Where can Northern Lights best be seen?


Where can Northern Lights best be seen?

What are the best places to see the Northern Lights?
  • Tromso, Norway. Based in the heart of the aurora zone in the Norwegian Arctic, the city is widely regarded as one of the world's best places to see the Northern Lights. ...
  • Swedish Lapland. ...
  • Reykjavik, Iceland. ...
  • Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. ...
  • Ilulissat, Greenland. ...
  • Svalbard, Norway.


Are Northern Lights visible in Reykjavik?

Even if you're only visiting the capital, you still have a chance to see the northern lights in Reykjavik. The best way to see the northern lights in Reykjavik is the same as how to see the northern lights anywhere else in Iceland. You need to find the darkest place possible and wait until your eyes have adjusted.


Which is the cheapest country to see Northern Lights?

Finland (part of the euro) is the cheapest of those options. The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is the furthest north you can go on a commercial flight; during its winter months of 24-hour polar night, northern lights viewings are possible around the clock.


Do the northern lights happen every night?

Fortunately, they occur frequently. The northern lights are happening 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, said photographer Chad Blakely, owner of the northern lights tour company Lights Over Lapland. But that doesn't mean they're easy to spot; you need to be at the right place at the right time.


Which is the best place to see Northern Lights?

What are the best places to see the Northern Lights?
  1. Tromso, Norway. Based in the heart of the aurora zone in the Norwegian Arctic, the city is widely regarded as one of the world's best places to see the Northern Lights. ...
  2. Swedish Lapland. ...
  3. Reykjavik, Iceland. ...
  4. Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. ...
  5. Ilulissat, Greenland. ...
  6. Svalbard, Norway.


Is Norway or Iceland better for northern lights?

Norway is often ranked as the best destination to see the Northern Lights; and so it is only appropriate that we begin this list with the Aurora Borealis capital that is Tromsø. The gateway to the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is a whimsical city surrounded by the white peaks of Northern Norway.


Is it guaranteed to see northern lights in Iceland?

While you're never guaranteed to see the northern lights in Iceland, a little planning and forethought can pay off. Read on to discover the best time of year to visit, the most scenic places to go, unique tour options and more.