The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, is a magical natural phenomenon in shades of green, blue and sometimes red that normally only occurs at the highest point of the Northern Hemisphere. Sometimes, in rare cases, it is so strong that it can even be seen in the Netherlands.
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Rugged Alaska is sparsely populated and therefore has little light pollution, making the far north, the Arctic regions, a perfect location to see the Northern Lights. Fairbanks, located about 150 miles south of the Arctic Circle, and the pristine Denali National Park offer the best chance to see the Northern Lights.
Best time to travel: from mid-August to the end of April.
The Northern Lights are regularly spotted in much of Northern Canada, but the best places to see them are in the very remote Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Best time to travel: from late August to mid-April.
Due to minimal light pollution, the Northern Lights are visible in Finnish Lapland, the area bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia, for as many as 200 nights a year.
What else can you experience: Experience the Northern Lights from your luxury tent in Aurora Glamping or in a glass Aurora Cabin from Northern Lights Village Saariselka or Levi, visit Santa Claus with your children in Rovaniemie or go on a husky safari or snowmobile tour.
Best time to travel: from early September to late March.
Travel from Reykjavik through Iceland's diverse landscapes. Great places to see the Northern Lights include the Snæfelsness Peninsula, Thingvellir National Park, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and the black sand beach of Reynisfjara.
Best time to travel: from early September to late April.
Greenland is largely within the Arctic Circle, so it is a prime location to see the Aurora Borealis. The best place to do this is the small town of Kangerlussuaq.
What else can you experience: Visit the Inuit, the original inhabitants and in Kangerlussuaq the Russel Glacier.
Best time to travel: from September to early April.
