Top Tours & Activities in Northern Sweden

This activity focus on animals, nature and our culture. After a short bus ride we venture in to the arctic forest in search of animals and deep snow to play in. We will show you that the frozen forest is full of life. Enjoy and book this breathtaking experience now! Discover the local beauties with our guide on this unforgettable activity.

Imagine a clear starry sky evening far from the city lights and you may be lucky enough to see the majestic Northern Lights in the heart of Lapland. You are travelling in a reindeer caravan as the Sámi people did for hundreds of years ago in these areas. This is a true winter adventure which will make your smile shine in the winter darkness. One hour twenty minutes after you have left the urban life behind you, you will find yourself in a completely different environment where the reindeer is in the center. You can become a reindeer herder for a evening. You get to accompany the Sámi reindeer herder during his everyday life as he feeds his reindeer herd and looks after them. This is a region where humans are few and the animals reign. Your stay may be memorable, restful and at the same time refreshing for body and soul. Something to take with you into the future.

We are a small company with great passion for what we do. We have small groups and trained guides to offer high quality adventures. This adventure aims to get you up above the treeline to a view point where we can enjoy the scenery.

Embark on a delightful sleigh ride through the enchanting forests of Jukkasjärvi, where a winter wonderland unfolds in the daylight. Our special reindeer sleigh ride offers a chance to experience the pristine beauty of the wilderness and enjoy a heartwarming encounter with friendly reindeer under the bright Arctic sun. Alongside these majestic animals, you'll explore the serenity of the wilderness, venturing away from the usual tourist trails. Capture this unique daytime adventure with your camera, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Join us for an unforgettable daytime experience in Jukkasjärvi, where the natural beauty of the landscape meets the warmth of our hospitality.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Snowdog The Arctic Adventure Co., ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor in Kiruna. Our dog sledding tours offer a perfect blend of excitement and tranquility as you glide through the pristine Arctic landscape. Guests rave about the professionalism of our guides, who not only ensure safety but also share fascinating insights about the region and its traditions. Interact with our team of well-cared-for, eager sled dogs—often described as the heart and soul of the experience. Reviewers frequently highlight the seamless logistics, personal touch, and breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re chasing the northern lights or soaking in a polar sunrise, our tours provide once-in-a-lifetime memories for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Experience why so many travelers call their time with us “life-changing”!

Your trip starts by meeting your guide and taking the journey through the mountains and into the forests of magical Swedish Lapland. On arrival at the ICEHOTEL you will receive your entrance ticket and be able to explore the worlds first hotel made completely from ice!

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our dog sledding tours offer a perfect blend of excitement and tranquility as you glide through the pristine Arctic landscape. Guests rave about the professionalism of our guides, who not only ensure safety but also share fascinating insights about the region and its traditions. Interact with our team of well-cared-for, eager sled dogs—often described as the heart and soul of the experience. Reviewers frequently highlight the seamless logistics, personal touch, and breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re chasing the northern lights or soaking in a polar sunrise, our tours provide once-in-a-lifetime memories for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Experience why so many travelers call their time with us “life-changing”!

A family friendly tour where even your smallest adventurers can tag along. You will be taken on a minivan ride through the beautiful lansdscapes of Swedish Lapland 100 km from Kiruna to Abisko National Park. Under this tour you will be able to experience the mighty mountains, the breathtaking Abisko Canyon and the bewitching Silver fall in Björkliden. Before you go back to Kiruna your guide will seve a tasty local dinner.

Ottsjö is famous for its scenic views, surrounded by a wild landscape of wide open wilderness attracting photographers and tourists from all over the world. We are just located 30 minutes away from Åre ski resort and 1 hour from Östersund. Our reputation as a dog sledding and bushcraft company is well known for being of a high standard and we have been delivering bushcraft survival courses in both Sweden and the UK for 20 years. Our courses combine simple step by step instruction with lots of hands on practical experiences to create fun opportunities to learn new skills in a pristine arctic environment.

