Guided Tours

Rovaniemi: Lapland Lake Ice Floating with Northern Lights

Duration

2 hrs 30 mins

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Immerse yourself in the calm of a Lappish forest lake, marvel at the Northern Lights, and savor traditional blueberry tea and gingerbread.

Experience the Northern Lights while floating in a survival suit on a Lapland lake, an unforgettable way to see the aurora.

Enjoy pick-up and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center hotels or office and multilingual guides available on request, making the experience accessible and seamless.

Stay warm and dry in a specially designed floating suit, letting you relax in icy waters regardless of the temperature outside.

Savor hot blueberry juice and gingerbread after your float, the perfect way to warm up and enjoy local flavors.

2.5-hour Northern Lights ice floating experience

English-speaking guide (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)

Pick-up and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center hotels or office

Gingerbread & hot blueberry juice

Floating survival suit

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Paulina V
Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
Marina O
Couple
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Jan 2026
I really liked that the guide, Alex, was so patient with us. He treated us perfectly and always made sure everything was okay. He even told us we could stay a little longer to see the Northern Lights if we wanted. Everything was perfect! I would highly recommend it!
Nov 2025
Had THE COOLEST night floating in that dark river. Took my partner, wasn’t sure what to expect, but honestly, it was so chill (pun intended). Nico and Kat were super patient with us (I was nervous lol). The suits keep you warm-ish but my toes got a bit cold after a while. Floating while the sky just stretches above you… kinda surreal. Didn’t see northern lights but the stars were still UNREAL. Got some blurry pics, but hey, memories count more. Tea after hit the spot. Would def do again if we’re back.
Nov 2025
First time ice floating, and yeah, it was weird but fun! Came with my sister—she chickened out at first but the guides (I think one was named Timo?) were suuuper reassuring. Getting in was like, ok, this is happening... and then I just drifted and stared at the sky. Didn’t love the wait to change after (place was a little cramped, not gonna lie) but the floating part? Worth it. Bring thicker socks tho!
Nov 2025
Honestly, I was nervous about being cold, but the suits are crazy good. Went with my boyfriend. Floating in the dark—just the two of us and the guides—felt super safe and kinda magical. They told us stories about Rovaniemi and gave us hot berry juice after. Didn’t see the aurora but so peaceful. If ur worried about being cold, you’ll be fine except maybe ur hands. Would recommend for couples!

Float in a Lapland lake under the Northern Lights on this 2.5-hour guided day trip from Rovaniemi, with transfers and warm drinks included.

Getting started

Your experience begins with pick-up from selected Rovaniemi city center hotels or the local office. Upon arrival at the lake, your guide provides a safety briefing and helps you into a floating survival suit before you step onto the ice.

What to expect

Lapland Lake Ice Floating with Northern Lights

This experience offers a rare way to witness the Northern Lights—by floating in a frozen Lapland lake, fully protected from the cold. Led by an English-speaking guide (other languages available on request), you’ll relax in the tranquil setting while waiting for the aurora to appear.

Features

Floating survival suit: Stay warm and dry as you float in icy waters, designed for comfort and safety in Lapland’s winter conditions.

Northern Lights viewing: If conditions allow, enjoy the spectacle of the aurora borealis from the peaceful surface of the lake.

Hot blueberry juice and gingerbread: After your float, warm up with traditional Finnish treats, included in your tour.

Convenient transfers: Round-trip pick-up and drop-off from Rovaniemi city center hotels or office make your evening seamless and stress-free.

Multilingual guide: Guidance available in English, with Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Chinese on request for a personalized experience.

What to bring

Bring warm, comfortable clothing to wear under the floating suit.

Wear sturdy, waterproof footwear suitable for snowy or icy conditions.

Bring a valid photo ID if requested at pickup or check-in.

What’s not allowed

Children under 4 years of age are not permitted to participate.

Accessibility

This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon influenced by weather and solar wind activity, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Customers must be at least 130 cm tall to fit into the floating suit.

A minimum of 2 people are required for this tour to take place.

A minimum of 4 people are required for this tour to take place on Sunday.

Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by adults paying the full price.

The experience may be cancelled or rescheduled if the group size is smaller than 2 persons.

Be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.