Destinations
Where to actually see it
Visibility is mostly about latitude and luck with the sky. These spots sit right under the auroral oval, so they need only modest activity — and most have the dark, dry winters that make the difference.
Northern lights · aurora borealis
Aurora borealisKp 1+Tromsø
NorwayThe capital of the Arctic aurora
Aurora borealisKp 1+Abisko
SwedenA microclimate built for clear skies
Aurora borealisKp 1+Reykjavík
IcelandAurora and waterfalls in one trip
Aurora borealisKp 2+Rovaniemi
FinlandGlass igloos at the Arctic Circle
Aurora borealisKp 1+Fairbanks
USA (Alaska)North America's aurora capital
Aurora borealisKp 1+Yellowknife
CanadaStatistically the best in Canada
Aurora borealisKp 1+Ilulissat
GreenlandIcebergs beneath the lights
Southern lights · aurora australis
Aurora destinations at a glance
Every spot sits under (or beneath) the auroral oval. Tap a pin to open its guide.
Compare two bases head-to-head
Torn between two? See them side by side — visible nights, clear-sky odds and how to get there.
Plan the trip
Tours, stays and wheels
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Aurora chasing tours
Guided minibus & boat tours worldwide that drive you to the clearest, darkest skies on the night.
from ~€65 pp
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Glass igloos & aurora cabins
Heated glass-roof rooms across Lapland, Iceland and the Arctic — watch the lights from bed.
from ~€180 / night
Find stays - Discover Cars
Rent a car to chase clear skies
Self-drive away from town glow to the dark-sky spots. Compare every local supplier in one place.
from ~€40 / day
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Cover the trip
Aurora trips are remote, cold and weather-dependent — travel medical cover from a few dollars a day.
from ~$1.50 / day
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