Ice Floating under the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland near Rovaniemi

Float below the heavens on this alternative Northern Lights experience near Rovaniemi!

Lay back and watch the world’s most dramatic light show on this ice floating experience in Lapland. An alternative way to experience the Northern Lights, travel deep into the Taiga Forest to a scenic lake – suiting up in an extreme arctic wetsuit where you can float along – counting the multitude of colours that make up the infamous Aurora.

Location
This activity takes place near Rovaniemi in the Lapland area of Finland. Operating on a scenic lake in the Taiga Arctic Forest, it’s isolated placement makes it the ideal location for star gazing and Northern Lights viewing due to its low light pollution and unobstructed view.

Activity
Meet your guide at the activity-based in Rovaniemi for this ice floating experience in Lapland. One of the weirdest ways to experience the Northern Lights, this scenic experience is suitable for groups of friends and families alike thanks to the use of a specialised Arctic drysuit  - a high quality floating rescue suit that covers your whole body and keeps you warm and dry. As you have your own clothing under the suit you will not get cold even in the open 0-degree water. Heading deep into the Boreal Forest to reach a scenic lake, suit up with these expertly insulated head-to-toe suits as your team break up the ice – allowing you to dip into the water and lie on your back to watch the stars and magnificent Aurora Borealis. Afterwards, there will be hot grog and ginger snacks waiting for you – allowing you to get cosy before you are transported back to the city centre where your adventure will end.

Conditions
This activity operated during the winter season from October to April. The Northern Lights start appearing in late August and September and October is ideal Aurora viewing months. Please note that Northern Lights sightings are subject to weather conditions and solar activity so therefore they are not guaranteed!