midnight Sun from the comfort of your bed.
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Saariselka best hotels: Top 10 hotels in Saariselka, Finland - *4 star*
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When should you visit Lapland?
When should you visit Lapland? We visited in January because it was cheaper & to avoid the crowds of children. Would you do the same?
In this video we visit Lapland in Finland (Rovaniemi). We break down how expensive or cheap we found the destination to be and offer you some insights into what are the best things to do when you are in Rovaniemi. Best restaurants, best food, best activities in lapland! including Santa's village, which is actually free!
Visiting Lapland, particularly Rovaniemi, can be a memorable yet somewhat expensive adventure for tourists.
The region's remote location in the northernmost part of Finland, combined with its popularity as a winter wonderland, often leads to higher prices for accommodations, activities, and dining.
Travelers should be prepared for a relatively higher cost of living compared to many other European destinations. However, the unique experiences and magical atmosphere make it well worth the investment.
Among the top things to do in Rovaniemi are husky sledding through pristine snow-covered landscapes, meeting Santa Claus at the Santa Claus Village, and witnessing the mesmerizing Northern Lights. We also take an ice dip into a frozen lake followed by a traditional finish Sauna
These activities, while they may come with a price tag, offer once-in-a-lifetime memories that are bound to make your Lapland trip truly exceptional.
Beyond these iconic experiences, Rovaniemi offers a range of budget-friendly options for travelers as well. Exploring the stunning national parks, such as Ounasvaara and Pyhä-Luosto, is often free and provides an opportunity to connect with Lapland's breathtaking natural beauty.
Additionally, trying local cuisine at affordable eateries, such as savouring traditional Lappish dishes like reindeer stew or salmon soup, can be a delicious and cost-effective way to experience the local culture. To make the most of your Lapland adventure without breaking the bank, careful planning, booking in advance, and seeking out discounts can help you strike a balance between enjoying the region's wonders and managing your expenses. Also the northern lights on your ryanair flight home are free!
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Driving a car in winter in Finland is not so much different from any other country guys, expect the amount of snow and ice ;)
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A dream came true when I visited the Lapland region in northern Finland in January 2023. Not only did I get the chance to stay at a wonderful log cabin in the middle of nowhere, I also experienced the most fascinating northern lights.
Ein Traum ging in Erfüllung, als ich im Januar 2023 Lappland im Norden Finnlands bereiste. Ich konnte nicht nur in einer wunderbaren Holzhütte mitten im Nirgendwo hausen, sondern auch die faszinierenden Nordlichter erleben.
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Suomen katusoittokeisari (8/10): Suvanto-Sodankylä-Saariselkä - Joikubeibe
Lapin sydämessä järjestetään kansanmusiikkijamit, mutta katusoittobisnes ei kukoista toivottuun tapaan. Maali kiiluu jo matkalaisten silmissä ja ote alkaa lipsua.
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