The aurora belt · SWEDEN

The 15 Best Northern Lights Tours in Sweden

24 tours  ·  from $59 a head

Swedish Lapland has the clearest sky in the belt thanks to the mountains west of Abisko, and the tours here are built around getting under it. The 15 below cover Abisko, Kiruna and the Luleå coast, priced with transfer times included.

Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer - Stop one: starting the chase from Kiruna
Kiruna Northern Lights Tours, Northern Lights Photography Tours, Northern Lights Photography Tours in Sweden, Northern Lights Tours, Photography Sessions, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

1.Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

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

Join Lights of Vikings at 7 pm for a 4 to 6 hour aurora hunt from Kiruna. Guides such as Onur, Iris, Robin, Bernard, and their photography team chase clear skies, sometimes driving to Abisko or Norway. Expect a small group, warm suits, a fire, hot drinks, snacks, and professional aurora photos.

“We didn’t see the lights but the guides really tried their best! Still had a lovely night…enjoyed good company, a nice fire with snack midway through the journey and even saw some wildlife. Would recommend and plan to return and try my luck again!”

Check availability →Read our full review

The Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure - Three ways to reach the night sky
Northern Lights Photography Tours, Northern Lights Photography Tours in Sweden, Northern Lights Tours, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews

The Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure

2.The Ultimate Aurora Photo Adventure

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

Meet an aurora guide in Abisko, learn to use a preset DSLR, and search for the Northern Lights by van, sleigh, or on foot. Guides such as Fabian, Michelle, Anna, and Gavin have led these outings. Hot drinks, snacks, warm overalls, a tripod, and a headlamp are provided.

“We spent almost 600 euro for four person without Arora light which feel very costly . The company should have flexibility with the trip if the chance are very low , they should have possibility to reschedule”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Kiruna: Abisko National Park Northern Lights Tour - The guide makes the biggest difference
Kiruna Northern Lights Tours, National Parks, Northern Lights Tours, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Kiruna: Abisko National Park Northern Lights Tour

3.Abisko National Park Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 462 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $167

Ride from Kiruna to Abisko National Park with a guide such as Gabriele, Gaia, Patrik, or Lilly. Your guide checks cloud cover, makes extra stops, helps with phone and camera settings, and serves warm lingonberry juice with bakery treats while you wait for the aurora.

“Our tour guide, Gaia, was amazing! She was very insightful about the area and history of the native people. We were lucky to see the lights, and often, because the outlook of seeing them was quite poor (so don’t discourage). The walk in Abisko was nice, although my 7yo wasn’t having it. But Gaia was very helpful to my mother, helping her in the slick, icy spots of the walk. The cake and warm lingonberry juice was very tasty. Overall, we had an amazing experience! I would recommend, even for old and young, as long as you are capable of getting in and out of the van quickly to see…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Kiruna: Northern Lights Tour with Photos - A small group with real room to adapt
Kiruna Northern Lights Tours, Northern Lights Photography Tours, Northern Lights Photography Tours in Sweden, Northern Lights Tours, Photography Sessions, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kiruna: Northern Lights Tour with Photos

4.Northern Lights Tour with Photos

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

Spend five hours hunting the aurora around Kiruna in a group of up to eight. Guides such as Onur, Iris, Robin, Laia, and others track clear skies, explain the science, build a campfire, and photograph you beneath the lights. Pickup, snowsuits, drinks, snacks, photos, and videos are included.

“Our experience with Lights of Vikings was absolutely wonderful! Robin and Onur were exceptional guides - professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about their work. They explained clearly how to maximize our chances of seeing the auroras, sharing their expertise with enthusiasm that truly inspired us. Iris impressed us with her incredible photography skills and genuine care; her patience and dedication ensured everyone felt safe, comfortable, and fully immersed in the experience. The evening was made even more special by the cozy campfire, where we enjoyed delicious hot lingonberry drinks, chocolates, and cookies. An unforgettable, heartfelt adventure from start to finish!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Abisko: Guided Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers - The drive through Abisko National Park
Abisko Northern Lights Tours, Guided, Northern Lights Tours, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews

Abisko: Guided Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers

5.Guided Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 311 reviews · 3h 30m · from $109

Join guides such as Joey or Romy for a 210-minute aurora chase from Abisko. Travel up to 100 kilometers roundtrip by warm vehicle, follow weather and aurora forecasts, stop at dark locations, enjoy a hot drink, and get help with night photography.

