Abisko Aurora Chase
Abisko Aurora Chase
Join one of Lights Over Lapland’s professional guides in Abisko and chase the magical northern lights in one of our buses!
When
December - March
Where
Abisko National Park, Sweden
Meeting Place
All hotels in Abisko and Björkliden
Time
8:00 PM - 12:00 midnight
Minimum Age
5 years old
During this adventure, your guide will talk about the auroras, the history of Abisko National Park and serve you a warm drink. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime aurora chasing expedition, which will allow you to use our experience and mobility to go to where the aurora activity is the highest, and where there weather gives us a good chance of success! Book your adventure today!
Our team of professionals has access to more spectacular locations than any other operator in Abisko. During your adventure we usually visit at least one of the following locations:
- The scenic shoreline of Lake Torneträsk with stunning views in every direction!
- A calm bay at the northwest end of Lake Torneträsk with incredible Arctic views and a cozy fire pit.
- A spectacular location with panoramic views on the top of Bear Mountain near the border of Sweden and Norway.
- An amazing aurora outlook in the mountains surrounding Björkliden.
- A remote fishing village near the mouth of the Torne River which flows out of Lake Torneträsk.
- AND MUCH MORE!!
- Please note that this tour is provided in a large bus with a maximum of 30 seats.
- Warm clothing is NOT included in this tour. It is important that you bring warm clothes to wear and warm insulated winter boots. Warm overalls and heavy duty arctic boots are available to rent for an extra charge.
- Minimum age: 5 years old (we will not be able to provide any child seats in the vehicle).
- Camera gear is not included in this tour but your guide has a very basic understanding of aurora photography and will be happy to give you a few pointers along the way if you bring your own camera. If you are looking for a trip which is focused on helping you capture stunning photographs of the northern lights, we highly recommend our Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure with all camera gear included!
- A slightly different version of this tour is also available during the autumn season October-November. Learn more
PICK UP TIMES
All hotels in Abisko: 8:15-8:30 PM (please be in the lobby of your hotel by 8:15 PM)
All hotels in Björkliden: 8:00 PM
Is your preferred date fully booked? Join the waiting list
Can I rent a camera or tripod for this tour?
Camera rentals are not available for this tour. However, if you bring your own camera or phone, your guide will be happy to help you capture the northern lights!
I have limited mobility and a hard time walking in deep snow. Can I still join the Abisko Aurora Chase?
This tour is designed to be more accessible and uses a larger bus with easy-to-reach locations, making it suitable for most guests. If you have specific mobility limitations, please let us know before booking so we can confirm whether this tour is the right fit for you. You can reach our admin team via email [email protected].
Unlike some of our other adventures, which may involve walking up to 2 km in deep snow, this tour does not require long walks. The bus stays nearby and can always be used as a warm shelter if you prefer not to join for short walks.
Will I get a refund if I don’t see auroras?
The aurora borealis is a natural occurrence so Lights Over Lapland can not make any form of guarantee that you will see the lights during our tour. If you do not see the lights during your time with us and you want to give it another try please let us know and we will happily offer you a small discount on a new booking if we have availability. To request a discount on an additional tour please send an email to [email protected].
Will you cancel the tour in cloudy weather?
Based on over a decade of experience, we know the Northern Lights can still appear through clouds so we don’t cancel tours due to cloud cover. We only cancel if conditions are unsafe for our guides and guests.That being said, our team closely monitors the weather and aurora activity in real time and make strategic plans for the best possible viewing experience each night. Our guides are constantly in communication with one another during the tours, sharing information about conditions and any potential openings in the sky. This significantly increases your likelihood of seeing the auroras while you are here.
My child is 3 years old. Can they still come on the Abisko Aurora Chase?
This tour is suited for children 5 years old and up. If your child is under 5 years old, they will unfortunately not be able to join the tour. The cold weather and unpredictable arctic climate can make it unsafe for children under 5 years to join the tour.
I’m driving from Narvik or Kiruna. Where should I meet the group?
If you are driving, the best place to meet is the STF Abisko Turiststation as they have a larger parking area. The hotel address is: STF Abisko Turiststation, 981 07 Abisko. Please be ready and waiting in the lobby no later than 8:00pm. Your guide will meet you there between 8:00pm and 8:15pm.
Please make sure you leave with plenty of time to spare as the group will not be able to wait if you are delayed. It’s also worth noting that the road between Narvik and Abisko might close in extreme weather. A refund is not possible if you miss the tour.
Can I follow the tour in my own rental car?
No. Due to safety reasons we do not allow guests to follow the tour with their own vehicle.
