Arvidsjaur
Your gateway to Swedish Lapland. Everything you need to plan your winter trip — how to get here, the weather, the Northern Lights and what to pack.
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Getting here & airport
Arvidsjaur Airport (AJR) is only a short drive from town. Year-round flights connect it with Stockholm Arlanda; in winter there are additional seasonal flights.
Alternatively fly to Luleå (LLA) or Skellefteå (SFT) and continue by car. The Inlandsbanan railway and night trains via Stockholm are a scenic option too.
We gladly organise your transfer from the airport to Norrvägen 59, 933 31 Arvidsjaur — just mention it in your enquiry.
Northern Lights season
Arvidsjaur lies just south of the Arctic Circle, far from city lights. The aurora season runs from late August to early April, with the darkest and most reliable nights between November and March.
Best chances: clear, cold nights between 21:00 and 02:00. The lights can never be guaranteed — staying several nights greatly improves your odds.
Aurora forecast
Geomagnetic activity for the next three nights around Arvidsjaur.
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Kp measures global geomagnetic activity on a scale of 0–9, not your local chance of seeing auroras. Higher values mean stronger activity. Around Arvidsjaur, auroras can also appear at low Kp. Darkness and clear skies are essential; sightings are never guaranteed.
Weather in winter
Typical daytime temperatures — conditions vary from year to year.
November
−5 to −15 °C
First snow, short days, first auroras
December
−10 to −20 °C
Darkest month, only a few hours of daylight
January
−15 to −25 °C
Coldest month, nights can reach −35 °C
February
−10 to −20 °C
Deep snow, longer days, prime safari season
March
−5 to −15 °C
Bright, sunny days and still dark aurora nights
April
−5 to +5 °C
Spring light, last snow on the frozen lakes
Packing list
Dress in layers. Warm overalls, boots and gloves for the activities are provided by us.
- —Thermal base layers (merino wool, no cotton)
- —Warm mid-layer: fleece or wool sweater
- —Wind- and waterproof outer jacket and trousers
- —Warm hat, buff or neck gaiter
- —Thin liner gloves plus thick mittens
- —Thick wool socks and insulated winter boots
- —Sunglasses for bright snow days
- —Lip balm and rich face cream against the cold
- —Power bank — batteries drain fast in the cold
- —Swimwear for sauna and hot tub
Experiences in Arvidsjaur
Snowmobile Adventure
Ride across frozen lakes and forest trails.
DiscoverHusky Sledding Expedition
Drive your own team through the silent forest.
DiscoverIce Drifting Experience
Slide sideways on Arvidsjaur's frozen tracks.
DiscoverEvening Torchwalk
Walk into the dark and look up for the lights.
DiscoverReindeer Experience
Meet the reindeer of the North.
DiscoverHelicopter Sightseeing Tour
See Lapland's endless white from above.
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