Aurora Borealis in Sweden
The Aurora Borealis, better known as the Northern Lights, is a natural phenomenon that occurs when solar particles interact with the atmosphere in the Earth's magnetic field. This releases energy, creating peculiar luminous green streaks across the sky that can be complemented by large expanses full of beautiful pillars of light and even moving shapes. Due to minimal light pollution, the northern lights are visible as many as 200 nights a year in Swedish Lapland, the area bordering Finland and Norway.
Best time and place
The best time to see the northern lights is from early September to late March. Led by local guides, you can hunt during the clear winter nights; they know the best locations and conditions to see the light. One of the best places in the world to spot the northern lights is the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko National Park. Experience the northern lights, for example, from your cabin on stilts in the Artic Bath or from the remote Brändön Lodge near Luleå. Combine this natural spectacle with a once-in-a-lifetime experience; an overnight stay on a bed of ice surrounded by ice sculptures in the Icehotel built entirely of natural ice Make your own ice sculpture, go on a husky safari, experience a snowmobile ride and visit a reindeer farm during the day where you will immerse yourself in the impressive Sami culture.
