![]() The northern lights are most visible during a window of time every 27 days, which has to do with the sun's proximity to the Earth as it rotates. Since Tromsø is popular for northern lights viewing, you will find lots of tour options that range from boat cruises to dog sledding trips that you can combine with your experience. It helps that during the winter months there is only a few hours of daylight, so the window of total darkness is longer. Tromsø is uniquely situated on the auroral oval, where there are optimal conditions of solar wind and interplanetary magnetic fields that give this location the highest probability for travelers to see the light display. The city of Tromsø is the largest in Norway, so you might not think the light conditions would be optimal for viewing, but it is one of the best locations for seeing the northern lights. Tromso, Norway A beautiful display of the northern lights in Tromsø, Norway Read More: Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in SwedenĢ. There are many tours offered in Abisko because it is so popular for northern lights viewing, so you can book one to make sure you get in the right place at the right time.įor a little something extra for your trip, you can look for package deals that include a stay at an ice hotel or wildlife viewing along with your northern lights experience. You can also take a trip up to the Aurora Sky Station for viewing, as its elevation gives you a clear view of the sky because there is little light pollution. While it is possible to catch a glimpse of the northern lights from outside your hotel or just away from the city, you are better off heading to the Abisko National Park or the nearby Kiruna Mountains, which are two easy bases for viewing. The darkness in the Abisko skies makes it possible to see blends of colors, like green, purple, blue, red, and yellow in a concert of activity overhead. ![]() The viewing opportunities in Abisko run from September to April, but during the narrower window, from October through March, you can catch them almost every night. Besides its prime location on the northern reaches of the earth, the viewing window is longer, giving you more travel options. The town of Abisko, Sweden is one of the best places in the world to view the northern lights. Abisko, Sweden Northern lights in Abisko, Sweden
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