Find the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights
Plan your northern lights trip with expert travel advice, real-time aurora forecasts and destination guides. Whether you’re chasing the aurora borealis across Scandinavia, Iceland or the Canadian wilderness, we’ll help you find the best time and place to witness one of nature’s most spectacular displays.
Dramatic landscapes with pristine dark skies, an exceptional place to witness the northern lights with a truly unique setting.
Tórshavn
Enjoy stunning aurora displays from cozy glass igloos or snowy forests in the magical northern wilderness.
Inari
•Levi
•Luosto
•Rovaniemi
The remote wilderness and minimal light pollution offer a breathtaking, serene setting to witness the northern lights in their purest form.
Ilulissat
•Kangerlussuaq
•Nuuk
•Qaqortoq
Breathtaking landscapes and long winter nights provide a spectacular backdrop for witnessing the aurora in a truly unforgettable setting.
Akureyri
•Reykjavík
•Vík
Stunning fjords and snowy peaks provide a breathtaking backdrop to the northern lights in one of the best locations to witness this natural spectacle.
Alta
•Bodø
•Lofoten
•Tromsø
A remote location and dark skies offer opportunities to witness the northern lights over rugged coastlines and peaceful seascapes.
Lerwick
Polar nights in the high arctic offer exceptional chances to witness the northern lights dancing across pristine, icy landscapes.
Longyearbyen
Clear winter nights and pristine wilderness create an ideal place to experience the aurora in a magical Arctic setting.
Abisko
•Björkliden
•Kiruna
Alaska’s vast wilderness and clear, dark skies create perfect conditions for experiencing the northern lights in a breathtaking natural setting.
Anchorage
•Fairbanks
•Healy