KIRUNA WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Under the Aurora: A Quiet Snowshoe Trek Through Kiruna’s Winter Night
A guided, three‑hour evening snowshoe walk from Kiruna that pairs a relaxed forest trek and open‑fire refreshments with repeated attempts to view the Northern Lights.
Under the Aurora: A Quiet Snowshoe Trek Through Kiruna’s Winter Night.
Step into the hush of a Lapland winter: an expert‑led snowshoe trek out of Kiruna that moves at a relaxed pace through snow‑laden forest, pauses for natural and cultural interpretation, and centers on an open‑fire stop where warm drinks and light snacks are shared beneath the stars while guides attempt to catch the Aurora.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A deliberate search for the Northern Lights
Guides spend the evening attempting to find a prime vantage and will watch the sky throughout the trek so participants can experience the Aurora if conditions permit.
Local nature and cultural interpretation
At a relaxed pace, the guide stops along the route to share information about local wildlife, natural features and Sámi culture as part of the walk.
Open‑fire refreshments and tasting
Midway through the trek the guide makes a fire and prepares hot beverages and a light snack—grilled sandwiches and a sampling of reindeer meat—to enjoy while listening and watching the night sky.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The outing unfolds as a calm evening ritual: assemble at the meeting point, don provided overalls and boots, transfer to the trailhead, learn snowshoe technique, then walk through the forest with purposeful stops for interpretation. At the trek’s midpoint the guide builds a fire and prepares warm drinks and snacks before the group returns to the parked cars and transfers back to Kiruna.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The activity lasts approximately 3 hours.
Meet at Torggatan 4, 981 30 Kiruna, Sweden for check‑in and gear selection before transfer to the starting point.
Warm base layers and personal cold‑weather items are advisable; the operator provides overalls and boots for the trek.
Guided snowshoe instruction, transfer to/from the trailhead, overalls and boots, an open‑fire stop with hot beverages and a light snack (including grilled sandwiches and a reindeer meat sampling).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Snowshoe Trek, Aurora?
The activity runs for approximately three hours.
Where do we meet for the trek?
Participants meet at Torggatan 4, 981 30 Kiruna, Sweden for check‑in and gear selection.
Is equipment provided?
Overalls and boots are provided and selected at the meeting point; guides also instruct participants on how to put on the snowshoes.
Will we get food and drinks during the trek?
Yes — mid‑trek the guide makes a fire and prepares hot beverages and a light snack, including grilled sandwiches and sampling of reindeer meat.
Are Northern Lights sightings guaranteed?
Guides will attempt to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights throughout the trek, but sightings depend on weather and auroral activity and cannot be guaranteed.