The 13 Best Northern Lights Tours in Sweden

1.Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

From Kiruna, guides such as Onur, Iris, Bernard, and Robin chase clear skies for the aurora, sometimes driving toward Abisko or Norway. You’ll travel in a group of up to seven, stop for a campfire, tea, and snacks, and receive professional photos afterward. Expect cold, darkness, and possible walks through deep snow.

“Amazing experience. The guide is very good! He struggles to find the lights. The photographer is also very good.”

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2.The Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 514 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $183

Spend about four hours hunting the aurora around Abisko National Park with a professional guide. You may walk to a teepee, ride in a 4x4 van, or travel by snowmobile sleigh. A preset DSLR, tripod, warm overalls, headlamp, snacks, and hot drinks are included. Guides such as Michelle, Fabian, Anna, and Gavin help you get the shot.

“I went with my nephew and we had a marvelous experience, even though at first we couldnt see them we got to make snowmans and do light painting, and even better, thanks to our guides Gavin and Fèlix and their determination we actually got to take some photos of them”

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3.Northern Lights Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 5 hours · from $187

Spend five hours hunting the aurora around Kiruna with an English-speaking guide and photographer. Guides such as Onur, Iris, Robin, Laia, and Merxi track clear skies and may drive toward Abisko, Finland, or Norway. You get hotel pickup, snowsuits, campfire drinks, snacks, and downloadable photos and videos.

“Our guides Robin and Laia were super experienced and friendly. They were giving their very best in order for us to see the northern lights - with success! It was astonishing and the pictures were incredible. We didn’t have to drive long since they immediately found a good spot to see them. They set up a little campfire and we shared some tea, cookies and chocolate while Robin was telling us all about the wildlife around us and how the aurora borealis works. Everyone got some pictures from the professional photographer Laia. 10/10 recommended. Seeing the northern lights in the end depends on the will of the nature, you’ll have…”

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4.Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · from $278

Travel from Kiruna to Abisko with an experienced Lights of Vikings guide, eat dinner at Abisko Mountain Lodge, then chase clear skies for the aurora. You get winter overalls, hot drinks, a campfire when conditions and site rules allow, and professional night photos. Guides such as Dimitri, Robin, and Omor are praised for their effort and camera help.

“Amazing experience - I totally recommend it! The guides were wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly, dinner was great and the experience of seeing the northern lights was spectacular. I’d love to do this tour again and definitely recommend it to anyone!”

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5.Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $276

From Kiruna, ride to Kalixforsbron for a small-group night tour with up to eight people. Learn to harness and steer your own husky sled, meet the friendly dogs, and travel across snowy marshland, forests, and frozen lakes. Guides such as Rebecca, Sarah, and Martina are praised for clear instruction. Finish with coffee, tea, and Swedish fika by an open fire.

“I was scared initially but our guide was very supportive. I am glad we did this activity”

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6.Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Ride a snowmobile or follow your guide in a sled through Abisko valley, Abisko National Park, and possibly frozen Lake Torneträsk. Guides such as Jacob, Fabio, Amanda, and Edward adjust the route to the weather, stopping for aurora views, photos, snow play, and hot drinks. You need to be 18 with a valid EU driving license to drive.

“Jacob was an exceptional guide for us! Friendly, funny, open-minded, he shared some interesting stories and facts. Also, he was very helpful in getting good images with Aurora. Despite unstable forecasts, we were lucky to see really good Northern Lights! Jacob took us to several places where it was visible enough. In addition to that, I really appreciated how caring he was when we said we were frozen: Jacob helped with socks and gave us some warm drinks. Small advice to those hesitant about the tour: even if you don’t see Aurora, you will definitely have a great time, so don’t hesitate and book the tour! Also, don’t mind the…”

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7.Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $259

Spend about five hours riding from Kiruna into the Arctic forest, across frozen lakes, and beside the Torne River. Your guide handles the route and safety briefing, while a forest hut provides reindeer souvas, dessert, and a hot drink by the fire. Warm clothing is supplied. Aurora sightings depend on clear skies.

