The 10 Best Abisko Northern Lights Tours

1.Guided Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 311 reviews · 3h 30m · from $109Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide such as Joey or Romy for a 210-minute aurora chase from Abisko. Your group may travel up to 100 kilometers round trip, following weather and aurora forecasts to find clearer skies. Expect warm transport, local stories, a hot drink, and helpful photography advice. Pickup is available in Abisko and Björkliden, not Kiruna.

“The guide Joey was amazing, we made artic fire, had fika and took photos in which we got to see a bit of the aurora through the camera even in the really cloudy night. I had a great time :)”

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2.Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Ride a snowmobile or follow your guide in a sled through Abisko Valley, Abisko National Park, the mountains, or frozen Lake Torneträsk. Guides such as Jacob, Fabio, Amanda, and Edward adjust the route to the weather, stopping for aurora views, photos, snow play, and warm drinks. You can drive if you are 18 or older with a valid EU license.

“Everything was perfect. Great service. Optimal conditions for watching the aurora.”

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3.Guided Autumn Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 100 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $121

Join Lights Over Lapland for a 3.5-hour evening aurora chase from Abisko. Guides such as Sara, Felix, Miquel, Gavin, and Sarah use weather and aurora forecasts to choose among sites up to 90 km away. Expect scenic stops, clear explanations, basic camera help, and a hot drink by a fire when conditions allow.

“Although we couldn’t see the lights but Sarah made every attempt to chase the same. We drove to 4-5 locations and finally ended the trip with a hot nice drink of Lingon berry juice at small cottage by the lake with a nice cozy fire!”

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4.National Park Northern Lights Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 86 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Spend four hours hunting the aurora around Abisko National Park with a small group of up to eight. Your guide provides a preset DSLR, tripod, warm overalls, and photography help, then chooses between a nearby teepee, 4x4 van, or snowmobile sleigh based on conditions. Bring warm boots and an SD card.

“Fabian and Zacs were amazing and they helped us with the cameras and provided a good assistance. We manage to have the aurora showing up twice and it was AMAZING!!! Beyond words...”

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5.Aurora Car Chasing Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · 3 hours · from $165

Join Jeff or another experienced local guide for a three-hour Aurora car chase from Abisko. You’ll visit dark viewing spots, learn about the aurora and Arctic wildlife, enjoy warm drinks, and receive every photo taken during the night. Pickup is available from four Abisko hotels and lodges, but not Kiruna.

“Jeff was an amazing guide. Stunning photography and knowledge of the northern lights. Very accommodating to the group and kind to guests. Thank you so much for a memorable trip.”

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6.Aurora Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Join a small group of up to eight for a three-hour night snowshoe walk from Abisko or Björkliden. Guides such as Robin, Rebecca, and Erik have led guests through birch forest, animal tracks, frozen lakes, and mountain views, with warm berry juice during a quiet break. The Northern Lights are possible, never promised.

“Everything about the evening was fantastic. Robin was the perfect guide, encouraging us take in the quiet environment of the birch forest in the dark as we walked. Robin pointed out recent and older animal tracks in the snow and gave us information about the trees and local area. It was very magical and ethereal, like the world of Narnia in the snow, and the night sky was so clear and full of stars which were very visible away from the lights of Abisko. We went to a couple of frozen lakes as well and were extremely lucky to see the Northern lights coming and going throughout the hike. We…”

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7.Northern Lights Photography Tour with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 5 hours · from $230Top rated

Join Jesús of Northern Wilds Expeditions in Abisko for a 4 to 6-hour aurora hunt with dinner, 4x4 transport, photography coaching, and a basic astronomy lesson. The small group, limited to eight, may travel up to 300 km to find clear skies. Your guide sends you the photos taken during the night afterward.

“Jesus was a fantastic guide who brought us to areas where nice photos could be taken. Dinner was lovely and the reindeer meat did not taste gamely (surprisingly). Jesus was also flexible and was trying to reschedule the itinerary accordingly to the aurora forecast.”

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8.Aurora Snowmobile Sled Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 2 hours · from $102Best value

Ride behind a snowmobile through Abisko’s dark Arctic wilderness, seated on warm reindeer skins while a local guide searches for the aurora. Anna and Fabian are among the guides, and they can help with camera or phone photos. A campfire, lingonberry tea, snack, warm clothing, and pickup are included.

“We had a great trip! Our guide Fabian was very friendly and told us a lot about the nature in Abisko. He even arranged a separate pickup for us because there was no taxi available 🙏”

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9.Northern Lights Hike with Husky Puppies

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 3 hours · from $142

Walk 1.5 km through snowy Abisko Valley with guides Ana and Fredrik and a small group of up to eight. Play with husky puppies, then warm up in a Sámi-style lávvu with a hot drink and Arctic stories. Winter gear, boots, mittens, and a transfer from Abisko STF are included, but the Northern Lights are never guaranteed.

“Fue un tour excelente, honestamente no espere que me sorprenda así, de todas maneras en este caso no tuvimos la chance de ver muchas auroras debido a la densidad de la neblina. Son embargo super recomendada y el cuidado que tienen de los perros es impecable”

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10.Abisko Arctic Ecology and Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $143

Join Magnus from Firesky Guiding for a 3.5-hour evening tour from Abisko. Travel by minibus, make short walks through the Arctic biosphere, learn how snow, climate, plants, and wildlife connect, and search for northern lights under dark skies. Warm clothing, footwear, drinks, and snacks are available if needed.

“Magnus gave us a wonderful experience. We did see a beautiful Northern Lights display, but the main attraction of his tour is his knowledge. We did a number of tours over the last few days, but it they were focused nearly exclusively on chasing the lights. Magnus did do this, but focused on helping us understand our surroundings as well. This gave us a greater depth of knowledge and appreciation for our surroundings.”

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