“We really annoyed our tour with Joey and Lights Over Lapland. Joey was very welcoming and entertaining and we felt at ease right away. The large tour bus was wonderful to get warmed up in between locations. The third location we tried had a great aurora (first two were present but not bright), and we really enjoyed the fire, lingonberry juice, and crackers. Joey took a lot of great photos and has made them available to our group online, which makes the night even more special and memorable. Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner - How the aurora search works in Abisko
Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Kiruna Northern Lights Tours, Northern Lights Dinner Tours, Northern Lights Dinner Tours in Kiruna, Northern Lights Dinner Tours in Sweden, Northern Lights Tours, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

6.Northern Lights Tour from Kiruna to Abisko with Dinner

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

Travel from Kiruna to Abisko with a small group, eat a Swedish Lapland dinner, then chase clear skies for the aurora. Guides such as Omor, Dimitri, Robin, and Onur may help with camera settings and take night photos of you. Winter overalls, hot drinks, and hotel pickup are included.

“Pros: The tour guides were communicative before the tour started. dinner was very good. The tour guides were adamant to find the Northern Lights to show us. Cons: The car they transported us with had an unpleasant smell (especially that wRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, Kiruna Northern Lights Tours, Northern Lights Dinner Tours, Northern Lights Dinner Tours in Kiruna, Northern Lights Dinner Tours in Sweden, Northern Lights Tours, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kiruna: Northern Lights Tour with Stejk Street Food Dinner

7.Northern Lights Tour with Stejk Street Food Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 231 reviews · 6 hours · from $158

Start with dinner in Stejk Street Food’s cozy tepee, then join a local English-speaking guide such as Hanna, Per, Daniel, or Jonas for a six-hour Aurora chase around Kiruna and, when conditions allow, Abisko. Expect forecasts, fires, snacks, warm juice, and flexible timing.

“Amazing Tour, amazing guide. Had a really good time, saw the aurora, made a fireplace and had good food. The guide is really experienced, has a lot of good stories, picked as up on time and made sure we got back home. 10/10 can recommend”

Check availability →Read our full review

Kiruna: Aurora Wayfinding with Hidden Histories - Why the route may keep changing
Kiruna Northern Lights Tours, Northern Lights Tours, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews

Kiruna: Aurora Wayfinding with Hidden Histories

8.Aurora Wayfinding with Hidden Histories

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 203 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $69

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sophia or Niklas for a 5.5-hour aurora hunt from Kiruna. You will follow changing sky conditions, hear local and Sami-area stories, stop for photos, and warm up with hot drinks and fika on a heated bus.

“Our guide is amazing and driver is very kind. We really call it a hunt because we go lost of spots for catching aurora and the last biew point and auroras is amazing. Probably i would say best option in town and thanks again for hot drinks after that artic cold aurora catch.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Kiruna: Sami-Inspired BBQ Dinner with Northern Lights Chase - Pickup in Kiruna, then out toward Poikkijärvi
BBQ, Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Kiruna Northern Lights Tours, Northern Lights Dinner Tours, Northern Lights Dinner Tours in Kiruna, Northern Lights Dinner Tours in Sweden, Northern Lights Tours, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews

Kiruna: Sami-Inspired BBQ Dinner with Northern Lights Chase

9.Sami-Inspired BBQ Dinner with Northern Lights Chase

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 160 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $187

Start with reindeer and moose souvas cooked over an open fire in a Sami-style lavvu at Poikkijärvi. Guides such as Daniel, Sony, Henrik, and Alex add stories, camera help, and a serious aurora search by minibus. The lights are never promised, but the dinner makes the evening worthwhile either way.