Join our local Sami guide for a day visit to Nikkaluokta to learn more about the arctic nature, Sami culture and history of the area. See Kebnekaise, Sweden's highest mountain, and get the chance to see moose, reindeer and other wildlife. In summer we do a light hike, visit Nikkaluokta chapel and have lunch in the Sami-owned restaurant, in winter we visit the guide's home for a Sami activity and lunch.

Join us on the hunt for the northern lights and explore Kiruna to Abisko. Our guides use the weather & northern lights (aurora borealis) forecast to predict the best locations to have the highest probability to see northern lights. Northern lights is a natural phenomenon and changes constantly the same as the wild nature. Our guides do everything in their power to guide you to northern lights but sometimes it´s not possible due to weather conditions. If you are a photographer you are in good hands as we always try to find good spots for photography. Tripod is needed to photograph Northern lights as you need long shuttertime. We make a short introduction of the tour and how it works. Then buckle up and the hunt for the Northern lights has began for the night. Always small groups of maximum 7 people invites to a genuine experience to remember for a long time.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Aurora Borealis Dogsled Tour. Our dog sledding tours offer a perfect blend of excitement and tranquility as you glide through the pristine Arctic landscape. Guests rave about the professionalism of our guides, who not only ensure safety but also share fascinating insights about the region and its traditions. Interact with our team of well-cared-for, eager sled dogs—often described as the heart and soul of the experience. Reviewers frequently highlight the seamless logistics, personal touch, and breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re chasing the northern lights or soaking in a polar sunrise, our tours provide once-in-a-lifetime memories for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Experience why so many travelers call their time with us “life-changing”!

Embark on a captivating night-time adventure with our Aurora Car Chasing Tour from Abisko, designed for those eager to witness the Northern Lights in stunning locations. Led by a professional photographer, this 3-hour tour offers not only the chance to see the mesmerizing aurora but also includes a collection of breathtaking photos of you against this natural spectacle. Ideal for anyone wishing to capture memories of this magical experience, you will receive all photos digitally for your keepsake. Enjoy warm drinks during the tour as you chase the lights under the Arctic sky. - 3-hour Northern Lights adventure with a professional photographer - Capture stunning photos of the aurora and receive digital copies - Warm drinks included to keep you cozy during the tour - Perfect for those looking to create lasting memories of the Arctic experience

We visit the famous Abisko National Park. We have a short hike close to the Abisko canyon with the clear and fresh water coming from the mountains. If the chair lift is open and the weather is nice we take a ride with it to the top of the Nuolja Mountain. There we have an incomparable view over the lake Torneträsk and the beautiful mountains in the area.

During the trip, you will enjoy the stunning views of Abisko Village, Lake Torneträsk, and Lapporten. We’ll visit the impressive Abisko Canyon and admire the Silver Waterfall, which transforms into a frozen spectacle during the winter months. Throughout the day, your guides will share stories and knowledge about this extraordinary region. Swedish Lapland is also home to an incredible variety of Arctic wildlife. In these pristine landscapes, it’s possible to spot reindeer moving gracefully through the snow, moose wandering along the forest edge, or even catch a glimpse of a fox, Arctic hare, or Arctic owl. You’ll also learn a few tips and tricks to help recognize tracks and other signs of wildlife during the walk. After the tour, we’ll drive back to Kiruna along Lake Torneträsk, Kaisepakte, and the scenic Arctic Road, a beautiful route that offers one last look at the winter landscape before returning to Kiruna.

