Snowshoeing Excursion to Search for Northern Lights from Ylläsjärvi

Combine a snowy sport and some mesmerizing natural landscapes for an evening in Finnish Lapland on this snowshoeing excursion to search for Northern Lights from Ylläsjärvi! The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, are the result of the interaction between the sun's particles entering the atmosphere and the Earth's magnetic field. They are a natural wonder only visible from countries near or above the Arctic Circle, and Ylläsjärvi, a small town in Finnish Lapland, is the perfect place to hop on a car, a snowmobile, or some snowshoes to go see them.

On the day of your snowshoeing excursion to search for Northern Lights from Ylläsjärvi, you'll have the option to be picked up from your accommodations in Ylläsjärvi or, if you are in a big group, as far as Äkäslompolo. If you are staying further away and have your own car or wish to arrive by bus or on foot, you can do so as well. Your group will arrive at the North Wind Lapland headquarters, meet the expert instructor who will lead the activity, and receive winter clothing to stay warm throughout the experience, as well as the snowshoes and any other equipment necessary to stay safe during the experience.

Once you're all geared up, you'll set off! You'll hike in the snow with the help of the snowshoes, which serve as stabilizers, as well as protective shields against the snow. You will walk on the frozen marshlands and through the taiga forests that surround Ylläsjärvi and make regular stops to search the sky for the Northern Lights, but also for the stars that appear in such light pollution-free environments. Once you reach a good spot to observe the sky, your instructor will light a fire to keep you warm, distribute hot drinks and biscuits, and tell you all they know about the aurora, life in the Arctic, and the surrounding nature.

Keep in mind that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, so even though your instructors at North Wind Lapland are experts at the search and will prepare in advance to find the best date and time to find the beautiful lights in the sky, they can never guarantee that you'll see them. That said, you should come prepared to the experience by wearing warm under layers of clothing, and bring anything you may need (medications, water, etc.) to spend around 3 hours on this amazing snowshoeing excursion to search for Northern Lights from Ylläsjärvi!

If you have a moderately good physical condition and would like to immerse yourself in the Arctic's landscapes as you search for one of the Earth's most stunning natural wonders, you can't miss this wonderful snowshoeing excursion to search for Northern Lights from Ylläsjärvi. Book now!