AURORA EXPERIENCES

Aurora Sleigh Ride on the Frozen Sea

Aurora Sleigh Ride on the Frozen Sea

Duration4 hours
Availability21 December 2026 – 11 April 2027
Guests4–10 guests
Suitable forSuitable for all ages
FromFrom € 135 per adult
About this experience

Aurora Sleigh Ride on the Frozen Sea

Join us on a spectacular adventure on the frozen sea to observe the stunning, peaceful nature. Keep your camera ready as Auroras can appear quickly in the sky.

One of the most stunning phenomena of winter nature is the Northern Lights dancing in the northern skies. Seeing the Northern Lights and the bright starry sky in cities and near roads is increasingly difficult due to light pollution. On the sea ice, there are fewer light sources, so on a clear evening or night, you can observe a truly interesting sky.

The excursion will be tailored to you and your group, so you can enjoy the natural surroundings and the atmosphere created by the darkness in complete tranquility. The excursion proceeds by snowmobile and sleigh to an area suitable for observing the sky, and where we can admire the sea and the nearby islands in the sunset light.

Searching for Northern Lights requires stopping for a moment, so there’s no rush to get anywhere. You’ll need to be careful though, as once the fires appear in the sky they can fade very quickly. Remember that even on a clear night, the Northern Lights will not appear every time. On the other hand, when sky activity is high, it can be cloudy. So we also need luck.

If the ice conditions don’t allow sledging, we can make the trip on foot. The location will be chosen according to the snow and ice conditions.

Meeting pointMerihelmi reception Rynkyntie 9
Booking typeShared or private, as listed
What’s included

Everything you need

  • Guided Aurora sleigh ride across the frozen Bothnian Bay
  • Traditional Finnish soup and drink
  • English-speaking guide
  • Thermal winter overalls and boots and helmets
Practical information

Good to know

Please arrive 10minutes before departure.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Activity may be modified due to weather conditions.
If ice conditions do not allow travel on the frozen sea, the experience will be operated as a guided winter nature walk along the same route.

Itinerary

Your experience, step by step

1

Arrival & Winter Clothing

Meet at the Merihelmi Reception. Receive thermal winter clothing and a short safety briefing before departure.
2

Aurora Sleigh Ride

Travel comfortably in a snowmobile-pulled sleigh across the frozen Bothnian Bay
3

Campfire Dinner & Nature Experience

Gather around the campfire and enjoy a traditional Finnish soup dinner
4

Return Journey

Return across the frozen sea by sleigh to the starting point.
Your Arctic escape awaits

Add this experience to your stay

Discover the quiet beauty of the Bothnian Bay, where the frozen sea, open sky and warm Nordic hospitality meet.

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