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FAQ

F.A.Q. – Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions about Aurora Village.
Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis
When can I see the Northern Lights?
The northern lights may exist any time of day and any day of a year. We are located on the Aurora Zone where the Northern Lights are seen on average on 4 out of 5 days, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The Northern Lights can be seen on clear nights and most commonly between 9pm and 11h30pm (Magnetig Midnight). We’ve seen them also between 2pm and 4am, so keep your eyes open!

At our location the Northern Lights can be seen during Autumn and Winter, from the end of August until mid-April.

To be able to see the Northern Lights it needs to be dark, or at least dim. Too much daylight prevents us from seeing the Northern Lights. It also needs to be a clear sky since the Northern Lights appear 100 – 200km above ground, above the clouds. So, too thick layer of clouds would block the view.  During summer there is too much sunlight to be able to see the Northern Lights even though they are there. The Northern Lights are caused by solar winds, so the sun must have been active recently to form the Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis.

There are very accurate short-term Aurora forecasts available at Aurora Village and on the internet. The Northern Lights are formed above the clouds at 100-200km above ground, so the sky needs to be clear or half-cloudy for you to be able to see the Northern Lights from the ground.  Some times if it’s cloudy with strong overcast you might still see the Northern lights shining through the clouds, but it looks like green fog behind the clouds. The most optimal time to see the bright and crisp Northern lights is a clear night without too much moonlight. We’ve seen Northern Lights even at 2pm, but in general, you will spot them mainly between 8pm and 2am. These are very approximate times and the Northern Lights may be seen also at other times of day. Since seeing the Northern Lights is depending on the sun’s activity AND the cloud situation, we can’t guarantee them. Our staff gives you valuable information and will advise you on the the visibility of the Northern Lights every day on the spot at Aurora Village.

We recommend booking 3-5 nights to maximize your opportunity to witness the Northern Lights.

What causes the Northern Lights?
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Do you have any traditional stories about the Aurora?
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Restaurant services

Where can I have breakfast/lunch/dinner?

All meals are served at our Restaurant Loimu, right here in Aurora Village.

Breakfast is served from 8am until 10am.

Lunch is available during the day.

Dinner is served from 6pm until 9pm.

Room
Is there a shower in my room?
Yes, you have a private bathroom with shower, toilet, washbasin and complimentary toiletries in each Aurora Cabin.
Do I have privacy in my room?
Yes, Aurora Cabins offer you good privacy. The glass windows start high enough so that no-one can see in from outside, yet you have a perfect panoramic view towards the northern sky.
Is there hot water in my room?
Yes, there is a kettle in each Aurora Cabin so you can boil hot water at any time to drink. We’ve even provided tea bags and an Espresso Machine with coffee pods, so you can enjoy your hot drink at any time. The bathroom provides also warm water for washing and showering.
Are the rooms warm enough for cold winter?
Yes, the rooms are warm and very comfortable. We’ve set the room temperature around 21°C (70°F), but you can adjust the temperature at any time to your liking.
Is there free WIFI in the room?
Yes, you have a free WIFI in your room. Each room and the restaurant building have their own individual 4G Broadband Wireless Internet connections.

Theoritical maximum speed is 100Mbps, normal variation is from 5Mbps to 80Mbps. It should never go under 10Mbps, though.

The operator’s base station and transmitter are located only 1,1km away from us, so we have a very good coverage in the area.

Snow and weather
Do you have snow?
We have snow approximately from November until late April. We do not have snow during summer season between May and October.

In Finnish language we have about 50 names for snow. Snow changes its structure with the weather. There’s dry snow, powder snow, wet snow, icy snow, slush snow, soft snow, hard snow, fluffy snow etc. Many many different forms of snow. In general, the fluffy and soft snow is available from mid-December until mid-February, during the Polar Night season.

After mid-February we are getting more and more daylight again which makes the snow also harder towards the Spring. At the end of March and during April the snow is so hard that you can easily walk on deep snow or even drive a car on it! The hard, icy surfice to the snow is formed by sun melting the top snow during the day, and the freezing night temperatures hardening the snow surface again to pure ice. In March and April the early mornings are best for a walk in the forest since the snow carries heavy loads before the sun softens it again during the day.

 

What's the temperature outside?
During Autumn, from September to November outside temperatures start to drop from the warm summer temperatures. Autumn days are usually from 5°C to 15°C (41°F to 59°F). During nights the temperature’s may go below zero already.

During December the temperature is usually between -1°C and -20°C (30°F and -4°F), sometimes even colder.

During January and February the temperatures are the coldest, on average from -10°C to -35°C (14°F to -31F).

During March and April the weather gets warmer again and after mid-April we expect the snow to melt with outside temperatures like +5°C (41°F) or even +15°C (51°F).

These are approximates and the weather may change quickly!

Summer temperatures vary from 0°C to +30°C (32°F to 86°F).

Where can I follow the weather forecast?
We recommend:

  • https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/weather/inari/ivalo
  • https://www.foreca.com/Finland/Ivalo?lang=en
Payments
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes, you can pay your purchases with all major credit cards. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, China Union Pay, Maestro, JCB,
Do you accept Apple Pay?
Yes, you can pay also using Apple Pay on mobile phones that support NFC technology.
Do you accept Ali Pay?
Yes, you can pay your purchases using AliPay.
How about cash?
We accept cash, but only EURos (€) please.
Still need help? Send us a note!
For any other questions, please write us at [email protected] or call us on +358 400 418 881
022032051 041