Northern Lights by E-Fatbike

Ride an electric fatbike through snowy forests and across frozen lakes at night — a fun, active way to feel the Arctic winter around Kirkenes, powered by wide tires and electric assist, with a chance to see the Northern Lights along the way.

Price from

2,000 NOK

Season

December - early April

Duration

3 hours

Starting time

20:00

Group size

2-4 people

Fitness level

Moderate

Languages

English & German

Tour highlights

  • Ride electric fat bikes across frozen lakes and snowy trails
  • Experience the silence of Arctic winter — just snow under your tires
  • Small groups for a safe, personal adventure
  • Chance to see wildlife tracks or even northern lights (evening tours)

What to expect?

Cycling through the Arctic wilderness at night, the only sound is snow crunching under your tires. With oversized wheels and electric assist, fatbikes make it possible to move across frozen lakes and snow-covered trails with surprising ease. On this guided tour, you ride through quiet forests and open views of the surrounding fjords. We set a pace that fits the group and share stories about Arctic life, wildlife, and history along the way. This tour is a great pick if you’re a cycling enthusiast looking for something different from a normal evening ride.

We stop for hot drinks in the snow, away from artificial light. The region is sparsely populated with little artificial light — nearby Øvre Pasvik National Park is Norway’s first certified Dark Sky Park, and the dark skies around it stretch across the wider area, too. If the aurora appears, we stop to watch it dance above the frozen landscape.

Is this tour suitable for me?

These tours include physical activity. You should be in good health and comfortable spending a few hours outdoors, sometimes in cold or changing weather conditions.

Good to know before you book

  • Minimum height: 160 cm.
  • The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings can never be guaranteed.
  • Riding in Arctic weather is part of the adventure, but for safety reasons, we may cancel or reschedule tours in case of extreme conditions.
  • Want to check the odds before you book? Norway Lights has an aurora forecast specifically for Kirkenes.
  • The Northern Lights can also be explored on our Northern Lights by Minivan tour and our Northern Lights Snowshoe Hike

What's included?

  • English or German-speaking Guide
  • Electric fatbike
  • Helmet and cycling gloves
  • Balaclava
  • Hot drink and snack

Meeting point & pickup

This tour starts at our office at Storgata 5, 9900 Kirkenes (lower floor). Pickup isn’t included for this tour — please make your own way to our office a few minutes before the start time.

What to bring?

  • Wool or thermal base layers
  • Windproof jacket and pants
  • Hat, gloves, and a neck warmer
  • Warm socks and winter boots

Questions about this tour?

Get in touch – we’ll help you find the right tour, sort out dates, or put together something that fits your time in Kirkenes. We get back to you quickly.

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