The best place in finland to see the northern lights is laplandnorthern finland above the arctic circle. Northern lights tours in rovaniemi are famous due to the difficulty to find auroras without local guide. Book a trip north to places like canada, alaska, norway, finland, sweden, greenland or iceland to see them. We were very lucky to see the northern lights in the comfort of the glass igloo outside temperature 11 degree c, the only day out of 6 days in aurora zone if we had headed straight to inari village we would have failed to see any northern lights during our entire trip because it snowed every night in inari when we arrived at the resort at. This is a wonderful time to travel as you can often see the aurora reflected in the as. Personally, i found rovaniemi has way too much light pollution to see the northern lights.
Providing aurora forecasts, news and help on seeing the northern lights wherever you are in the world. Complete guide to northern lights and the most exotic. Travelers hoping to catch the northern lights in the finnish wilderness. Where in the world can you see the northern lights. Mar 20, 2020 in finland, the northern lights, also known as fire foxes, can be seen around 200 nights of the years. The best airbnbs for spotting the northern lights conde.
Finland tours offers a 4 day northern lights tour in november. Jan 23, 2019 at finlands kakslauttanen resort, you dont even need to get out of bed to catch the northern lights. How to see the northern lights in iceland we are travel girls. The best months to see the northern lights in the city are from september to october and from february to march.
Because the september and march equinoxes are peak times for aurora activity, we recommend. View the shimmering aurora borealis and enjoy a onceinalifetime. These tours are dedicated to the phenomena of the aurora borealis. Definitely recommend to book house with private outside jacuzzi. Sep 20, 2018 northern lights, the phenomenal aurora borealis, arent a norwegian thing only. In rovaniemi, lapland, finland, you can witness auroras dancing in the sky through a glass igloos roof or. Located in ranua, lapland northern lights hotel ilveslinna is on a private beach.
Were a family owned company and have a very high success rate with our northern lights tours in finland. Asgard is our original northern lights holiday located in the extreme north of finland offering the absolute best. Northern lights tours with over 50 unique tours to norway, finland, sweden and iceland, our scandinavian travel specialists provide 24 hour service and local support. The nearest airports to the glass igloo hotels are rovaniemi, ivalo and kittila airports. Northern lights tours in rovaniemi, lapland, finland. Glass igloo hotels northern lights holidays finland holiday.
In order to truly appreciate the northern lights in their full. Most tourists will head to finlands northern lapland for the best trips to see the northern lights. There are no exact place with best chances to see it, because it depends only on weather and. Under that title it has been adapted as a 2007 feature film by hollywood and as a companion video game. It may seem like its quite easy to catch a glimpse of the amazing colourful lights. Gaze up through your glassdomed igloo, and youll drift off to sleep as emerald green. No need to move around lapland, looking for different locations. Aurora forecast in rovaniemi prediction and propability. The finland northern lights is a winter adventures tour that takes 4 days taking you through harriniva, finland and other destinations in finland. Most tourists will make their way up to rovaniemi, or kakslauttanen at most. Knopf published the first us edition april 1996, entitled the golden compass. My family and i would like to see the northern lights next winter. Here are tips and five places with the best chances for clear, dark skies. In rovaniemi, lapland, finland, you can witness auroras dancing in the sky through a glass igloos roof or go hunting them with a local guide.
Find the best finland northern lights tours with tourradar. As you might expect from a country thats as far north as finland, there are a lot of great spots where you can see the northern lights. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The best places to see the northern lights travel us news. Where to see the northern lights before winter ends.
Here are the best places to see the northern lights. In order to truly appreciate the northern lights in their full glory, it is recommended to have the following. From canada to iceland, finland, and russia, here are some of the best places to see the aurora borealis. We have a moderate budget but are happy to blow it occasionally for something special. Best places to see the northern lights in lapland, finland. Northern lapland is the best place in finland to see the northern lights. Curious where to see the northern lights before winter ends this year. I feel it provides the perfect combination of gentle daytime activities and northern lights searches, all wonderfully complemented by the quaint and traditional feel of torassieppi.