Do you dream of joining a real musher for a once in a lifetime Arctic Experience? Are all the dog sledding tours in Abisko fully booked during your time in Abisko? Don’t worry – Lights Over Lapland is here to help! Before Covid arrived Abisko was blessed with several dog sledding companies, which offered our guests lots of choice and availability. Sadly, Covid led to the loss of 50% of the dog sledding capacity in Abisko so now there is only one provider in the National Park who offers dog sledding adventures. They are a fantastic company, with incredible dog sledding trips in Abisko, but unfortunately for our guests they are usually fully booked months in advance. This makes it very difficult to find availability for our guests on the ground in Abisko. With this in mind, Lights Over Lapland, and our friends at Kiruna Dogsled have an exciting dog sledding adventure in the beautiful village of Oinakka – just outside of Kiruna, near the world’s original Icehotel.

From Kiruna, we’ll drive to Jukkasjärvi, one of the oldest villages in the region and an important historical center for the Sámi people. We’ll visit its beautiful wooden church, one of the oldest in northern Sweden, and learn about the traditions that have shaped life in the Arctic. Next, we’ll visit a Sámi reindeer camp, where you’ll get the chance to feed the reindeer and listen to stories about the Sámi way of life, their deep connection with nature, and their ancestral culture. We’ll end our day at the original Icehotel, the world’s first hotel made entirely of snow and ice. Every winter, artists from around the world create unique suites and sculptures — a true open-air art gallery that changes with every season. An authentic Arctic experience that combines nature, culture, and art — all in one unforgettable tour.

Explore the stunning landscapes of Abisko National Park on this 6-hour guided day trip from Kiruna. Experience breathtaking views as you visit the impressive river canyon and the picturesque Silver Waterfall, often partially frozen and perfect for memorable photos. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the cozy village of Björkliden, surrounded by majestic mountain scenery. This adventure offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and create lasting memories in one of Sweden's most beautiful regions. - Duration: 6 hours - Visit to Abisko National Park and the scenic Silver Waterfall - Lunch included at a local hotel in Björkliden - Pick-up available from Kiruna hotels

Trollsjön is Sweden's cleanest clear-water lake located 815 m above sea level in the end of the valley Kärkevagge at the foot of Gearggecorru and Vassejietnja. On the way to Trollsjön, it is possible to see some animals such as reindeer, lemmings, buzzards, grouse, hares, mountain pipits and sometimes even sea eagles.

Join us for a cozy evening under the Northern lights. Our guides invite you home for a Sami two-course dinner while listening to local stories, learning about Sami traditions and Arctic nature, driving us close to the highest mountains in Sweden. After dinner we prepare for the northern lights, with the possibilities to pass different weather zones we increase our chances. If necessary, you can also borrow a tripod for your own camera or mobile phone.

Witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights in Kiruna with Snowdog Arctic Adventures. This tour offers a unique opportunity to chase the aurora borealis, guided by local experts who know the best spots for clear skies. Enjoy locally sourced snacks, including reindeer sandwiches, hot drinks, and cozy attire to keep warm. Capture stunning photographs of the aurora and maybe meet friendly huskies at the kennel. Experience the tranquility of Lapland under a starry sky as you embark on this unforgettable evening adventure. - Flexible routes based on real-time aurora forecasts for optimal viewing - Warm overalls and sturdy boots provided to ensure comfort - Enjoy delicious Arctic snacks during the chase, including reindeer sausage - Minimum group size of 4 for an intimate experience, with expert guidance throughout the tour

A self-guided walking tour game for the whole family in Lycksele. Have you ever time traveled? Helped a log driver? Met Swedish folklore creatures? No? Well then, it sounds like you should join time traveler Eila and explore Gammplatsen - an open air museum area in Lycksele! Eila needs your help finding the spare key to her time machine. Search for the key by the Saami dwelling, general store, church and school. Listen to the story of how Lycksele became a city while you walk. In each location is a puzzle or a task for you to solve. Maybe you will be rewarded with a key? This tour is self-guided via a GPS-based app downloaded to your phone. When you buy the tour, you receive an email with instructions on how to download the app which serves as your guide and narrator. Listen to the story while you walk. Sounds, illustrations, and game elements are triggered to show up on your mobile screen when you get close to them. You can start, pause and end the tour whenever you want.

