Welcome to Salamapaja
Auf DeutschWould you like to experience the nature of northern Finland and Lapland in a small group? Then you’ve come to the right place.
With a maximum group size of just six participants, everyone has plenty of time with the guide and receives personal attention throughout the tour. The small group size also allows us to respond flexibly to changing weather conditions, increasing the chances of finding clear skies at night—and with them, the opportunity to witness the Northern Lights.
In addition to the scheduled photography tours, private tours are also available. These tailor-made trips are planned together with you, allowing you to choose the destination, itinerary, season, and travel dates to create your perfect holiday.
Feel free to read reviews from previous participants to get an impression of their experiences.
If you have any questions, simply get in touch via the contact form.
Oulu2026 – Tours to the European Capital of Culture
Oulu is European Capital of Culture 2026! What better way to bring the joy of cultural events, nature and chasing the northern lights together, than joining a tour in Oulu 2026! Visit the Oulu2026 tour page to get an idea what you can expect. Hope to see you in Oulu in 2026!
Upcoming tours
| Tour | Date | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Colors of Lapland I | 04 – 11 Sep 2026 | 2 seats available |
| Colors of Lapland II | 11 – 18 Sep 2026 | Sold out |
| Oulu2026 – Month of Light I | 02 – 09 Nov 2026 | 4 seats available |
| Oulu2026 – Month of Light II | 16 – 23 Nov 2026 | 6 seats available |
| New Year’s Aurora Getaway 2026-27 | 30 Dec 2026 – 06 Jan 2027 | 6 seats available |
| Lapland Winter Paradise 2027 | 23 – 30 Jan 2027 | Sold out |
| Northern Lights Basecamp March | date open | 6 seats available |
“2025 Travellers’ Choice” award from Tripadvisor
Salamapaja has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2025 Travellers’ Choice award winner for the 5th time after 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2019! The award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveller reviews over the past 12 months, placing these winners among the 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally. You can read reviews from participants also on the Testimonials page.
Thanks so much to those participants who took the time to write a review about their experience!
If you joined a tour and would like to leave a review, you can do that either on the Tripadvisor page or via the contact form.
Web shop for Print and Wall Art
Visit my webshop for prints! Every photo was chosen carefully and reviewed to ensure high quality prints.
If you find a photo on Facebook, Instagram or elsewhere, which fascinates you but is not in the webshop, contact me with the link or date posted. I will then check, if that photo can be used for the product you desire and tell you, which result you can expect.
Be inspired—perhaps you’ll discover that special piece of magic, waiting to add something truly unique to your home.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Winner Skyscapes
In September 2020, my photo ‘Painting the sky‘ won the ‘Skyscapes’ category in this years ‘Astronomy Photographer of the Year’ contest from the Royal Museums Greenwich! You can see all winners here.
You can read in my blog about the day I took this photo and see here the Awards Ceremony which was held online.
Aurora Borealis
Below is a link the current solar wind data and to the Aurora Guide “Fox Fires” I wrote.
