Is Finland the best place to see Northern Lights?

Absolutely! Finland is one of the best destinations in Europe to see the aurora borealis. As well as chasing the northern lights, Finland is the perfect place for enjoying activities in the snow like dog sledding. You also have the chance to meet Santa in his homeland, and stay in a hotel made of ice and snow.



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Best time to see the Northern Lights in Finland The best Finland Northern Lights months are September to March. Within this time, the end of September and mid-March would be the best times when the solar activity increases.

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Some of the best places for you to see the aurora borealis in Lapland are Rovaniemi and Kemi (Finland), and Abisko National Park near Kiruna (Sweden). If you visit the Aurora Sky Station, you'll get to enjoy a gourmet meal and northern lights exhibition before embarking on a guided tour.

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However if you want to see a totally different country and take a bit more of a chance with the Northern Lights then Iceland is for you. The scenery is totally different to anywhere else and there is a lot to see by day. Weather is more unpredictable.

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Norway is often ranked as the best destination to see the Northern Lights; and so it is only appropriate that we begin this list with the Aurora Borealis capital that is Tromsø. The gateway to the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is a whimsical city surrounded by the white peaks of Northern Norway.

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Fortunately, they occur frequently. The northern lights are happening 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, said photographer Chad Blakely, owner of the northern lights tour company Lights Over Lapland. But that doesn't mean they're easy to spot; you need to be at the right place at the right time.

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Yellowknife is known as the Aurora Capital of the World, and for good reason! Imagine traveling on a dogsled along a snowy trail, and the Aurora borealis glowing overhead! That's how millions of visitors imagine the Northwest Territories, a winter wonderland that is surrounded by glowing lights.

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The aurora borealis can be seen when the sky is clear and dark. Peak time is between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Statistically, springtime (March/April) and autumn (September/October) has the highest level of aurora activity. However, you will see it in November, December, January and February as well.

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Iceland is better for scenery and activeties. Tromso will have little if any sunrise, just blue light for a part of the day, Iceland will have short days. So factor this in to your plans. Finland is very different to Norway, it's generally flattish the scenery is not as interesting as Tromso or Iceland.

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