Riisitunturi by Night – Private Winter Experience

Riisitunturi after dark.

Experience Riisitunturi National Park after dark on a private winter tour planned around the northern sky.

We spend approximately 3 hours in Riisitunturi, exploring the snow-covered forests and fell landscapes at a relaxed pace. Depending on the date and conditions, the night may bring bright moonlight, a sky filled with stars, deep winter darkness or perhaps the Northern Lights.

There is no fixed route. Your local guide chooses the route and timing according to the snow, visibility, weather conditions and what you would most like to experience.

We usually explore approximately 4–5 km. Depending on the conditions, we may use snowshoes, winter boots or ice grips. No previous snowshoeing experience is required.

Lie Back and Look Up

One of our favourite ways to experience a winter night is also one of the simplest.

During the tour, we find a quiet place, spread reindeer hides on the snow and lie down on our backs to look at the sky. We enjoy hot chocolate and Finnish cinnamon buns while watching whatever the northern night has to offer.

This is something we locals do too. Sometimes the best way to experience a winter night is simply to stop, get comfortable and look up.

Reindeer hides, hot chocolate and Finnish cinnamon buns are included.

Full Moon Nights

Around the full moon, Riisitunturi can be surprisingly bright. Moonlight reflects from the snow and can illuminate the fell, forests and snow-covered spruce trees in soft shades of silver and blue.

The best moonlight is available only during a limited period each month. If experiencing Riisitunturi by moonlight is important to you, please let us know. We can recommend a suitable date and departure time according to the phase and position of the moon.

During darker phases of the moon, conditions may be better for stargazing.

Northern Lights and Stars

On clear, dark nights, Riisitunturi offers good conditions for watching the northern sky. If solar activity and weather conditions come together, we may also see the Northern Lights.

This is not an aurora hunt, and Northern Lights cannot be guaranteed. The same applies to stars and moonlight – what we see depends on cloud cover and the natural conditions of the night.

If the night sky is particularly important to you, tell us what you would most like to experience when booking. Your guide can help you choose the timing.

Tour Details

Location: Riisitunturi National Park, Posio
Time in Riisitunturi: Approximately 2,5-3 hours
Total duration: Approximately 4 hours including transfers (1-1,5h)
Distance: Approximately 4–5 km
Group size: Private group of 1–8 persons
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, depending on snow conditions
Departure: Evening or night, flexible timing
Transfers: Approximately 45 minutes each way from Ruka-Kuusamo

Contact us: +358 50 5606 633 | [email protected]

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