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...
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. The state where I grew up. To say I love Alaska is definitely an understatement, and the chance to see the northern lights is just one of many reasons. If you want to see the northern lights (or aurora borealis) in Alaska, you're not alone...
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, I'll detail all of the best places to see the best northern lights in Europe...
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 15 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...
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 6 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Greenland
Some destinations are easy to get visit; you need to hop on a plane, get a passport stamp, and enjoy the culture, history, or food you came to experience. When it comes to destinations where you can see the aurora, even some of those are easier to get to than others. It's relatively easy, for example, to visit Iceland or Norway to see the northern lights. Greenland on the other hand? Not as easy...
The 7 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Sweden This Winter
Beautiful countryside, delicious fika and coffee breaks, and the chance to see the world's best aurora from an ice hotel... Who's in? Canada, Norway, and Iceland may get all the limelight, but Sweden is a great destination for seeing the northern lights – and it's much less crowded during the aurora season since people flock to other countries...
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!...
The 15 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...