Take the worry out of your departure to Umea Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 6 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Snowdog The Arctic Adventure Co., ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor in Kiruna. Our dog sledding tours offer a perfect blend of excitement and tranquility as you glide through the pristine Arctic landscape. Guests rave about the professionalism of our guides, who not only ensure safety but also share fascinating insights about the region and its traditions. Interact with our team of well-cared-for, eager sled dogs—often described as the heart and soul of the experience. Reviewers frequently highlight the seamless logistics, personal touch, and breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re chasing the northern lights or soaking in a polar sunrise, our tours provide once-in-a-lifetime memories for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Experience why so many travelers call their time with us “life-changing”!

Take the worry out of your arrival at Kiruna Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 6 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

You walk side by side through Kiruna’s romantic past. At LKAB’s Visitor Centre, soft lights reveal stories of mining innovation. The hum of machinery blends with voices of progress. At the Monument of Ancient Miners, bronze figures rise in silence. Their strength honors devotion and echoes themes of loyalty and love. In Fårhage Gruvstadsparken, weathered wood and iron tell tales of everyday life. You hear faint sounds of a vanished mining town. At the Stone Circle, ancient stones lean into whispers of ritual. The cold air brushes your skin as myths awaken. Inside Kiruna Church, warm wood glows beneath Gothic arches. Do sacred places feel different when shared together?

Cruise through the enchanting snowy landscapes of Lapland on a memorable snowmobile adventure in search of the Northern Lights. This 3 to 3.5-hour evening tour starts at 19:00 and offers you the chance to drive your own snowmobile or enjoy a comfortable ride in a sled (see options below), all while surrounded by the serene beauty of the Arctic night. Your expert guide will share local stories and traditions as you glide through pristine forests, pausing to breathe in the crisp air and gaze at the starlit sky. With warm drinks and clothing included, it’s a perfect blend of excitement and tranquility in the far north. - Duration: 3 to 3.5 hours, starting at 19:00 - Drive your own snowmobile or ride in a sled - Experience the magical beauty of the Northern Lights - Warm drinks and clothing provided for added comfort To drive, you must choose one of the following options: Drive Your Own or 2 People Driving. If you book a sled ride, please note that this option does not include driving.

Explore the stunning winter landscapes of Lapland on a guided snowmobile adventure. Glide across frozen lakes and through snowy forests, learning about the region’s wildlife and traditions from experienced guides. This 2 to 2.5-hour tour includes safety briefings, driving instructions, and the chance to spot wildlife like moose and reindeer. Whether you drive your own snowmobile or ride in a sled, discover the calm beauty of the Arctic wilderness while creating lasting memories. Duration is 2 to 2.5 hours, with tours starting at 10:00 and 14:00. There is an option to drive your own snowmobile or ride in a sled. Guided tour includes safety briefing and driving instruction. Warm drinks and clothing provided for a comfortable experience. To drive, you must choose one of the following options: Drive Your Own or 2 People Driving. If you book a sled ride, please note that this option does not include driving.

Interested in trying out a challenging adventure in arctic conditions? Then ice climbing is the thing for you! You need no previous experience, ice climbing equipment is included in the tour. Your guide will take you through the first basic steps of climbing on vertical ice. Dress warm and you will get one of the best arctic experience in your life!

Snowless dog driving! Why limit the fun to when we have snow when you can try driving dogs with a cart in the autumn! We offer a sit and drive combo tour by cart. You get to try both sitting on a cart and driving the cart together with a friend or partner. You can help to harness the dogs before we head out. We are out driving in our forest trails for approx 45 min. After returning you can help feed them and unharness them before returning them to their yards. We also have a cup of tea and coffee by the fire and a cinnamon roll. Of course no tour would be complete without a kennel visit and meeting the next generation...