The northern lights dancing up above is such a powerful and unique natural phenomenon it changes lives down on earth. We are both 60 and do not plan to ski, we would like to stay somewhere where we. Finlands towering forests, picturesque lakes, and magical winters offer a. Seeing the northern lights is the holiday of a lifetime for many yet it doesnt have to break the bank. Finland northern lights by exodus travels bookmundi. We know how important it is for you to see auroras. We wish to see the northern lights and would like some advice of the best place to go to see them, and how to get there. Experience the northern lights in helsinki helsinki blog. Northern lights tours with over 50 unique tours to norway, finland, sweden and iceland, our scandinavian travel specialists provide 24 hour service and local. The remote location means that you are in the prime spot to enjoy the stunning lappish scenery or perhaps even the northern lights as they light up the night sky. These natural displays of green, white and purple light occur most frequently in the polar regions in a 2500 km radius off the.
Finland kuusamo in finland is a great place for northern lights hunting. Set off on a trip to see the northern lights of finland with collette. Dec 11, 2019 seeing the northern lights is the holiday of a lifetime for many yet it doesnt have to break the bank. The lapland area is where folks go to snowshoe, hike or dog sled their way to some of. An island girl from the tropics, it was also my first time in the. Best trips to see the northern lights in 2020 best. Best places, time of the year, guided tours, aurora forecast apps, how to dress. The aurora borealis are visible in rovaniemi from late august until mid april.
A couple of years ago i went on a trip to iceland to see the northern lights. Now well tell you how much a northern lights vacation package costs and how much you would spend if you. Find from below all northern lights tours operating in rovaniemi. Apr 01, 2020 lapland is the best place in finland to see the northern lights. The northern lights are visible approximately 200 nights a year from this region in finland. Being one of the best places to spot the aurorae, finland has even received. So be prepared to take some food, wine, books or pc with films, etc before you check in not to be disappointed during the evening time and.
Jul 10, 2018 the best time of year to see the northern lights in finland. It was a magical experience seeing the northern lights from our igloo bungalow in kakslauttanen resort in lapland, finland. The best places to see the northern lights in russia. Here are a few ways to help ensure you catch aurora borealis in all is glory. The northern lights are visible on roughly 200 nights a year or every other clear night in finnish lapland. There are other factors then location within finland matter to see the aurora. An island girl from the tropics, it was also my first time in the arctic. Autumn is a marvellous time for observing the northern lights and exploring the abundant arctic nature.
Because the september and march equinoxes are peak times for aurora activity, we recommend visiting near those dates september 20 and march 20 each year. Hello we are planning to visit northern europe next january, probably arriving in helsinki and travelling with a eurail pass. Thats why our holidays to finland start in the autumn, when auroral displays reemerge in the darkness after the summers 24 hours of daylight. The best places to see the northern lights travel. The northern lights are visible on roughly 200 nights a. Best trips to see the northern lights in 2020 best northern. Local points of interest include vicarage and parish museum, ranua kyrka, and ranua zoo. Thats why our holidays to finland start in the autumn, when auroral displays reemerge in the. But, some places in lapland are better than others. Northern lights, the phenomenal aurora borealis, arent a norwegian thing only. Read on to learn about the different seasons in finland and your chances of seeing the aurora in each.
When to see the northern lights in rovaniemi, lapland, finland. How to see the northern lights in iceland we are travel. It may seem like its quite easy to catch a glimpse of the amazing colourful lights over your head, but actually hunting the aurora borealis is more a matter of luck. If you happen to be in rovaniemi, definitely book a northern lights tour and head out into the wilderness. View the shimmering aurora borealis and enjoy a onceinalifetime adventure. Best time to see northern lights in finland 2020 when. Aurora holidays chasing the northern lights in utsjoki, lapland. Well give you a moment to pick your jaw up off the floor before we. Dec 07, 2017 it was a magical experience seeing the northern lights from our igloo bungalow in kakslauttanen resort in lapland, finland. And in winter when the sky is clear, its really cold, typically from 15 to 35 c. Feb 25, 2020 curious where to see the northern lights before winter ends this year. The best time of year to see the northern lights in russia is between the midseptember and late march. Kakslauttanen is one of the worlds best places for watching the northern lights.
