Mastering the Northern Lights: An Aurora Workshop Experience in Inari, Finland
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities.
Overview
Experience the Northern Lights like never before with expert guides in Inari, Finland. Learn the science and perfect your photography skills in this immersive Aurora Workshop at Wilderness Hotel Juutua.
Aurora Workshop
Introduction to the world of Northern Lights!
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About This Adventure
Join our expert guides for an engaging hour exploring the Northern Lights. Discover the science behind this breathtaking phenomenon and receive personalized camera settings to capture stunning photographs. This unique experience combines learning and photography, making it a memorable opportunity to witness and document the magic of the Aurora.
Introduction to Northern Lights World
Duration
1 Hour
About
Our expert guides will tell you everything you need to know about northern lights. Guides will give you a simple overview of the science behind this phenomenon. You can take your own camera with you and get the setting optimised for photographing northern lights.
What’s included
- introduction to northern lights
- camera setting advise
Adventure Tips
Bring a camera with manual settings
To get the best photos of the Northern Lights, use a camera that allows full manual control of exposure and focus.
Dress warmly for outdoor viewing
Even though the workshop is indoors, venturing outside afterward requires thermal layers to stay comfortable in Arctic temperatures.
Charge batteries in advance
Cold reduces battery life significantly, so keep spare batteries warm and fully charged for night shooting.
Arrive early to settle in
Arrive at Wilderness Hotel Juutua before the workshop starts to get comfortable and set up your gear if you plan to go outside afterward.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Reindeer wandering nearby forests
- Snowy owls occasionally spotted during winter nights
History
Inari is home to the Sami people, indigenous to northern Scandinavia, who have astronomical traditions tied to the Aurora Borealis.
Conservation
Efforts in this region focus on preserving dark skies to maintain optimal natural conditions for aurora observation and wildlife habitats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Digital camera with manual mode
Allows custom settings needed to capture the Northern Lights' low-light conditions.
winter specific
Tripod
Stabilizes your camera for long exposure shots needed during Aurora photography.
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Thermal clothing
Keeps you warm during cold outdoor sessions after the indoor workshop.
winter specific
Extra camera batteries
Prevents battery drain in cold weather while shooting outside at night.
winter specific