Your Stay at ELK Aurora Lodge
Northern Lights Viewing from the Lodge Grounds
Enjoy the Northern Lights without having to join expensive optional tours or spend long hours travelling and waiting outdoors in freezing temperatures.
ELK Aurora Lodge is located in a quiet area with very little artificial light. When conditions are right, the Northern Lights can be seen from the lodge grounds.
Relax in the warmth of your room as you wait for the aurora to appear, then simply step outside when the lights begin to dance across the sky. Being able to enjoy the Northern Lights at your own pace, without travelling far from the lodge, is one of the unique attractions of staying here.
※Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and may not be visible depending on the weather and atmospheric conditions.
Optional Activities to Enjoy in Lapland
We offer a variety of activities that let you experience the beautiful nature and culture of Lapland, as well as encounters with local wildlife.
Guided Forest Walking Tour
Walk through the forests of Saariselkä with a local guide and enjoy the fresh Lapland air and beautiful natural surroundings.
Finnish Cooking Experience
Try your hand at preparing Finnish home-style and traditional dishes. Through local ingredients and cooking, you can experience Finland’s food culture.
Interacting with huskies
Spend time with huskies and learn about their lives as sled dogs.
Husky Hike
Walk along forest trails with huskies and enjoy the natural beauty of Lapland in this outdoor experience.
Interact with Finnish horses
Spend time with Finnhorses, a native Finnish horse breed, and learn about their characteristics and daily life.
Horseback Riding Experience
Ride through forests and hilly landscapes, and enjoy the peaceful nature of Lapland.
Guided Cross-Country Skiing Tour
Enjoy Finland’s beautiful winter scenery as you ski along snow-covered trails with a guide.
Finnish Cooking Experience
Prepare Finnish home-style and traditional dishes while discovering the local food culture through ingredients and cooking.
Reindeer Sleigh Ride
Ride in a traditional sleigh pulled by reindeer and enjoy the snowy landscapes of Lapland.
Meet the Huskies
Spend time with huskies and learn about their lives as sled dogs.
Guided Short Husky Sledding Experience
Ride in a sled pulled by huskies as they run through a snow-covered course.
Winter Horseback Riding Experience
Ride through snowy forests and trails on horseback, and enjoy the quiet beauty of winter nature.
Aurora Horse Sleigh Ride
Travel through the snowy night forest by horse-drawn sleigh as you set out in search of the Northern Lights.
Taimenjärvi Lake Ice Fishing Safari
Visit frozen Lake Taimenjärvi and experience ice fishing, a unique Arctic activity.
Snowmobile Experience Across Three Fells
Ride a snowmobile across three snow-covered fells and take in the magnificent winter scenery of Lapland.
Photography Guide Plan
A guided plan for photographing Lapland’s unique landscapes, including the Northern Lights and snowy scenery. Your guide will introduce recommended photo spots and photography techniques.
Optional Activities
Our local staff will introduce activities you can enjoy depending on the season and the timing of your stay.
Please feel free to ask us on site for details such as activity content, prices, duration, and how to make a reservation.
※ Each activity requires an additional fee. Available activities may vary depending on the season, weather conditions, and other factors.
Rental Service
Paid rentals are available for snowshoes, cross-country skis, and winter clothing, including a one-piece overall, mittens, warm socks, and winter boots.