“We were incredibly lucky to have Henrik as our guide for the Northern Lights tour with a Sami BBQ dinner, the experience was absolutely amazing. Henrik is warm, funny, and very social, and he truly made the whole evening feel magical. He shared lots of interesting facts and stories, and we learned so much along the way. He even played the guitar and sang for us, creating a cozy and unforgettable atmosphere. Unfortunately, the chances of seeing the Northern Lights were 0% due to heavy snowfall and a cloudy sky. Instead of letting that stop the experience, Henrik went above and beyond and took us searching for wildlife. We were…”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Kiruna: Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure - From Kiruna to Kalixforsbron in 30 minutes
Guided, Kiruna Northern Lights Tours, Northern Lights Husky Safaris, Northern Lights Tours, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews

From Kiruna: Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

10.Northern Lights Guided Husky Sledding Adventure

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

From Kiruna, drive to Kalixforsbron for a small-group night ride with huskies. Guides such as Rebecca and Sarah teach you to harness and steer the sled, while Gasper has even stopped for surprise aurora photos. Winter gear, coffee, tea, and Swedish fika are included.

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

Check availability →Read our full review

Abisko: Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles - Starting in Abisko with a clear safety briefing
Abisko Northern Lights Tours, Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris, Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris in Sweden, Northern Lights Tours, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews

Abisko: Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles

11.Aurora Chasing with Snowmobiles

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

Ride a snowmobile or follow your guide by sled through Abisko Valley, the national park, and possibly frozen Lake Torne Träsk. Guides such as Jacob, Fabio, Amanda, and Edward adjust the route to clouds, fog, and aurora conditions. Warm clothing, drinks, and a snack are included.

“Nothing to say, it was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly guide, we saw the aurora and had fun, I would recommend it”

Check availability →Read our full review

Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner - From Torggatan 4 to the forest trail
Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Kiruna Northern Lights Tours, Northern Lights Dinner Tours, Northern Lights Dinner Tours in Kiruna, Northern Lights Dinner Tours in Sweden, Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris, Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris in Kiruna, Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris in Sweden, Northern Lights Tours, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews

Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

12.Snowmobile Aurora Expedition with dinner

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

Meet in central Kiruna, collect a snowsuit, boots, gloves, and helmet, then ride through snowy forest, across frozen lakes, and beside the Torne River. Guides such as Paul, Claudia, Saran, and Richard have led this route, which ends with reindeer souvas, cloudberry dessert, and hot drinks in a forest hut.

“Nice trip, well organized. Kind hosts. Food was nice. Unfortunately we missen the northern light because we were a bit late back.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Abisko Northern Lights Tour with Photographer - Why the small group makes a difference
Northern Lights Photography Tours, Northern Lights Photography Tours in Sweden, Northern Lights Tours, Photography Sessions, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Abisko Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

13.Abisko Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

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

Start at 7 pm with pickup in Abisko, then chase clear skies toward Kiruna or nearby forest. Your guide shares Viking and aurora stories, helps with camera settings, serves hot drinks and snacks, and sends tour photos within three days.

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

Check availability →Read our full review

Abisko: Guided Autumn Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers - Pickup from six Abisko locations
Abisko Northern Lights Tours, Guided, Northern Lights Tours, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews

Abisko: Guided Autumn Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers

14.Guided Autumn Aurora Chase with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 100 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $121

Search for the aurora around Abisko National Park with guides such as Sara, Felix, Miguel, and Gavin. You may travel up to 90 km to find clearer skies, stop beside Lake Torneträsk or near Björkliden, learn about the science and local area, and warm up with a hot drink by a fire.

“Although we couldn’t see the lights but Sarah made every attempt to chase the same. We drove to 4-5 locations and finally ended the trip with a hot nice drink of Lingon berry juice at small cottage by the lake with a nice cozy fire!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Kiruna: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Transfer - Getting ready with warm gear and clear instructions
Kiruna Northern Lights Tours, Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris, Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris in Kiruna, Northern Lights Snowmobile Safaris in Sweden, Northern Lights Tours, Private Drivers, Sweden Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Kiruna: Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Transfer

15.Northern Lights Snowmobile Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 95 reviews · 3 hours · from $188

You’ll ride a snowmobile from Kiruna or Jukkasjärvi into the snowy forests beside the Torne River, guided in English by staff such as John, Danny, or Dennis. Warm gear, a helmet, coffee, and a sandwich are included. A car licence is needed to drive.

“Guide Dennis was great, we were lucky because there were no other people but us, so we could tell our preferences trackwise, he could give us all of his attention. Clean dressing cabin, toilets and coffee with a sandwich in a warm tent afterwards. We enjoyed ourselves!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Scroll to Top

Explore the aurora belt

Pick a country, a city or a kind of night.