A truly special vacation experience
Look up – the Northern Lights are waiting 🌌
A dark, starry sky, crisp evening air – and suddenly, a green glow begins to dance across the sky. Seeing the Northern Lights is something truly special, and perhaps one of those vacation moments you’ll remember just a little more vividly. 🤩
Dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights? Then it’s time to head north. At our destinations, especially in northern Sweden – as well as in Norway – you’ll be close to nature and surrounded by dark evenings. Wrap up warm, step outside your cabin or motorhome and look up. Here, we’ll guide you to our favourite places for seeing the Northern Lights and share tips to help you increase your chances of catching the evening’s best show.
Ready to chase the Northern Lights? 🔭
The Northern Lights can never be booked in advance – but a few simple tips can improve your chances of seeing them. Here’s our top checklist:
Choose the right season
Autumn, winter and early spring bring the dark hours you need to experience the magical Northern Lights dancing across the night sky.
Get away from the lights
Find a dark spot with as little artificial light around you as possible. This will give you the best conditions for seeing the Northern Lights.
Northern Lights forecast
A quick look at the Northern Lights forecast before heading outside can give you an idea of your chances for the evening. Check the forecast here!
Don’t forget your camera
Your camera can capture colours and details that aren’t always visible to the naked eye. Turn off the flash and use a long exposure when photographing.
Get a front-row seat to the Northern Lights ✨
Head north to northern Sweden, where dark evenings, wide-open landscapes and a northern climate create great opportunities to watch the Northern Lights dance across the sky. Here are three destinations we especially recommend.
Ansia – Lycksele
Northern Lights by the Ume River
Stay surrounded by the nature of northern Sweden, with the Ume River close by. When darkness falls, simply wrap up warm and turn your eyes to the sky. You might just see the Northern Lights dancing above you.
On Sweden’s northern coast, wide-open skies and great opportunities for seeing the Northern Lights await. On a clear evening, the sky can put on an incredible show right above the campsite.
The magical colours of the Northern Lights
Did you know…? ✨
The Northern Lights can be so much more than green. When conditions are just right, the sky can also glow pink, purple and red. And sometimes your phone camera can capture colours that are harder to see with the naked eye.
No two displays of the Northern Lights are ever exactly the same – their colour, shape and intensity can change from one moment to the next. So if you see them, enjoy the moment!
More places where you might see the Northern Lights
You don’t always have to travel all the way to the far north of Sweden. On clear, dark evenings, and with a little luck, the Northern Lights can also appear further south – as well as at our destinations in Norway. Here are a few more places where it’s worth looking up.
Nydala – Umeå
With Lake Nydala and nature right on your doorstep, there are plenty of opportunities for walks, outdoor adventures and wonderful days in the fresh air.
Frösön – Östersund
Lake Storsjön, mountain views and the beautiful landscapes of Jämtland set the scene. Perfect if you want to combine stunning surroundings with the chance to see the Northern Lights.
Fläsian – Sundsvall
Stay right by the sea, surrounded by forests and coastal scenery. Take a walk along the water, enjoy the surroundings – and remember to look up when darkness falls.
Moraparken – Dalarna
With the Österdal River close by, nature is never far away. Head out on scenic hikes and excursions, discover the beautiful surroundings of Dalarna.
Enåbadet – Rättvik
Lake Siljan, forests and beautiful views make Rättvik a true favourite for nature lovers. Perfect for excursions, walks and wonderful days outdoors.
Beitostølen – Valdres
Norwegian mountains, spectacular views and nature right outside your door await. An ideal destination if you want to combine a mountain vacation with a Northern Lights adventure.
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