Best northern lights trips to book now with deals starting. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. On cloudless nights you can try viewing them between 9 pm and 1 am in the morning. In finland, the northern lights, also known as fire foxes, can be seen around 200 nights of the years. Finlands towering forests, picturesque lakes, and magical winters offer a fantastic backdrop to view the aurora. There are no exact place with best chances to see it, because it depends only on weather and cloudiness. Kakslauttanen is one of the worlds best places for watching. View the shimmering aurora borealis and enjoy a once in alifetime adventure. The northern lights are visible approximately 200 nights a year from this region in. Northern part of finland, lapland above the arctic circle, is the main place where roughly 30 glass igloo hotels are located. The more traditional ways to go aurora spotting are snowshoeing, cross. Were lucky to see auroranorthern lights during our visit.
Which country would be the better place to see them, finland or norway. The 9 best places to see the northern lights in russia. This natural light display is sure to take your breath away, and there are many locations. All igloo resorts has similar or equal possibilities to see the northern lights.
We were very lucky to see the northern lights in the comfort of the glass igloo outside temperature 11 degree c, the only day out of 6 days in aurora zone if we had headed straight to inari village we. Being one of the best places to spot the aurorae, finland has even received immigration because of them. The northern lights return to the skies towards the end of august when the nights are drawing in once more. While it would be great to see the northern lights yearround in finland, part of what makes the experience special is that you can only experience it during certain parts of the year. The lapland area is where folks go to snowshoe, hike or dog sled their way to some of the most unreal viewing points to see the colorful display. Below are some tips for becoming a northern lights hunter yourself. Do you want to spot the northern lights in finland. Sep 06, 2017 there is something majestic, ethereal, magical and entirely overwhelming about the incredible dance of neon lights that is the northern lights.
Trips to see the northern lights northern lights in finland. Weve hand picked the best deals around to see the aurora borealis in iceland, finland and. The true story of the man who unlocked the secrets of the aurora borealis by lucy jago oct 29, 2002 4. And while i realize the lights are unpredictable, when would be the best time during winter to catch a glimpse of them. The best places in finland to see the northern lights. The southern edge of lapland lies right at the southern edge of the aurora zone, and the northern border of finland. There are affordable trips to see the northern lights.
The northern region of finland, called lapland, is the best place to see the northern lights. Lapland is the best place in finland to see the northern lights. We are both 60 and do not plan to ski, we would like to stay somewhere where we can see the lights without having to do a tour. If you notice that the night sky is clear and starry, your chances of seeing the northern lights are good. The best places to see the northern lights in finland. At finlands kakslauttanen resort, you dont even need to get out of bed to catch the northern lights.
Kakslauttanen arctic resort hotel, finlandsaariselka. The aurora borealis is one of the most beautiful wonders of the earth. Dec 01, 2019 trips to see the northern lights in finland finland is one of the most popular destinations for northern lights packages and christmas tours. Every person should plan a trip to witness this spectacle at least once in their lifetime. Book lapland northern lights hotel ilveslinna in ranua. Meeting santa claus, staying in an igloo, or seeing the northern lights in lapland are the main attractions. Its one of the best places to see the northern lights while also getting a cozy introduction into sauna culture, a chance to ski nearby on nice, wide slopes, and even a meeting with santa claus a bit further south. Sep 09, 2019 the best places to see the northern lights. Chasing the northern lights kakslauttanen resort, lapland. At finland s kakslauttanen resort, you dont even need to get out of bed to catch the northern lights. The best place in finland to see the northern lights is lapland northern finland above the arctic circle.
Reindeer rides, ice hotels, and whoville trees coated with heavy blankets of fluffy snow characterize the town of yllas, finland. Best places in finland to see the northern lights, seriously. For around 200 days per year, finland witnesses the stunning natural phenomenon known as aurora borealis. Northern lights is the first book of the trilogy, his dark materials 1995 to 2000.
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