The arctic aurora – the fights of the sky giants, throwing enormous javelins, or elements thrown from the Sun and deflected by the magnetic field of the Earth… whatever explanations would the scientists of different times give to this phenomenon, there are few people who can resist and not admire the fantastic phenomenon of nature. Huge arks and lines of shimmering colorful fires cover the sky. Waving curtains from violet-white to orange-red colors appear on the height of a hundred kilometers, the shaft-bows and arcs on the height of 65-100 kilometers. Whatever the researchers say about them, the Aurora Borealis always attract many tourists with their beauty and mystic, who appeared in the northern,(or the southernmost) regions on the globe.
And though the arctic aurora can be met even on the Hindustan peninsula, on the northern hemisphere they are most often seen in the region, drawn by a circle, crossing Alaska, Big Bear Lake, Hudson Bay, the southern part of Greenland and Island, the north of Norway and Siberia. The more northerly the tourist goes in his travel, the more chances he has to watch the unique phenomenon of nature. The readers of the Guardian newspaper recommend places where it is possible to admire the arctic aurora. Maybe, it is worth making use of their experience?
Norway, Tromsø
A tour to Tromsø, in Norway is an inexpensive pleasure, but it is worth every penny spent. A small group, consisting of 6-8 tourists, is taken by a mini-bus to watch the sky act. Moreover, usually the tourist companies have only one lodge where the tourists have to wait until the clouds clear away. That is why it is important to choose the company, which will take the clients to the place where the arctic aurora will really be seen. And already there they will be able to take out the stands, place the photo cameras, and shoot as much as they need.
Spitsbergen, Norway
There is a fabulously beautiful area in Spitsbergen, and the geographical longitude allows feeling all the charms of the polar night with the amazing by their brightness auroras.
Cruises at the shores of Norway
The cruises along the shores of this country allow watching with comfort the life of the arctic regions and fascinate with the white silence of the islands, the sea is dotted with, and the bright arctic aurora, which color the sky.
Great Lakes in Ontario, Canada
It is only an hour’s trip from Upper Lake by snow vehicle, and deep-frozen travelers will be able to admire the sky northern lights as much as they want. Among the drawbacks are the great number of flights, including the flights by local air companies and also terrible cold. But, certainly, you may count on sauna and beer after the excursion.
Island
The financial crisis greatly reduced the prices for hotels and restaurants in Reykjavik, so that those who cannot afford expensive rest, the voyage to this country will be more attractive than the trip to Norwegian Tromsø. And the city itself is livelier, which will be pleasant for those tourists who are interested besides the northern lights in the night life of trans-polar. But it is bad to watch the lights in the city – the street lights are an obstacle. It is better to go out of the city, irradiated with artificial lights.
Kiruna, Sweden
It is one of the places in the north of Sweden, where many tourists managed to watch the bright northern lights. Though the sky here is far from being the clearest in the world, it is sometimes said in the tourist prospects. Again , in order to watch and especially to take photos of the northern lights without any obstacles, it is better to go out of the city, where the street lights will not compete with the sky.
Northern Finland, Utsjoki, Ivalo
In the northern part of Finland the level of air pollution is low, and in such places far away from the big world like Utsjoki, or Ivalo, the northern lights can be watched up to 200 times a year. And not far from Helsinki they appear much rarely.
Hi..
Have been googled for a while on “where and when can I watch aurora?” Have not find a satisfied answer so far.
Wonder if you could help me.
If you think you can, I’m thinking of leaving as soon as possible, as of “now”?” Just let me know where can I watch it, not too many people. And I will try my best to make it happen. … pasta
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Hey Pasta , I really can understand you 😉 It’s my dream to admire this beauty too
I’ve googled it too and seems that this company have good tours
auroraborealisyukon.com , check them and let us know too as others might be interested too . Best places to see Aurora is Either Canada or Norway
Wish you Luck my friend
Ive seen them in northern Sweden (Abisko) and northern Finland (Saariselka, near Ivalo-listed above).
Is not cheap, when if you come from southern Europe, but is worth the effort. Really really worth because its something that youll never forget and will amaze you. In some days the cloded, overcast sky maight not let it bee seen, but if you be there for a weak you might have good chances. In Abisko it could be seen nearly everyday!