Can you see Northern Lights in Helsinki?
Can you see Northern Lights in Helsinki? Very rarely! It might happen once or twice a year but generally they will be hard to see and faint. With the amount of light pollution in Helsinki and its southerly location, it is very unusual to see them.
Is Finland or Sweden better for Northern Lights?
Some of the best places for you to see the aurora borealis in Lapland are Rovaniemi and Kemi (Finland), and Abisko National Park near Kiruna (Sweden). If you visit the Aurora Sky Station, you'll get to enjoy a gourmet meal and northern lights exhibition before embarking on a guided tour.