Polarman’s Camp & Snow Igloo Park Live — Live Arctic Evening on Private Land, 10 minutes from Levi
Polarman’s Camp brings together everything the Arctic winter has to offer — in a single live evening on private land, just minutes from Levi.
Period 1 · Sep 1 – Nov 19
Polarman’s Camp Live — no Snow Igloo Park.
Period 2 · Nov 20 – Dec 9
Polarman’s Camp Live — Snow Igloo Park mid-formation; visible as it takes shape.
Period 3 · Dec 10 – Jan 6
Polarman’s Camp & Snow Igloo Park Live — park complete.
Period 4 · Jan 7 – Mar 31
Polarman’s Camp & Snow Igloo Park Live — park at its fullest.
Why This Arctic Evening Stands Apart from Any Other Program in Levi
- Private land, no light pollution, almost 360° open sky — ten minutes from Levi centre
- The Polarman as host — a local guide with genuine Arctic expedition experience
- Live ticketed event: one price, every attraction included, nothing extra to buy on site
- Aurora dome always open, always above +15°C (59°F) — guests move freely between inside and outside all evening
- Hand-built Snow Igloo Park (Dec 10 – Mar 31) — carved archways, tunnels, igloos and snow sculptures lit in deep blues, purples and ambers after dark
- Professional photo session throughout the evening — images sent by email after the event
People travel hours — sometimes across the world — to reach the kind of silence, darkness and open sky that real wilderness offers. This is ten minutes from Levi centre. No light pollution, no resort noise, an almost 360° open sky overhead — and a transfer that takes less time than finding a parking space.
Your entrance ticket covers everything. From the first fire to the last marshmallow, every part of the evening — the walk, the snow park, the Polarman’s presentation, the dome, the BBQ, the stories, the photographs — is part of a single live program, with the Polarman as your host throughout.
The Polarman — A Local Northern Host Who Has Lived the Arctic
The Polarman is not a regular safari guide. He is a local person who has spent years living and travelling in the Arctic, with a genuine background in long-distance expeditions in extreme arctic conditions. When he talks about surviving the cold, reading the sky or how to build a snow shelter, he is speaking from experience. The stories he tells by the fire each evening are his own.
Being Outside in the Arctic Night — Cold, Dark and Real
For many guests — coming from warmer countries, from cities, from places where snow exists mainly in photographs — being in a real winter wilderness is already something. Standing beside an open fire in a silent snowscape. Walking along a frozen river in the dark. The whole evening is designed so you can be properly outside — cold, dark, real — and always have somewhere warm to go back to. The aurora dome is always open, always above +15°C (59°F), all evening. Guests move between outside and inside freely, on their own terms.
The Snow Igloo Park — Hand-Built Each Winter, Lit After Dark (Dec 10 – Mar 31)
Built each winter by hand as soon as the freezing temperatures hold, the Snow Igloo Park is a world of carved archways, connecting tunnels, igloos and snow sculptures — enclosed by walls of packed snow, and lit after dark in deep blues, purples, reds and ambers. The coloured light thrown across the white snow under an open winter sky is something photographs almost don’t do justice to.
Arctic Survival Presentation Inside the Snow Igloo
Inside the big snow igloo, the Polarman gives his Arctic survival presentation — sharing the knowledge and techniques that have kept him safe on long expeditions in the north. One detail that surprises almost every guest: at -30°C (-22°F) outside, it is genuinely warm inside a snow igloo. It’s a surprise for most visitors. You feel it yourself.
Children find their favorite parts of the park — tobogganing on the snow slide, finding their way through the maze, exploring the snow tunnels.
Nov 20 – Dec 9 — The Snow Igloo Park as It Takes Shape
In late November and early December the Snow Igloo Park is still under construction. The vast blocks of snow that are used to buildthe walls and structures are mid-formation — partly built, partly raw. Not a lesser version of the park, but a different and rarer one.
The Guided Walk Along the Frozen River — Private Wilderness on Foot
The Polarman leads a guided walk through the private camp area along the frozen river — away from the dome and the firepit, into the quiet of the forest and the dark. The kind of walk that is only possible on private land, after dark, with someone who knows the place.
The Lappish BBQ, Firepit Storytelling & Arctic Night Sky
The evening closes around the outdoor firepit. Collect your sausage from the Arctic BBQ Snow Station — a serving counter carved from snow inside the igloo — then grill it on a stick over the open fire. Marshmallows follow. More stories from the Polarman. The sky above.
Staff watch conditions throughout the evening. When there is activity in the sky, guests are called outside immediately, professional camera ready. The camp’s location — private land, no light pollution, almost 360° open skyline — makes it one of the best spots near Levi for Northern Lights viewing when conditions allow.
Professional Photo Session — Images Sent by Email After the Event
A professional photo session runs throughout the entire program. All images are processed and sent to guests by email after the event — no need to manage your own camera in the cold.
Who This Is For
• Guests who want a complete live evening program rather than a single attraction
• Families with children of all ages — no physical requirements, aurora dome as warm refuge throughout
• Northern lights hopefuls who want to combine aurora hunting with a genuine Lappish evening
• Anyone who wants to experience real Arctic wilderness without a long journey from Levi
Private option
Two private options are available:
1. FULLY PRIVATE — The entire evening exclusively for your group: private transfer, private guide, private program, grilling sausages and marshmallows, warm drinks.