If you are interested in dogs, you will love being here at Snowdog. We have an amazing bunch of super friendly canines. Oh, of course, we have a big bunch of superhero puppies you may wish to meet? We will tell you about Lapland, dog sledding and of course the resident Hero's - our dogs.

We specialise in small groups and personal experiences with quality at the heart of everything we do. Our huskies are extremely friendly and good with children or nervous guests. Our equipment is of premium quality and you won't find our cake in the shops! But most of all, our dogs are the stars of this experience and by the end of the tour, we're sure you'll love them as much as we do.

Start up your Aurora Borealis night tour at the famous Stejk Street Foods food truck & Tipi in Kiruna. Your ticket includes local street food dinner in the Tipi. Meanwhile the guide will make the latest weather and Aurora Borealis prognosis which give you the best chance to see the Aurora during the night. Driving through the night in a van gives us the best opportunity to see many different locations in a big area. This will increase the chance for Aurora. Tour will take the direction of best weather for safety and best chance of spotting Aurora.

After we pick you up from your hotel in Kiruna, we will start to chase the northern lights that depends on each night according to the weather conditions. We can drive to Abisko, Kiruna’s boreal forest or wherever we can find clear sky to see Aurora Borealis. Lights of Vikings have a really high success rate in finding clear sky which is one of the most important criteria to see the Northern Lights. Our concept is famous for driving long distances if necessary! Wherever we go during the tour, we will tell you many stories about the northern lights and Vikings. After finding clear sky, we’ll admire the northern lights and we will take pictures which we’ll send to you within 3 days after the tour. If you bring your own camera, we will help you set it up to get the best shots. As the northern lights dance in the sky we will serve hot drinks and make a camp fire for you to keep warm. After the northern lights tour, we will drive you back to Kiruna.

Would you like to enjoy a morning hike in the Arctic wilderness with one of the best outfitters in Abisko? Let one of Lights Over Lapland’s professional guides take you for a short, 4-5 km guided hike in Abisko National Park! During this spectacular adventure, your guide will lead you down one of the beautiful local trails. A good example is the trail which meanders along the scenic Abisko river canyon. You will wander through an ancient mountain birch forest, enjoy stunning open views of the Abisko river delta, marvel at soaring mountain peaks, take in all the beautiful scenery around the incredible Lake Torneträsk and much more. All of our guides are highly trained and will share their deep pool of knowledge about tracks left behind by our local wildlife, local indigenous people of the region and what it is like to live in the Arctic.

Join our local guides on a visit to the Icehotel and the village of Jukkasjärvi. In our small groups we will visit the original Icehotel, the oldest church in northernmost Sweden and we will meet the reindeer at Nutti Sami siida. Our Sami guide tells you more about the Icehotel, Kiruna's history and the Sami people, while you get to see some of the most visited attractions in Kiruna.

While other operators may give you one method of chasing the lights on foot or in a minivan, we are proud to be the only outfitter to invest so much time and customer research into a brand new adventure that gives you not one, but THREE methods to see and photograph the northern lights and the absolute best chances of a successful aurora chase in Abisko National Park. We are proud of the fact that we are fully insured and have all the necessary permits to operate our tours in Abisko National Park, which many of our competitors have simply chosen not to do. All of our evening adventures have a maximum guest to guide ratio of 8:1. This makes the experience much more genuine, and helps us maintain proper social distancing at our locations. Since your adventure includes all transportation, there is not a set time that we have to return back to the hotel, which gives us more flexibility and the ability to stay out later than any other outfitter in Abisko.

Join our local Sami guides to visit Abisko, one of the best places to see the northern lights. We will give you an enjoyable evening with 3-course dinner, where we talk about the Sami culture, nature, and the Northern Lights, a visit and guiding in the Abisko area to see and experience the spectacular Aurora Borealis, or depending on weather, a chase for the Northern Lights on the way back to Kiruna. On the way to Abisko we will pass several weather zones which makes it possible to get a glimpse of aurora even when it is more or less cloudy weather. We also provide you with tripods for your camera or mobile phone if you need.

