Float in a dry-suit on a frozen lake near Rovaniemi as the Northern Lights cross the sky. This three-hour guided experience includes transfers, winter gear and hot drinks — a stark, unforgettable way to watch the Aurora away from city lights.
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On a pitch-dark night outside Rovaniemi, the silence of the forest tightens and the frozen lake becomes a black mirror. You change into a thick dry-suit beside a crackling stove, guided by someone who reads the sky as easily as a map. Then you slide into buoyant cold water between scattered slabs of ice and look up: curtains of green and pink may unfurl above you, unhindered by city glow.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be able to climb in/out of a dry-suit and follow guide instructions in cold conditions.
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History
Rovaniemi was rebuilt after World War II and serves as the administrative center of Finnish Lapland; the region has long been home to Sámi communities who navigated these skies and landscapes.
Conservation
Guides emphasize low-impact practices: avoid bright lights, stay on established routes to protect snow-covered vegetation, and carry out all waste to preserve fragile Arctic habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Aurora Ice Floating in Rovaniemi today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Dress in warm layers
Thermal base layers and insulated outerwear are essential before and after the float — the provider supplies a dry-suit but you’ll need warmth while off the ice.
Bring a waterproof camera setup
Cold drains batteries quickly; carry spare batteries in an inside pocket and use a tripod for long exposures of the aurora.
Mind the medical restrictions
Pregnant travelers should not participate and there’s a minimum height requirement — declare health issues when booking.
Use the restroom beforehand
Float sessions are timed and facilities are limited at remote ice sites, so go before boarding the transfer.
Insulated jacket
For warming up before and after the float — temperatures at night can be well below freezing.
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Thermal base layers
Helps retain body heat when changing into and out of the dry-suit.
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Waterproof boots with good traction
Useful for walking on snowy or icy surfaces around the lake shore.
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Camera with tripod and spare batteries
Needed to capture aurora exposures; batteries deplete faster in cold weather.
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