Is it better to see Northern Lights in Iceland or Finland?
Not only does Iceland's location make it ideal for aurora viewing, but so too do the wide, open landscapes. With little light pollution, the dark skies of Iceland make aurora sightings more vivid.
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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.
Best time to see the Northern Lights in FinlandThe 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.
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.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS IN ICELAND? The best time to see the Northern Lights is during the winter, between September and April, when dark and long nights have taken over from the bright summernights in Iceland.
Yes, it's possible to see the northern lights from Reykjavik. As it's the most densely populated part of Iceland, light pollution is higher than elsewhere—making the aurora borealis appear a little less vivid than elsewhere. However, we frequently see the northern lights here too.
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.
The best place to see the northern lights in Iceland is the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, which lies by the Vatnajokull glacier. You can drive to the lagoon along the Ring Road from Vik or find one of the black sand beaches of South Iceland to enjoy the view of the lights dancing across the sky.