The 9 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Russia
Want to see the aurora in Russia? Here are tips on when and where you can find the best places to see the northern lights in Russia.
The 17 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Iceland This Winter
If you’ve never seen the northern lights before, Iceland is a great, accessible destination for your first experience. If you have seen the northern lights before but not in Iceland, there’s no place quite like it. In short, everyone will enjoy seeing the northern lights in Iceland, which might be why it’s one of the best places on the planet for seeing the aurora! Iceland is home to fascinating geologic formations, welcoming locals (as long as you are a respectful visitor), and stunning natural experiences. The aurora borealis or northern lights are near the top of the list of what draws people to visit Iceland, and you’re not alone in wanting to…
The 17 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Norway This Winter
When you think of where you can see the northern lights, where do you picture yourself? For most people, the answer is Norway! The first major northern lights destination in the world, Norway has warmly welcomed visitors in the cold winter months with the promise of seeing the aurora. If you’re considering or planning a trip to Norway to see the northern lights, you’ve come to the right place. There are lots of resources out there (Norway is still a popular place to see the aurora!), but we’ve distilled it all down to give you exactly what you need, and no extra fluff. Read on to learn about when you can…
The 13 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Finland This Winter
Among Scandinavian countries, Finland is often overlooked. People love Denmark with its delicious food, Sweden with its striking design, and Norway is one of the world’s top aurora destinations. Meanwhile, Finland is easily just as good (or maybe better) when it comes to seeing the northern lights – plus you can enjoy dog sledding, sauna breaks, and delicious Finnish pastries when you’re not out looking for the aurora borealis!c If you’ve decided to go a bit off the beaten path in trying to see the northern lights, Finland might be the perfect destination for you. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the northern lights in Finland,…
The 21 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Alaska This Winter
Alaska: The 49th State. The Last Frontier. The Land of the Midnight Sun. The Best Place in the United States to see the Northern Lights. If you want to see the northern lights (or aurora borealis) in Alaska, you’re not alone. Seeing the northern lights is one of the top reasons people travel to Alaska during the cold winter months, and it’s totally worth it. While Alaska is certainly not close to the rest of the U.S., this works out in its favor: it’s far enough north and sparsely populated so that you can have amazing aurora viewing opportunities, even near major cities. If you want to see the aurora…
The 8 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Sweden This Winter
Sweden is a great, less-crowded destination to see the aurora. Here's everything you need to know about the northern lights in Sweden.
The 21 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Europe This Winter
If the northern lights are on your bucket list, you’re not alone. This unique astronomical event is unforgettable – and luckily there are lots of places to see it around the world. Europe is one of the best places to try and see the aurora borealis. In this post, we’re detailing all of the best places to see the best northern lights in Europe. The northern lights or aurora borealis are caused by the interaction of particles from the sun interacting with those in earth’s atmosphere. The phenomenon occurs year-round. However, the northern lights are only visible under dark sky conditions during the winter months of the year in the…
The 12 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in the USA This Winter
Did you see the news? The aurora will be visible across the northern parts of the globe! If you’re living in the northern part of the U.S. and want to see the northern lights in the USA, it’s totally possible. You just have to plan ahead to get to an ideal viewing spot. Native peoples across the northern part of what is now the United States had myths and legends to explain the aurora. For example, the Mandan tribe of North Dakota thought the northern lights were the fires of great medicine men. On the other hand, the Makah Indians of Washington believed the lights were fires boiling a pot…
The 14 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Ireland This Winter
With a basic sense of geography, it might seem easy to guess where the northern lights are visible. Places like Sweden, Greenland, and Alaska all make a ton of sense. But did you know that you can also see the northern lights in Ireland? It’s true! Ireland doesn’t have as many nights of aurora activity as other northern countries, but under the right atmospheric and weather conditions you can definitely see it. If you heard that the northern lights are going to be visible over Ireland soon and want to know where to go, this post will help you. You’ll learn about the science behind the aurora, when and where…
The 12 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Scotland This Winter
When thinking about Scotland, country of history and mystery, what first comes to mind are castles, wild mountains, lochs, and bagpipes – but perhaps not necessarily that it’s one of the best places to see the northern lights. The aurora is called the Mirrie Dancers in Scotland. The northern lights are created by electrically charged particles of the sun interacting with the atmosphere of the earth and creating an awe-inspiring spectacle of color and movement. The colors are caused by the type of gas particles emanating from the sun and the atoms they encounter as they hit the earth’s atmosphere. Given that the north of Scotland is at the same…
