The Northern Lights, or Northern Lights, can be seen rotating in the Earth’s atmosphere as charged particles fall from the Sun onto our magnetic field. If you are lucky, you will be able to see this colorful night show in the polar latitudes on dark moonless nights or waltz across the sky in the reserves of the Northern lights during the equinox season.
We have the best seats at the heavenly party – from a feather bed in a glass Scandinavian igloo to the foot of a wigwam in northern Canada:
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Probably one of the best places in the world to observe the Northern Lights is right here in Canada. In Yellowknife is the village of Aurora, a small resort at the foot of the Ingrahim Trail, a trail known for its view of the Northern Lights. The village of Aurora belongs entirely to the Aborigines and is rich in heritage, culture and traditions of the Dene and Mestizo people, who call Great Slave Lake their home. The village is protected from the subarctic winds by a dense Canadian forest, and at the end of the hike there are wigwams and places for a campfire.
Lapland, Finland
Although most tourists usually go to Rovaniemi to admire the Northern Lights, visibility is often limited due to light pollution of the city. We suggest going further north to Kakslauttanen, a small resort village located deep in the boreal forests of Finland. Book a glass igloo in the Arctic resort of Kakslauttanen to admire the night sky from your bed, and while you’re there, don’t forget to spend some time sweating in their electric sauna — a necessary Finnish experience.
Grotta Island Lighthouse, Iceland
Grotta, located just a few kilometers west of the city center, is a northern grizzly nature reserve located deep in a pocket of the North Atlantic coast. Unsurprisingly, Grotta is Iceland’s favorite place to observe the Northern lights. It is great for both sea lovers and star lovers. When the cosmic atmosphere settles down and you are ready to pack your bags, you can return to Reykjavik within an hour to get acquainted with the nightlife, because the early night in Reykjavik usually starts around 1 am!
Tromso, Norway
Tromso, famous for its centuries-old wooden houses and the Arctic Cathedral, is a city with a rich history. Located on a small historical island 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, there are very few nights when the Northern Lights are not visible. Despite the fact that you can often be seen from the city, it is best to take the cable car to the nearby Storsteinen mountain. From here you can see one of the most photographed panoramas of Norway.
Fairbanks, Alaska
Filled with log cabins and a cozy rustic atmosphere — think decorative deer antlers and wooden signs painted yellow — Fairbanks is a typical northern city. To see the Northern Lights, head east to the North Pole and take a walk along one of the many winter trails along Lake Chena. (Just don’t forget to bring a headlamp!)