“Guides were excellent. They were patient and tried to keep the group moving at a fun pace for all rider levels. Equipment was in good condition. Riding portion was 3 hours of our 5 hours. The other portion included prep, safety and dinner. They provide all the gear you need, minus the base layers. Their stew was probably the best meal we had on the trip and that includes several high-end restaurants. We loved the whole experience. Other reviewers that didn't thoroughly enjoy themselves must have brought baggage to the experience.”

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8.Northern Light hunt with minibus to Abisko 7:30 pm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $253

Join Paradise Lapland AB for a 3 to 4-hour evening hunt from Kiruna toward Abisko National Park. Guides such as Patrik, Patia, Gaia, Maurice, and Lila may drive you to several clear-sky spots near Lapporten and Abisko Canyon, with hot drinks, cake, and help using night-camera settings. The aurora is never guaranteed.

“Incredible experience. Patrick has been so kind and funny. He drove us to great places and took great photos. The cakes and juices tasted good. Recommend.”

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9.Abisko Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $59Best value

Join Lights of Vikings at 7 pm for an approximately four-hour Aurora chase from Abisko. Your guide may drive toward Kiruna or another clear-sky location, share Viking and aurora stories, help with your camera, serve hot drinks and snacks, and send tour photos within three days. Pickup and return to Abisko are included.

“Jesus was our guide and we only have words of gratitude for him. He made the experience unforgettable and his photos were amazing!”

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10.Northern Light snowmobile tour in Kiruna 7:30 pm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $264

Set out from Kiruna at 7:30 pm for a 4 to 5-hour snowmobile ride with a local guide. You’ll travel through snowy forests and across open areas near the Torne River, pass the Icehotel and Jukkasjärvi church, and pause for fika and aurora watching when conditions allow. Warm clothing and helmets are provided.

“Il tour è stato magnifico e lo staff veramente cordiale!! Sono stati molto gentili e alla mano! La serata è stata veramente magica, grazie anche all'aurora boreale che si è fatta vedere più volte! Consigliamo vivamente questo tour!!!”

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11.Aurora Snowshoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $110

Join a guide such as Robin, Erik, or Rebecca for a three-hour night snowshoe walk near Abisko. Learn to move through soft snow, search for hare, fox, ptarmigan, lemming, and moose tracks, and pause for warm berry juice. Clear skies may reveal the Northern Lights, stars, and Lapporten.

“Everything about the evening was fantastic. Robin was the perfect guide, encouraging us take in the quiet environment of the birch forest in the dark as we walked. Robin pointed out recent and older animal tracks in the snow and gave us information about the trees and local area. It was very magical and ethereal, like the world of Narnia in the snow, and the night sky was so clear and full of stars which were very visible away from the lights of Abisko. We went to a couple of frozen lakes as well and were extremely lucky to see the Northern lights coming and going throughout the hike. We…”

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12.Northern Lights Photo Expedition Dinner Included from Abisko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $235

Start with a two-course dinner in Abisko, then ride a 4x4 van up to 300 km through dark Arctic country in search of clear skies and auroras. Your certified guide covers astronomy, weather, camera settings, and composition. Photos, warm winter suits, and hotel pickup are included.

“Excellent experience! Jesus was a terrific guide, informative, friendly, and focused on seeing the Northern Lights. We had zero cloud cover but needed the other factors to fall into place. He was checking his app at dinner and asked if we wanted to skip desert as the conditions would soon be good (per the app). We all agreed and saw some spectacular lights! Even though it was early October and we were dressed warmly the winter suits he let us use were very welcome. As was the hot lingonberry tea!”

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13.Premium Aurora Snowmobile Ride With Panoramic Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 5 hours · from $330

Spend five Arctic hours with Adventure Lapland, starting with a two-course reindeer dinner at Máttaráhkká Northern Lights Lodge. Then share an easy-to-handle snowmobile toward Mt. Ednamvarri for wide night views. Guides including Fabio, Clémentine, and Thomas provide instruction, photos, and warm help along the way.

“A big thank you goes to our tour guide Thomas. We were very satisfied with him. He was always very friendly, personable and extremely helpful. Thanks to him, the tour was a thoroughly enjoyable and successful experience for us.”

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