By / MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department compiled and reported
If you could create a personal dream list for life, detailing all the things you must do and sights you must see, what would be on it? While everyone’s dreams vary, seeing the aurora is definitely going to be on most people's lists. The aurora, dancing across the sky like a fairy’s ribbon, is both stunning and magical. Below, we’ve compiled several of the best places to chase the aurora — if you get the chance, you must come and see it for yourself!
● Finland
Finland has many great spots to view the aurora, including Ivalo, Utqiagvik, Luosto, and others that are famous for it. Among these, Hotel Aurora in Luosto, northern Finland, is especially recommended. Whenever the aurora appears, the hotel thoughtfully issues an “aurora alert,” ensuring you’ll never miss the moment it lights up the sky.
Finland. (Image source / huffingtonpost)
● Sweden
The most famous place to see the aurora in Sweden is in Abisko. It is said to have the clearest skies in the Scandinavian Peninsula. When the long winter nights arrive, it’s the perfect time to view the aurora. The 43-kilometer-long Torneträsk Lake also creates the renowned “Blue Hole of Abisko,” where the sky remains clear and bright regardless of the surrounding weather, making it an ideal aurora-watching spot.
Sweden. (Image source / huffingtonpost)
● Iceland
Aside from the capital, Reykjavik, most areas of Iceland offer opportunities to see the aurora. One of the best places to view it is Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can witness the stunning rift valley landscape.
Iceland. (Image source / huffingtonpost)
● Denmark
All the islands within Denmark’s Faroe Islands are great places to see the aurora. The Faroe Islands are known for their seabirds and Viking legends. Whenever the weather shifts, there’s a good chance you’ll catch a glimpse of the aurora.
Denmark. (Image source / huffingtonpost)
● Russia
In northern Russia, there are many chances to see the aurora, with popular viewing spots including Siberia, the Kola Peninsula, and Murmansk.
Russia. (Image source / huffingtonpost)
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