Who has never dreamed of seeing the Northern Lights? This natural phenomenon of the northern hemisphere is called the aurora australis in the southern hemisphere. These dazzling scenes of nature occur, for the most part, in areas close to the magnetic poles. Many peoples and different cultures have linked legends to the fascinating polar aurora. If you’ve never seen one, it’s time to put it on your to-do list in 2021! The Bobee Spot app aims to help you unusually discover the world. That’s why we have listed for you the 10 best spots on the planet to see the Northern Lights.
1 – Norway, a Scandinavian country rich in spots
Norway, ideally located, appears as one of the best spots to admire the Northern Lights. Its landscapes offer many opportunities to be amazed by the beauty of nature. In the north of the country, travelers and locals alike can contemplate the beautiful green clouds in the starry sky from the North Cape to the Lofoten Islands. The city of Tromso is also famous for its nature tours. Svalbard, Lake Prestvannet, and the island of Sommaroy are also perfect spots to witness the Northern Lights.
2 – Finnish Lapland, Santa Claus’ spot
Do you want to travel Europe and see the Northern Lights? No doubt that Finnish Lapland must appear in your top destinations! The captivating view of the green trails is majestic there. North of the Arctic Circle, the small town of Ivalo will delight you with its wild and enchanting landscapes. Finnish Lapland is an ideal trip in winter: daylight is scarce, but there are many activities to do and the northern lights to see.
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3 – Greenland, an ideal spot to see the Northern Lights
The second-largest island in the world is also a unique place to contemplate the sky’s beauty at nightfall. It is particularly in autumn that the most majestic Northern lights occur. Observation spots are located in Nuuk, Kangerlussuaq, or Tasiilaq. Greenland will captivate you and offer you many chances to witness the Northern Lights.
4 – Canada, discovering exceptional landscapes
Canadians are extremely lucky to enjoy a beautiful country with an unrivaled wilderness. The best spots to see the Northern Lights are located in the northwest of the Canadian territory. Whitehorse but also Yellowknife are perfect places to admire the sky. It is possible to sleep in various unusual accommodations (wooden cabins, tepees) to enjoy the show. Wood Buffalo National Park is also a must for all explorers who would like to discover the beauty of Northern Lights.
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5 – Sweden, a sumptuous natural setting
It is in northwestern Sweden, in Swedish Lapland, that the largest number of aurora borealis occurs. In this arctic region, the Abisko National Park is an incredible natural setting and a dream spot for aurora lovers. By taking the chairlift at the Aurora Sky Station, you will get to the best place to admire them. In the north of the country, the town of Kiruna will also allow you to go on crazy expeditions in search of the most beautiful sky full of auroras.
6 – Scotland, the little-known paradise of the polar aurora
Scotland is little known for its Northern Lights, and yet it has enough to challenge the spots we talked about previously! If we had to make a ranking, it would surely be just behind the Scandinavian countries. The Scots call these green shades in the sky: “Mirrie Dancers.” Among the best spots in Scotland, we find the Isle of Skye. The sky is so clear that it is an idyllic place to see the Northern Lights. Shetland, Orkney, and Caithness are also known areas to admire the “Mirrie Dancers.”
Other Scottish spots allow contemplating the sky like the Moray coast, the villages of Nairn and Portknockie. Finally, Northern Lights hunters will have to go to the Cairngorms and the islands of Lewis and Harris.
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7 – Iceland, a spot out of the ordinary
The ideal spot to admire the Northern Lights in Iceland is located on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, at the top of a mountain called Kirkjufell. It culminates at 463 meters and makes the happiness of many photographers. From the capital Reykjavik, you will also have access to several incredible spots to contemplate the sky. Game of Thrones fans will surely recognize some places of shooting!
8 – Alaska, a perfect sky to see the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights dance in the skies of the United States and especially Alaska for almost two hundred days a year! The best hunters know that you have to go to Denali National Park to observe them perfectly thanks to the absence of light pollution. The cities of Fairbanks and Nome are also popular spots for aurora lovers. The spectacle is strikingly beautiful.
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9 – Russia, the spot for the most adventurous
Russia requires more courage to venture into remote but so grandiose corners! In the Tundra, a first spot awaits you, that of Murmansk. This city is located above the polar circle. Then, the city of Salekhard is the only one in the world to be positioned on the circle and is a point of observation of the incredible Northern Lights. The last spot is really made for the most courageous, it is the polar archipelago of Novaya Zemlia.
No matter the country from which you see the Northern Lights, it will take days for your eyes to recover from such beauty. It is a unique, unusual, and magnificent display that will be offered to you. The best time to see them is from September to March. You will have to wait between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. to be able to see them. The darker the place, without clouds, without a full moon, and with a clear horizon, the more dazzling the ballet of the polar aurora is. To have access to other unusual activities, do not hesitate to download Bobee Spot! Going off the beaten track is the specialty of the Spotters who share their discoveries with the community.