levi northern lights tours

The Northern Lights season in Levi, Finland begins at the end of August and extends through mid-April.

While Aurora can be visible from late August, our carefully selected tours begin in October, when the nights are longer and the chances of seeing are higher. Prime viewing months are from September to March, with the darkest skies providing the best contrast to the vibrant lights.

Some people prefer to chase the Northern Lights in September, when there is no snow, eliminating the reflection from the snow and making the nights seem even darker. If you come to Levi in September, contact us, and we'll try to organize a tour for you.

Levi offers several prime locations for Northern Lights viewing, away from city lights and surrounded by serene wilderness: 

• Levi Fell: A popular spot with a view from the top.
• Lake Immeljärvi: Provides stunning reflections of the Aurora on the water's surface in autumn, and open panorama over the frozen lake in winter.

Of course, you can try to see the Northern Lights on your own, but joining a guided tour can increase your chances. Tour organizers know the best spots, follow the cloud forecast, and are mobile, allowing them to find the optimal locations for viewing the Aurora. Guided tours visit places in the area of 30-40 km around Levi searching for unobstructed Northern hemisphere sky view and minimum light pollution. 

While not exact, forecasts based on solar activity can give a good indication of when the Aurora might be visible. Based on our experience, even on days with low forecast activity, we sometimes see Aurora flashes. Do not give up! Keep watching if the sky is clear.