2. COMFORT+ — Private transfer and guide, joining the group live program at Polarman’s Camp, with a private firepit outside reserved for your group for grilling sausages and marshmallows, warm drinks.
Contact us to arrange either option.
Responsibility waiver: Scandinavian Travel Group is not responsible for changes, disruptions or unavailability affecting any third-party venue or location visited during this program, for whatever reason. Where a venue is unavailable, the guide will make reasonable alternative arrangements where possible. No refund is due for circumstances beyond our control.
What's included
Transportation from Levi
Entrance ticket to the full live evening program
Your ticket covers all attractions and amenities at the private camp during approximately 2.5 hours on site:
- Aurora dome — a 6-metre glamping tent heated to +15°C (59°F) or above throughout the entire evening, with reindeer skin seating, candle lighting, a big-screen 20-minute film about the seven seasons of Lapland, warm drinks and gingerbread cookies
- Snow Igloo Park (Dec 10 – Mar 31) — hand-built illuminated snow park: grand snow igloo, Inuit igloo, carved archways and tunnels, snow slide, snow maze, snow sculptures and the Arctic BBQ Snow Station, all lit in colour after dark
- Arctic survival presentation by the Polarman inside the snow igloo — covering survival knowledge drawn from his years of living and travelling in the north
- Guided walk along the frozen river through the private camp area
- Outdoor firepit & Lappish BBQ — collect your sausage from the Arctic BBQ Snow Station carved from snow inside the igloo, then grill it over the open fire outside, followed by marshmallows
- Hot berry juice & gingerbread cookies
- Professional photo session throughout the entire evening — images processed and sent by email after the event
- Arctic toilet on site
Not included
- Warm winter clothing (available to rent separately — see Recommendation).
Important remarks
F.A.Q.
- What is the Snow Igloo Park and when is it open?
The Snow Igloo Park is a hand-built illuminated world of snow igloos, carved archways, tunnels, a snow slide, maze and sculptures — all lit in colour after dark. It opens from approximately Dec 10, subject to consistent freezing temperatures. From Nov 20 to Dec 9 it is mid-formation. From Sep 1 to Nov 19 the program runs as Polarman’s Camp Live without the igloo park.
- Who is the Polarman?
The Polarman is a local northern person with a genuine background in long Arctic expeditions and years of experience living in the north. He is the host throughout the evening — giving the Arctic survival presentation inside the snow igloo, sharing stories by the fire, and leading the walk. His knowledge comes from years of living it.
- Can we see the Northern Lights?
The camp is on private land with no artificial light pollution and an almost 360° open sky — one of the best positions near Levi for aurora viewing. Staff monitor conditions throughout the evening and call guests outside immediately when there is activity. Northern lights depend on solar activity and clear skies and cannot be guaranteed. The full program runs regardless of sky conditions.
- Is this suitable for young children?
Yes. There are no physical requirements. The aurora dome is warm throughout the entire evening and always open as a refuge. Children have their own section of the Snow Igloo Park with a snow slide, maze and tunnels. The program runs for approximately 2.5 hours on site, which works well for families.
- What is included in the entrance ticket price?
Transportation from Levi and the entrance ticket cover everything on site: the aurora dome with warm drinks and gingerbread cookies, the Snow Igloo Park (Dec 10 – Mar 31), the Polarman’s Arctic survival presentation, the guided walk, the outdoor firepit with Lappish BBQ sausage and marshmallows, and the professional photo session sent by email. Nothing is extra on site.
- What is the sausage served at the Lappish BBQ?
Traditional Finnish pork sausage, grilled by guests over the open fire. Chicken, vegetarian or vegan alternatives available on request at time of booking (additional €5 charge).
Important remarks:
Pricing: Live ticketed event. Entrance ticket pricing and 13.5% VAT apply.
Program: The full program runs regardless of weather or sky conditions.
Northern lights: Sky phenomena are a possible highlight of the evening, not the purpose of the program. Sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Snow Igloo Park: Operational from approximately Dec 10, subject to consistent freezing temperatures. Sep 1 – Dec 9 the program runs without the completed igloo park. During Nov 20 – Dec 9 the park is mid-formation.
Sausage menu: Traditional Finnish pork sausage. Chicken, vegetarian or vegan available on request — additional charge of €5.
Pickup: Free pick-up and drop-off from several designated locations in the Levi area.
Child pricing: Child price applies for ages 2–11. Children under 2: transportation fee only.
Warm winter clothing: Not included.
IMPORTANT! Available to rent only at Scandinavian Travel Group / Safarimarket pick-up location (Keskuskuja 2 B 3). Clothing will not be delivered to other pick-up locations. Allow at least 20 minutes before departure to get dressed.
Recommendation
- Warm winter clothing suitable for Arctic temperatures is essential — thermal layers, insulated boots and gloves.
- Clothing can be rented from the Safarimarket office in Levi centre at extra charge.
- Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure if you need rental clothing.
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event
