Snow mountain with Aurora borealis
Northern Lights & the Russian Arctic

Murmansk

Chase the aurora above the Kola Peninsula, see the Barents Sea at Teriberka and ride husky sleds through snowy tundra.

Murmansk (MMK)Airport
~2.5 h flightFrom Moscow
3–4 nightsIdeal stay
Sep–MarAurora season
Overview

Why visit Murmansk

Murmansk is the largest city above the Arctic Circle and the gateway to the Kola Peninsula. From autumn to early spring its dark, clear skies make it one of the most accessible places in the world to see the Northern Lights.

Combine aurora hunting with the dramatic coastline of Teriberka on the Barents Sea, husky and reindeer encounters, snowmobile safaris and a visit to the nuclear icebreaker Lenin museum ship.

Best time to visit

For the Northern Lights, travel between late September and March — the darkest months are November to February. In summer (around June) the Midnight Sun shines around the clock.

Green aurora lights in the Arctic night
Popular attractions

Unmissable in Murmansk

Visit them privately with your own guide and chauffeur.

Northern Lights hunting

Night tours with expert guides away from city lights.

Teriberka

Arctic village on the Barents Sea coast.

Icebreaker Lenin

The world’s first nuclear-powered surface ship, now a museum.

Husky & reindeer farms

Meet the animals and ride across the snow.

Snowmobile safaris

Explore the frozen tundra.

Alyosha monument

Views over the Kola Bay.

Hotels

Luxury stays in Murmansk

Five-star city hotels

Historic grand hotels and international luxury brands in the best locations.

Suites & residences

Spacious suites and apartments for families and VIP guests.

Boutique & resorts

Characterful boutique hotels, spa resorts and private villas.

Hotels in Murmansk are booked on request — tell us your dates and we’ll send the best options and rates.

Unique experiencesتجارب فريدة

Arctic adventures you can bookمغامرات قطبية يمكنك حجزها

All experiencesكل الفعاليات
BIGWOOD Ski Day in KirovskBook onlineاحجز أونلاين

BIGWOOD Ski Day in Kirovskتجربة BIGWOOD في كيروفسك

The Khibiny slopes at the BIGWOOD resort.منحدرات خيبيني في منتجع BIGWOOD.

12 433 ₽per person · equipment includedللشخص · شامل المعداتBook nowاحجز الآن
Murmansk City TourPrivate tourجولة خاصة

Murmansk City Tourجولة مدينة مورمانسك

Icebreaker Lenin, Alyosha monument and Arctic panoramasكاسحة الجليد لينين ونصب أليوشا وبانوراما القطب.

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Arctic Coast & Dragon Eggs BeachPrivate tourجولة خاصة

Arctic Coast & Dragon Eggs Beachساحل المحيط وشاطئ بيض التنين

Round boulders on the Barents Seaصخور دائرية على بحر بارنتس.

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Lenin Nuclear IcebreakerPrivate tourجولة خاصة

Lenin Nuclear Icebreakerكاسحة الجليد النووية لينين

Tour the world's first nuclear icebreakerجولة على أول كاسحة جليد نووية في العالم.

Price on requestالسعر عند الطلبRequestاطلب
Kirovsk Snow VillagePrivate tourجولة خاصة

Kirovsk Snow Villageقرية الثلج كيروفسك

Snow and ice sculptures and igloosمنحوتات الثلج والجليد وبيوت الإيغلو.

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Khibiny Mountains TripPrivate tourجولة خاصة

Khibiny Mountains Tripرحلة جبال خيبيني

The Kirovsk ski resort and Arctic snowscapesمنتجع كيروفسك للتزلج ومناظر القطب الثلجية.

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Reindeer sleigh in a snowy forestPrivate tourجولة خاصة

Sami Village & Reindeerقرية السامي وحيوانات الرنة

Indigenous culture, reindeer sleds and tea in a tentثقافة السكان الأصليين وزلاجة الرنة والشاي في الخيمة.

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Arctic Whale WatchingPrivate tourجولة خاصة

Arctic Whale Watchingمشاهدة الحيتان في القطب

A boat trip to see whales (November–January)رحلة بحرية لمشاهدة الحيتان (نوفمبر–يناير).

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Private transfers

Your chauffeur in Murmansk

Meet & greet at the airport or station, hourly chauffeur service and comfortable vehicles for families and groups.

Airport meet & greet
Hourly chauffeur
Family & group vans
Private guides
Gallery

Murmansk in pictures

Northern Lights over snowy mountains
Green aurora lights in the Arctic night
FAQ

Murmansk travel questions

Is seeing the Northern Lights guaranteed?
No one can guarantee the aurora — it depends on weather and solar activity. Staying three or more nights greatly improves your chances, and our guides track forecasts daily.
How cold is it?
Winter temperatures are typically between −10 °C and −20 °C. We can recommend warm clothing and arrange thermal suits for tours.
Request & confirmation

Plan your Murmansk journey

Share your dates and wishes — we reply with a personalised proposal, usually within a few hours.

Request a proposal

Moscow Kremlin at night
Private journeys across Russiaرحلات خاصة في روسيا

Plan your trip with an expertخطط لرحلتك مع خبير

Tell us your dates and wishes — we reply on WhatsApp with a tailor-made proposal, usually within a few hours.أخبرنا بالتاريخ وما تحب، ونرسل لك عرضًا مصممًا لك عبر واتساب خلال ساعات عادةً.

★ Book activities worth 89,000 ₽ and get a private car for a full day, free.احجز فعاليات بقيمة 89,000 ₽ واحصل على سيارة خاصة ليوم كامل مجانًا.