When And Where To See The Northern Lights?

Seeing the Northern Lights is not always easy, although it is a natural phenomenon sought after by many travelers. If you are one of those who are thinking of going hunting for this wonderful show, pay attention, we are going to give you very useful information that will help you choose a place and a time.

When to see the Northern Lights

We’d love to be able to give you a date and time, as is the case with eclipses, but this doesn’t work like that with the Northern Lights. However, it is possible to know the dates in which there is more possibility of seeing them.

It is estimated that the appearance of the Northern Lights occurs between the months of October to March. However, it is much easier to see them in the winter months, that is, December, January and February. This happens because, as the sunlight is less, it is much easier to see the impressive colors of the auroras on these dates.

Of course, these dates differ depending on where you are going to try to see the Northern Lights. For example, the countries where this phenomenon occurs are the closest to the North Pole, but while in Finland the nights lengthen and get dark from September to March, in Iceland it happens from August to April.

Everything will depend on your circumstances, on when you can have vacations, but keep in mind that you can choose countries where there are greater possibilities  and thus play with your time, but not with your money.

What are the places to see the Northern Lights

You already know on what dates you have to request your next vacation to go see this impressive natural phenomenon. Now you have to bear in mind that to enjoy the Northern Lights you must stay away from light pollution.

But do not worry, there are hotels that have been adapted for it or you can even go camping, something not highly recommended in winter in cold countries. These are the best places to see the Northern Lights :

Reykjavik, Iceland

It is a very accessible, and also cheaper, place to see the Northern Lights. In addition, their time slot is longer, because as we mentioned earlier, they can occur from August to April. If you book in advance, both flights and hotels will be cheaper.

Ivalo, Finland

Flying to Helsinki does not cost much, but it is in the south of Finland, while the Northern Lights occur in the north. You will either have to take an internal flight, or rent a car. Do the math and see what interests you the most. However, Ivalo is an incredible place, with wooden bridges and viewpoints where you can enjoy this phenomenon.

Kiruna, Sweden

Kiruna, in Sweden, is another place where it is not difficult to see the northern lights. As in the case of Finland, if you fly to the capital you will have to find a way to get to the north of the country, with a rental car or in any other way.

Tromsø, Norway

Here we recommend that you rent a car from minute one. You will enjoy the northern lights, but you can also tour Lapland. And not only that, the fjords are one of the most beautiful natural spectacles, and if you are lucky enough to see the northern lights above them, you will live an unforgettable experience!

Shetland, United Kingdom

Few people know that they can see the Northern Lights in the British Isles. The island of Shetland, in Scotland, is the ideal place for this. It is always cold and the nights are very long, the perfect setting for this much desired natural phenomenon.

You already know when and where you have to go so as not to miss this wonderful painting of nature that has aroused the curiosity of many. If you have the opportunity to see them live, you will find out why. Do you already know where you will go to enjoy this show that seems taken from another planet? Well, let’s prepare our bags and have a good trip!