Rovaniemi: Hunting Northern Lights with Lappish Barbecue

Hunt the Northern Lights on a 3-hour guided tour from Rovaniemi, with a Lappish campfire barbecue and included winter clothes.

Getting started

After booking, check your confirmation email for the exact seasonal departure time and pick-up details. On the evening of your tour, use the address you provided exactly as on Google Maps so the vehicle can reach your selected hotel within 10 km of Rovaniemi city center, or head to the Nordic Unique Travels office if you are within a 5-minute walking distance. Once everyone is on board, your expert English-speaking guide explains the plan for the Northern Lights hunt as you leave the city.

What to expect

Finnish Lapland wilderness

Your 3-hour Northern Lights tour takes you out of Rovaniemi and away from light pollution into the pristine Finnish Lapland landscape.

Features

• Time in the wilderness is focused on finding clear skies so you can experience the Northern Lights far from urban glow and traffic. The outdoor setting suits families and groups, with the pace shaped around watching the sky rather than covering long distances.

• A professional English-speaking guide, with other languages available on request in German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese, shares facts and local tales about the Northern Lights, explaining how and why they appear while you wait for activity in the sky.

• Before you head into the cold, winter clothes are provided, including overalls and boots, so you stay insulated while standing outside to watch the aurora. This extra layer helps you remain comfortable during extended periods of sky-gazing in sub-zero temperatures.

• During high season, the tour may operate with buses and, from December to the end of January, group sizes can be large. If you prefer a smaller setting, you are advised to consider the separate Hunting Northern Lights - Small Group Tour product.

Lappish campfire barbecue spot

Once a suitable viewing area is reached, the group gathers around a campfire where the Lappish barbecue is prepared while everyone keeps an eye on the night sky.

Features

• The campfire barbecue includes soup, pork sausage, Lappish bread, marshmallows, and hot blueberry juice, giving you a taste of local flavors while you sit or stand around the flames. A vegetarian and vegan alternative is available upon request so different dietary preferences are accommodated.

• Warm blueberry juice is served hot, which helps you stay comfortable as you watch for movement and color in the sky. The simple menu and open fire cooking match the remote setting in Finnish Lapland.

• This campfire barbecue functions as both a meal and a social pause in the middle of the hunt, with the guide on hand to answer questions about the Northern Lights, Finnish nature, and local traditions while food is cooked over the fire.

Wrapping up

At the end of the experience, your guide arranges drop-off back at your original pick-up point within Rovaniemi city center. The transfer back allows you to warm up and review photos or memories from the Northern Lights hunt without arranging separate transport late at night. This makes the experience accessible to visitors who prefer not to drive on winter roads. Northern Lights sightings are not guaranteed, as they depend on weather and solar activity, and refunds are not provided if the lights are not visible.