There’s a moment that tends to stick with people who come to Abisko for the northern lights. It usually starts quiet and the sky changes almost without warning. Someone notices first, then someone else. And for a few minutes, everyone forgets about cameras, forecasts, and expectations.
That moment is why people travel this far north in the first place.
If you’re hoping to experience it this winter but have noticed that many of our set-date packages are already full, there’s still a way to do it. The Anytime Aurora Adventure was created for travellers who want flexibility (and a bit more breathing room) when planning their time in Swedish Lapland.
Built Around Your Schedule, Not a Calendar
The biggest difference with the Anytime Aurora Adventure is that it isn’t locked to specific departure dates. Instead of fitting into a pre-set itinerary, your stay is shaped around when you can actually travel.
Some guests come for a long weekend. Others stay a full week. Most choose somewhere in between. We generally recommend at least four nights, simply because it statistically increases your chances exponentially, but the choice is yours.
You also decide which daytime experience to include! Maybe a Morning Hike in Abisko National Park, a snowmobile adventure or to Explore the ICEHOTEL. The rest of the time is left intentionally unstructured, so you can rest, explore by yourself, or just enjoy being in the Arctic..
What Your Days (and Nights) Look Like
Days in Abisko tend to unfold gently. Mornings start with a good breakfast and time to ease into the Arctic rhythm before heading out for a daytime activity you’ve chosen yourself. While one daytime activity is included, there’s no pressure to fill your Arctic journey with more adventures.
Your stay includes accommodation at one of Abisko’s or Björkliden’s well-known hotels, winter gear to keep you comfortable, camera equipment, and meals that reflect the region, that are simple, hearty, and thoughtfully prepared.
Evenings are when the focus shifts skyward.
Each night, guests on the Anytime Aurora Adventure join our Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure, a photography-focused aurora hunt designed for everyone and not just experienced photographers. You don’t need to know your way around a camera before you arrive. Our guides are there to help with settings, composition, and technique, whether you’re using our professional kit, your phone, or even just trying to understand what’s happening in the sky.
You’ll travel to carefully chosen locations around Abisko, adjusting plans as weather and cloud cover change. Sometimes that means staying put and letting the sky develop; other nights, it means moving to find clearer conditions.
Some nights bring sweeping curtains of green and purple. Others are quieter, softer, and more subtle. Both are part of the experience and often, the nights you least expect become the ones you remember most.
Why This Adventure Still Matters This Winter
Even in a season where many packages are completely booked, the Anytime Aurora Adventure remains one of the few ways to secure your place in Abisko right now. Its flexibility makes it perfect for solo travellers, couples, adventurous families, or anyone who wants a truly personalised aurora escape without waiting for set dates.
And it works. Over the past decade, guests who stay a minimum of four nights with us have an extraordinarily high chance of seeing the northern lights! All thanks to Abisko’s famous clear skies and unique microclimate that often delivers viewable auroras where others can’t.
Ready to Make It Happen?
Whether you’ve been dreaming of Lapland for years or you’re looking for a last-minute Arctic escape, the Anytime Aurora Adventure gives you the power to choose how and when you chase the lights. With all the support, expertise and warmth Lights Over Lapland is known for, you’ll be set up for an unforgettable adventure.
If you have questions about dates, activities or how to best plan your trip, our team is always here to help.
Book now and get ready to experience the winter night sky in one of the world’s most magical places.
