Northern Lights - Finnish Lapland
Photography forecast for Finnish Lapland's dark sky locations. Track aurora, winter, and astrophotography at Saariselkä, Inari, Utsjoki.
This forecast answers the question every aurora photographer asks: "Can I actually see the aurora tonight?" Unlike simple Kp forecasts, we combine NOAA's OVATION aurora model with real-time cloud cover, visibility, and darkness data to predict true viewing conditions.
Finnish Lapland sits directly under the auroral oval, making it one of Earth's most reliable aurora viewing regions. These curated photography spots span from Rovaniemi at the Arctic Circle to Utsjoki at Finland's northernmost tip.
What makes Finnish Lapland special:
- Dark sky reserves - Minimal light pollution across vast wilderness areas
- Fell landscapes - Elevated viewpoints like Kaunispää offer 360° aurora visibility
- Lake reflections - Inari and other large lakes create stunning mirror shots
- Research heritage - Sodankylä hosts one of the world's oldest aurora research stations
Best conditions typically occur September through March. The fell regions often experience temperature inversions that trap clouds below, giving you clear skies when lowlands are overcast.
Location status
0 of 13 locations currently active
Saariselkä
InactiveFell resort with panoramic 360° aurora visibility from Kaunispää
Saariselka, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (36%, ≤ 30.0%)
Inari
InactiveLakeside village on Lake Inari with exceptional dark skies
Inari, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (34%, ≥ 50.0%)
Kilpisjärvi
InactiveRemote border village with dramatic mountain backdrops
Kilpisjärvi, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (35%, ≥ 50.0%)
3 opportunities in next 14 days
Muonio
InactiveGateway to Pallas-Yllästunturi with river reflections
Muonio, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (33%, ≥ 50.0%)
Utsjoki
InactiveFinland's northernmost village - prime aurora zone
Utsjoki, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (35%, ≥ 50.0%)
3 opportunities in next 14 days
Rovaniemi
InactiveArctic Circle city - gateway to Lapland with Ounasvaara viewpoint
Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
Sodankylä
InactiveHome to aurora research station with minimal light pollution
Sodankylä, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (89%, ≤ 30.0%)
Ivalo
InactiveLapland hub near Lake Inari and wilderness areas
Ivalo, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (33%, ≥ 50.0%)
Luosto
InactiveFell resort with amethyst mine and dark sky reserve
Luosto, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (95%, ≤ 30.0%)
Levi
InactiveSki resort with fell-top aurora viewing platforms
Sirkka, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (32%, ≥ 50.0%)
Enontekiö
InactiveRemote wilderness area at the arm of Finland
Enontekiö, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (34%, ≥ 50.0%)
2 opportunities in next 14 days
Nellim
InactiveWilderness village on Lake Inari's eastern shore
Nellimö, Lapland, Finland
Right now: Aurora Activity too low (34%, ≥ 50.0%)
2 opportunities in next 14 days
Kuusamo
InactiveGateway to Finnish Lapland near Arctic Circle with Riisitunturi National Park
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
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