Is it safe to go aurora hunting in Rovaniemi by yourself?
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As a Finn, I'm mildly amused by this thread. A couple of misconceptions:
Aurora are extremely high up: the usual band is 100-600 km, at least 10x higher than a commercial airplane and extending far out into space. The consequence is that "aurora hunting" doesn't really mean "looking for auroras", since if you drive for an hour at 100 km/h, you'll barely shift your position relative to them. It really just means driving to a quiet, dark place where you can see them better if there are any to be seen above you, and this depends on solar weather, cloud coverage, etc. Sadly, even in season, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to see them.
Rovaniemi is the largest city in Lapland and well equipped with well-maintained and signposted roads, mobile phone coverage, and similar modern conveniences. One easy spot to watch the aurora is the riverbank next to the Arktikum museum, which is for all practical purposes within the city itself, while another top spot is Sky Hotel at Ounasvaara, a 5-min drive away.
All that said, winter driving is definitely an art, but the main things to watch out for are reindeer and black ice. If the weather is really bad, don't venture out, you're not going to see any auroras anyway. And if you leave your car, don't go too far and keep your mobile phone in a warm place within your jacket, so the batteries don't die.
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Finland is quite safe in general. If you are not used to driving in ice, snow and darkness, that might pose some risk. Drive carefully and carry warm clothes in case you get stranded in more remote areas (e.g. the car breaks down or you run out of gas).
People do get lost when hiking, especially during darkness. Make sure you can navigate. Have warm clothes with you and a functioning cell phone. Note that batteries can die quickly if it gets really cold.
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