Maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights in Kiruna, Swedish Lapland
Join a premium northern lights tour in Kiruna, Swedish Lapland, designed to give you the best possible conditions to see the aurora. This small-group experience combines a flexible aurora chase with an authentic street food dinner and nature guides.
Your evening begins at the iconic Stejk Street Food, where you’ll enjoy a warm, locally prepared dinner inside a heated traditional tipi (lavvu). While you relax by the fire, our team analyzes real-time weather data, cloud coverage, and solar activity to determine the best direction for the night.
Because we operate with small groups and flexible routing, this is one of the most effective northern lights experiences in Kiruna. Limited availability – small groups sell out quickly during peak season.
Limited availability – small groups sell out quickly during peak season.
A flexible aurora chase – no fixed routes
The northern lights are constantly moving – and so are we.
Instead of following fixed routes, we adapt in real time to:
- changing weather conditions
- cloud coverage
- aurora activity
Using agile minivans, we travel in all directions to find clear skies, giving you the best possible chance to see the aurora in Swedish Lapland.
Small group northern lights experience with access to hidden locations
This is a boutique northern lights tour designed for quality over volume.
With small groups (1–8 guests per vehicle), we can reach locations that large buses cannot access:
- frozen lakes
- remote forest clearings
- off-grid viewpoints far from light pollution
The result is a quieter, more exclusive northern lights experience in Kiruna.
Nature aurora guides with local knowledge
Your tour is led by experienced local specialists such as Rostam, Hannah, or Jonas.
Each guide combines:
- aurora forecasting expertise
- deep knowledge of Arctic nature
- local stories and cultural insight
This turns the tour into a complete Arctic experience – not just transportation.
From street food dinner to Arctic campfire experience
This northern lights activity in Kiruna is designed as a full evening experience.
Your journey includes:
- a local dinner in a heated tipi at Stejk Street Food
- live aurora and weather forecasting
- a dynamic route with multiple stops
- a final wilderness location with a campfire in the snow
At the final stop, we gather around the fire and enjoy traditional Swedish fika with warm lingonberry juice – a moment to slow down and fully experience the Arctic night.
Capture the aurora with your phone or camera
You don’t need professional equipment to capture the northern lights.
Your guide will help you with:
- smartphone photography tips
- basic camera settings
- how to capture the aurora in real conditions
This is a practical, hands-on experience – not a photography workshop.
Tour highlights
- authentic tipi (lavvu) dinner at Stejk Street Food
- small-group northern lights tour (max 8 guests)
- flexible aurora chase with no fixed route
- access to remote “secret spots”
- nature guides
- campfire + Swedish fika
- real-time aurora and weather forecasting
Included
- local dinner at Stejk Street Food’s famous tipi
- nature guides (Rostam, Hannah, or Jonas)
- weather and aurora live forecasting
- aurora chase in minivan
- warm lingonberry juice and Swedish fika
- pickup and drop-off at selected hotels in Kiruna city
- winter shell jackets and snowboots (if needed)
Not included
- children under 12 years (private tours available on request)
- professional aurora photography workshop
- pickup outside Kiruna city (available upon request)
- alcoholic beverages
Pickup information
- Kiruna Studios – 18:00
- Scandic Kiruna 18.10
- Hotel E10 – 18:15
- Kiruna STF Malmfälten 18.20
- Camp Ripan - 18:25
- Stejk Street Food (meet-up) – 18:30
Know before you go
- this tour is designed for guests aged 12 and older
- for younger children, please contact us for a private tour solution
- wear warm winter layers under provided outer gear. We recommend that you bring a warm hat and gloves
- bring a fully charged smartphone or camera
- basic photography guidance is included (not a workshop)
- the northern lights are a natural phenomenon and vary nightly
- pets are not allowed (service animals accepted)
- smoking and alcohol are not permitted in the vehicle
- routes may change depending on weather and safety conditions
Why choose this northern lights tour in Kiruna?
Not all northern lights tours are the same.
This experience is designed to give you the highest possible chance of seeing the aurora, while offering a more personal and authentic Arctic evening.
Here’s what makes this tour different:
- small groups, better experience– avoid crowded buses and enjoy a more personal, high-quality tour
- we actively chase the aurora– no fixed routes, we adapt in real time to find the clearest skies
- access to locations others can’t reach– remote lakes and forest clearings far from light pollution
- nature guides with real forecasting knowledge– we use live data and experience to make decisions throughout the night
- a complete Arctic experience– from tipi dinner to campfire and fika, more than just a tour
Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of seeing the northern lights in Kiruna?
Kiruna is one of the most reliable locations in Swedish Lapland. While sightings can’t be guaranteed, our flexible chase strategy improves your chances significantly.
How cold does it get?
Temperatures can drop to -15°C to -40°C. We provide outer gear, but warm base layers, hat and gloves are essential.
Do I need a professional camera?
No. We help you capture the aurora using your smartphone or camera with simple settings.
How long is the tour?
The experience lasts approximately 5–7 hours.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
No refunds after this period.
