11 Northern Lights Snowshoe Hikes Worth the Walk

1.Aurora Crystal Lavvo Experience with Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 222 reviews · 1 day · from $460Our pick

Travel from Tromsø by bus and ferry to Aurora Wonderland Basecamp in Lyngen. Jose, Angelina, and their team host a small-group overnight with fish soup, dinner, breakfast, a guided 2 km snowshoe walk, thermal gear, and a crystal lavvo heated by your own wood stove. The Northern Lights are never guaranteed, but the glass roof gives you a chance to watch from bed.

“Amazing experience, very friendly and organised hosts. Snow shoe hike was great fun with opportunity for photos at the end. Overnight in the lavvo was a unique experience, learning to keep the wood fire going. Would recommend booking this experience.”

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2.South Coast, Glacier Hike & Northern Lights Combo

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 68 reviews · 16 hours · from $270

You’ll travel from Reykjavik to Seljalandsfoss, Sólheimajökull, Reynisfjara, and Skógafoss with an English-speaking guide. A certified glacier guide supplies crampons, helmet, harness, and ice axe for the glacier walk. After dinner, return for a countryside Northern Lights hunt with complimentary photos.

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3.Aurora Snowshoeing

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

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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4.Night Snowshoeing Adventure under the Northern Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $123

Join a professional English-speaking guide for a three-hour night snowshoe walk near Rovaniemi. You may cross snowy forests, frozen rivers, lakes, or a hilltop before warming by a fire with hot drinks and Finnish snacks. Groups stay small, with no more than eight people, and the route is adapted to your ability.

“Belle activité. Ciel magnifique. Guide génial. Bémol, l'activité raquette est un peu courte et assez simple : balade dans une forêt à peine 1h. Le temps de trajet vers le lieu d'activité est de 35'. Le temps de trajet est plus long que l'activité. Le réconfort près du feu est intéressant mais se fait à la fin dans un yourth sur le parking...”

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5.Snowshoe Trek with Aurora Hunt and Warm Beverage

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $143

Meet Kiruna Guidetur near Scandic Hotel and set out with an English-speaking guide such as Jonna, Ronja, Kevin, or Carsten. You’ll receive insulated overalls, boots, snowshoes, and poles before walking through the snowy forest to view the stars and hunt for the Aurora. A warm drink and sandwich break are included.

“Carsten é una guida eccezionale. Ci ha aiutato con le ciaspole e a scegliere le scarpe piú calde. Dopo poco che ciaspolavamo abbiamo visto le prime luci, ci siamo fermati ad accendere un fuoco per scaldarci e ammirare le luci mentre lui ci prepararava le bevande calde e dei panini al formaggio. Abbiamo chiacchierato tanto e ammirato una notte nella foresta bellissima.”

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6.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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7.Aurora Snowshoe Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $183Top rated

Meet your guide at Clarion Hotel The Edge and ride 30 minutes to Ersfjordbotn for a three-hour evening snowshoe hike. You’ll use supplied snowshoes and poles, pause for a snack and hot drink, and look for the aurora with an English or Norwegian-speaking guide. Guides including Truls, Eirik, and Fabian have helped make this a personal, photo-friendly outing.

“This snowshoe hike for the Northern Lights was truly one of the most special experiences of my trip. The group was small and intimate, which made the evening feel peaceful, personal, and immersive rather than rushed or touristy. Although dark outside, the hike itself was beautiful and serene, moving through quiet landscapes that felt untouched and magical under the night sky. Our guide was knowledgeable and shared fascinating bits of local history and insight about the area along the way, which added so much depth to the experience and made it even more meaningful. Seeing the Northern Lights in such a calm, natural setting was unforgettable. Everything felt thoughtfully paced,…”

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8.LEVI Adults Only Northern Lights Hunt with Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $259

Join guide Erwin and a maximum of seven other adults for a six-hour Northern Lights hunt near Levi. Drive away from city lights, snowshoe through Arctic forest, learn about Sami culture and local wildlife, enjoy a hot Scandinavian meal by the fire, and receive professional aurora photos.

“I experienced an unforgettable night in a Finnish national park, surrounded by the northern lights and a breathtaking starry sky. Our guide, Erwin, prepared everything perfectly for me, including warm clothing, hot water, food, and snacks, which made the whole experience comfortable and enjoyable. He is truly the most professional guide I have ever met. Erwin helped me take many beautiful photos and patiently explained Sami culture, as well as the plants and animals of the forest. He was incredibly kind and patient throughout the entire journey. Without him, I would never have had such a magical and unforgettable aurora-chasing night.”

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9.Northern Lights Snowshoeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $142

Join Luleå Travel for a three-hour evening walk through snow-covered forest near Luleå. Your English-speaking guide provides snowshoes, headlamp, winter boots, and thermal overall, then leads you to a fire with hot drinks and reindeer skins. Guides such as Sasha add local stories, Aurora myths, and practical photography advice.

“Super! Guide passionné et randonnée incroyable à travers la forêt. Je recommande!”

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10.Northern Lights Snowshoe Hike in Levi with Latvian Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Leave Levi’s lights behind for a relaxed three-hour snowshoe walk with an English or Latvian-speaking guide. Mikus has provided hot tea, brownies, homemade honey, and Northern Lights photos on past outings. Snowshoes, headlamps, snacks, and Lapland nature stories are included.

“We had a great time in the woods at a freezing night out to search for the northern lights (which luckily appeared on a starry night sky with an almost full moon) with Mikus who is a fantastic guide and brought hot tea and brownies with selfmade honey! He also did great photographs of us once the lights where out.”

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11.Aurora Hunt Snowshoeing Adventure with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $111

Follow an English-speaking guide through the quiet, mostly flat forests of Ounasvaara for two hours. You’ll use provided snowshoes, poles, and headlamps, then pause for a warm drink and aurora stories. Groups are limited to six, with some guides, including Sumoe, offering thoughtful help and photos.

“Spectacular experience, made very personal. The hot drink and cookies were amazing, and having such a knowledgeable guide made the experience so enjoyable.”

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