This tour is guided by a professional photographer who has been featured in National Geographic, BBC, the European Space Agency, and many other prestigious publications. He will show you the best spots for northern lights and the most stunning landscapes. After the tour, he will send you all the photos he took that night, so you can keep the best memories.

Spend the afternoon driving a snowmobile in Lapland! Share the driving with a friend, or upgrade to a single driver for an even more memorable experience. Journey through winding forest tracks, along the frozen Torne River and across frozen arctic lakes. Feel the fresh breeze in your face as you admire the wild nature surrounding you on this 3 hour tour.

3 hours of northern lights hunting in an SUV, starting from your accommodation in Kiruna and driving to the most popular places. Any time the northern lights are visible, you will get a chance to get out of the car and set up the camera.  - Professional photographer included - DSLR camera able for rent on location Included: • Hot drinks included • Aurora guide • Transfer from and back to your location in Kiruna

Borrow a camera with tele-lens from us, or use your own mobile or camera, and follow our local Sami photo guides to experience moose and other arctic animals. Our guides were born in the area and have been out in nature since childhood. We share our knowledge of photography, nature and Sami life to give you a full experience of being part of our area. After the trip, you have practiced using the camera or your own mobile phone, gained more knowledge about the Arctic nature and animals and learned about the Sami people.

Here at the heart of Sápmi you can become a reindeer herder for a day. You can ride a reindeer sleigh alone in the winter landscape, feed the reindeer and eat delicious food. You are invited to be a part of the real life of the Sámi people. A professional reindeer herder will introduce you to his reindeer herd in his native environment. We are a reindeer herding family in Swedish lapland. We live and operate in the northern Sweden, middle of the Torneträsk-Soppero primeval forest which is located north of Kiruna city. We are an indigenous people in Europe and the Nordic countries. The area that has historically been inhabited by our ancestors for generations is called Sápmi and includes northern part of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. Our goal for you is to have a genuine experience with us, in our everyday life.

An exclusive snowmobile tour for those who love driving and want a full day out to see more of the nature around Kiruna! Highly recommended for guests who have driven snowmobiles before as there will be long driving distances through winding forest tracks, along the spectacular frozen Torne River and across frozen arctic lakes. While on tour, you will enjoy a tasty outdoor lunch of local delicacies while sitting on reindeer fur surrounding an open fire.

Enjoy an experience-of-a-lifetime snowmobiling in the Swedish arctic while searching for the northern lights. You can share the driving with a friend, or upgrade to a single driver option! Drive through winding forests, along the frozen Torne River and across frozen lakes in search of the amazing northern lights. A traditional Lappish dinner and dessert will be served around an open fire in a forest hut and you will be given many opportunities to take photos during the tour. Come and join us on this exciting adventure!

.• Transfer from and to your hotel • Two-piece down set so you stay really warm during the tour • Local guide • Visit reindeer • Amazing dinner in our tipi next to beautiful Mattarahkka Northern Lights Lodge. Dinner is made from local Ingredients product over the crackling fire. • Opportunity to see the Northern Lights during dinner as we are beyond light pollution • Easy-to-maneuver snowmobile on unique own trails beyond the large mass, Simply a smooth ride through the Arctic night • You'll get really great photos of the guide from your experience right after the tour

Spend the day driving through the Arctic by snowmobile! Share the driving with a friend or upgrade to single driver for your own snowmobile. We take our own tracks through the forest, along the frozen Torne River and across lakes. Enjoy a delicious lunch of local delicacies around an open fire in a forest hut, and take lots of photos of your Arctic Adventure!

Borrow a camera equipment and a tripod from us and follow our professional Sami photo guides to find the best spots to photograph the aurora. Our guides are born in the area and have been out in the forest since childhood. With our local knowledge we choose the best spots for northern light for the night. There are always chances to see the aurora - even in bad weather there is many different spots with better weather if you know where to go.