Country Guide

Natural Phenomena in Finland

The natural spectacles worth witnessing across Finland, from aurora and blooms to wildlife and rare optics. Each one tracks live conditions so you know the best time to go.

9 phenomena
Archipelago Sea Baltic herring spawning (Airisto)
Marine

Archipelago Sea Baltic herring spawning (Airisto)
Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
Celestial

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
Bothnian Bay coastal polynya (Kvarken)
Marine

Bothnian Bay coastal polynya (Kvarken)
Frost flowers on new sea ice (Finland)
Marine

Frost flowers on new sea ice (Finland)
Hailuoto ice road opening season
Meteorological

Hailuoto ice road opening season
Midnight Sun (Utsjoki)
Celestial

Midnight Sun (Utsjoki)
Nacreous Clouds (Polar Stratospheric)
Atmospheric

Nacreous Clouds (Polar Stratospheric)
Riisitunturi Tykky (snow-crowned trees)
Atmospheric

Riisitunturi Tykky (snow-crowned trees)
Saimaa ringed seal pupping
Marine

Saimaa ringed seal pupping