Night sky tour with snowshoes
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Journey Through the Night Sky Stories with Snowshoes
Experience overview
Location: Ruka
Duration: 2 hours
December to April
Departure: Evening departures — time varies by season
Minimum age: 6 years old
Small group (max. 8 participants)
Guided languages: English, Finnish
Difficulty: Easy
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Have you ever wondered about the stories hidden in the stars above? Join us on this magical Night Sky Tour and uncover the secrets of the constellations. Learn how to navigate by the stars and hear tales of mythological heroes racing across the heavens. Find your zodiac sign, spot the brightest star, and discover its many names in Arabic, Greek, and Sámi. You’ll even see a star more than 600 times larger than our sun and light that has traveled 640 years to meet your gaze. But there’s more—did you know the origin of the Finnish people is written in the stars? On this journey, we’ll reveal this celestial secret while walking in one of the most beautiful places you’ll ever see.
This is not just a stargazing adventure—it’s also an easy, enjoyable snowshoe walk through stunning Arctic landscapes. Depending on the snow conditions it is possible to join without snowshoes and follow the packed trail with ice crampons/cleats.
If the Northern Lights decide to join us, it’s the perfect time to lie back on a cozy reindeer hide, sip warm wildberry juice, and marvel at their dance in the sky.
Tour Highlights:
- Learn about constellations, zodiac signs, and star stories from around the world and especially north.
- Walk up to 2 km in snowy landscapes (depending on snow conditions it is possible to walk on the trail with your own shoes).
- Enjoy traditional hot wildberry juice under the Arctic night sky.
- Chance to see the Northern Lights.
Details:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Distance: 2 km, or more if you feel like zigzagging through the deep snow!
- Group Size: Minimum 4 persons. If the group size isn’t met by 6 pm the previous day, the tour will be canceled, and you’ll receive a full refund.
Looking for a private experience or a tour from your own cabin? We can bring this unforgettable stargazing adventure to your preferred location.
Contact us: +358 50 5606 633 | guide@mytrail.fi
This experience is created by MunPolku – MyTrail. 🌌 Explore all our trails at mytrailfinland.com.
What is included
- snowshoes and poles. Depending on snow conditions this tour is possible also with ice crampons/cleats following the marked trail.
- warm wildberry drink
- national park maintenance fee
- guide services
- pick-up from Ruka and Kuusamo town center. Your cuide will contact you about the pick-up details.
What is not included
No specific exclusions are listed for this experience. Please contact us before booking if you have any questions or special requirements.
Please note
The minimum group size on this excursion is 4 persons. If we are unable to reach the minimum size by 6 pm the previous day, the excursion will be canceled and payment will be refunded.
Where is the meeting point
The meeting point for this experience is Konttaisen parkkipaikka/Konttainen parking, Virkkulantie, 93999 Kuusamo, FI.
Can I be picked up from my accommodation
Pickup is included in the tour price from the standard pickup locations listed below.
You may also meet at the designated meeting point.
Any extra charge or meeting-point arrangement is stated in the pickup-location name when this information is available.
Hotel List
- Hostel Aurora, Kuusamo town center
- Kuusamon Tropiikki Holiday Club
- Magical Pond, Taikalammentie
- Ruka Peak - Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, Juhannuskalliontie
- Ruka Valley, in front of Ski-inn hotel
- Ruka Village (Rukankylä), ski-bus stop, Rukatunturintie 12
- Rukan Salonki Chalets, Salongintie
- Scandic Rukahovi
- SKI-INN MastonAitio
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