Seven Of The Best Places To See Aurora Borealis
Wanderlust Travel Magazine|January/February 2021
Do you want to increase your chances of striking gold - or at least glowing green – when it comes to the northern lights? Here are the places that should be top of your list...
Seven Of The Best Places To See Aurora Borealis

DID YOU KNOW?

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, are best seen on a clear night from September to April. Green lights are most common, but if you’re fortunate, you will also see swirls of pink, red and purple.

TOP TIP

Avoid planning a trip around a full moon, as the light makes it harder to see aurora borealis. You can also boost your chances of seeing the lights by visiting these seven destinations…

1 ABISKO, SWEDEN

Abisko National Park is 195km north of the Arctic Circle, and it’s the country’s driest spot. The cloud-free conditions make it the best place in Sweden to gaze at the northern lights. Some even consider it to be the best place in the world to see this natural phenomenon. Watch the lights from the park’s Aurora Sky Station, which has a terrace, lookout tower and indoor exhibition. During the day, strap on skis and tackle Abisko’s cross-country trails, or go downhill skiing and snowboarding off-piste. Alternatively, let a husky musher guide you through the wilderness, or try your hand at running your own team of dogs. Stay at the Ice Hotel, where you can snuggle up in a suite made entirely from hand-carved ice. auroraskystation.se; icehotel.com

2 ROVANIEMI, FINLAND

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