Sweden
Sweden’s far north, especially Swedish Lapland, is a mesmerizing destination for aurora seekers. The region’s long, clear winter nights are ideal for watching the northern lights shimmer across the Arctic sky. Guests can experience the spectacle from wilderness lodges, traditional Sami tents, or while gliding through snowy forests on a dog sled. Sweden also offers insights into Sami culture and a variety of winter activities, from snowmobiling to ice fishing, making every visit to see the aurora both magical and full of adventure.
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Abisko
68°21'1"N, 18°49'50"E
Aurora probability in Abisko: 1%
Abisko, known as the 'Aurora Capital of the World,' offers exceptional northern lights viewing from late September to early April, with peak visibility in February and March, thanks to its clear skies and low light pollution.
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Björkliden
68°24'23"N, 18°41'3"E
Aurora probability in Björkliden: 1%
Björkliden, located in Swedish Lapland, is an ideal destination for viewing the Northern Lights from late September to early April, with peak visibility in February and March due to its remote location and minimal light pollution.
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Kiruna
67°51'20"N, 20°13'31"E
Aurora probability in Kiruna: 1%
Kiruna, located in Swedish Lapland, is a prime destination for viewing the Northern Lights from late September to early April, with peak visibility in February and March.
Book an amazing adventure in Sweden
Explore this selection of tours and activities to make the most of your visit to Sweden.
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Polar Sunrise Eco Experience (10:00-13:00- driving the sled)
5.0 (14)
3 hours From £241.10
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our dog sledding tours offer a perfect blend of excitement and tranquility as you glide through the pristine Arctic landscape. Guests rave about the professionalism of our guides, who not only ensure safety but also share fascinating insights about the region and its traditions. Interact with our team of well-cared-for, eager sled dogs—often described as the heart and soul of the experience. Reviewers frequently highlight the seamless logistics, personal touch, and breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re chasing the northern lights or soaking in a polar sunrise, our tours provide once-in-a-lifetime memories for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Experience why so many travelers call their time with us “life-changing”!
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Full-Day Reindeer Tour with Pickup in Kiruna
4.8 (86)
7 hours From £228.43
Here at the heart of Sápmi you can become a reindeer herder for a day. You can ride a reindeer sleigh alone in the winter landscape, feed the reindeer and eat delicious food. You are invited to be a part of the real life of the Sámi people. A professional reindeer herder will introduce you to his reindeer herd in his native environment. We are a reindeer herding family in Swedish lapland. We live and operate in the northern Sweden, middle of the Torneträsk-Soppero primeval forest which is located north of Kiruna city. We are an indigenous people in Europe and the Nordic countries. The area that has historically been inhabited by our ancestors for generations is called Sápmi and includes northern part of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. Our goal for you is to have a genuine experience with us, in our everyday life.
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Aurora Borealis Dogsled Tour
5.0 (4)
3 hours From £308.53
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Aurora Borealis Dogsled Tour. Our dog sledding tours offer a perfect blend of excitement and tranquility as you glide through the pristine Arctic landscape. Guests rave about the professionalism of our guides, who not only ensure safety but also share fascinating insights about the region and its traditions. Interact with our team of well-cared-for, eager sled dogs—often described as the heart and soul of the experience. Reviewers frequently highlight the seamless logistics, personal touch, and breathtaking scenery. Whether you’re chasing the northern lights or soaking in a polar sunrise, our tours provide once-in-a-lifetime memories for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike. Experience why so many travelers call their time with us “life-changing”!
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Private Transfer Kiruna - Abisko/Bjorkliden or Abisko/Bjorkliden - Kiruna
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1 hour 30 minutes From £188.43
Your English & Swedish speaking driver will meet You in Kiruna Airport holding a sign with Your name written on it. It takes around 1.5 hr spectacular drive to reach Abisko. Drop off includes Abisko & Bjorkliden Area properties. If You need a departure transfer then Your driver will meet You at the lobby of Your hotel and drop You to the airport. You can also order a transfer if You're moving from Kiruna area to Abisko area during Your Swedish Lapland stay.
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Guided Northern Lights Tour at Kiruna
3.6 (28)
4 hours From £142.21
Kiruna is located in an ideal position in Lapland to view the northern lights. During winter we have long dark nights and even 6 weeks without a sunrise! The first step to chasing the aurora is to get away from the city light pollution and that's exactly what we do on this tour. Our skilled guides will study the aurora and weather forecast to find the best locations based on their prior knowledge of the area, and then off we go! In our minivan, we will drive up to 125km away from the city if necessary to chase the aurora out in the arctic wilderness. There are many different locations we can visit depending on the forecast, one of which is the beautiful Abisko National Park area. Of course, it is up to mother nature where the chase will take us, but our guides will do their best to help you search for this incredible natural phenomenon
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Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer
5.0 (816)
4 - 6 hours From £162.89
After we pick you up from your hotel in Kiruna, we will start to chase the northern lights that depends on each night according to the weather conditions. We can drive to Abisko, Kiruna’s boreal forest or wherever we can find clear sky to see Aurora Borealis. Lights of Vikings have a really high success rate in finding clear sky which is one of the most important criteria to see the Northern Lights. Our concept is famous for driving long distances if necessary! Wherever we go during the tour, we will tell you many stories about the northern lights and Vikings. After finding clear sky, we’ll admire the northern lights and we will take pictures which we’ll send to you within 3 days after the tour. If you bring your own camera, we will help you set it up to get the best shots. As the northern lights dance in the sky we will serve hot drinks and make a camp fire for you to keep warm. After the northern lights tour, we will drive you back to Kiruna.
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