Aurora Borealis
Jul 26, 2011, 12:07 pm
#16
Join Date: Feb 2011
Programs: TK E+
Posts: 602
The first rule to see the northern light is (obviously) a clear sky. There tend to be more days with clear sky the father you get from the coast.
Not sure what your schedule is, but if you are into a small adventure you could try Ivalo in Northern Finland. Domestic flights from Helsinki and a few guest houses/motels to stay at. If you are in Norway anyway, Pasvik in North-Eastern Norway is easily accessible through Kirkenes (daily flights via Tromsø to Oslo). This is the western-most border of the Russian tundra and a truly amazing place to experience the arctic winter.
Not sure what your schedule is, but if you are into a small adventure you could try Ivalo in Northern Finland. Domestic flights from Helsinki and a few guest houses/motels to stay at. If you are in Norway anyway, Pasvik in North-Eastern Norway is easily accessible through Kirkenes (daily flights via Tromsø to Oslo). This is the western-most border of the Russian tundra and a truly amazing place to experience the arctic winter.
Aug 9, 2011, 7:00 am
#17
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: KLM, SAS
Posts: 22
Abisko is a great place to see aurora! There are two nice little ski resorts nearby. Family-friendly Björkliden is about 10 km from Abisko, and Riksgränsen (my favourite of the two) is about 35 km away - but Riksgränsen most likely won't be open in December. Abisko itself is great for cross-country skiing.
Some more info about aurora in Abisko: http://www.auroraskystation.se/
http://www.abisko.nu/vinter/englishpages/index.asp
If you decide to go to Abisko you can stop in Kiruna on the way (100 km from Abisko) and visit the Ice Hotel in the village Jukkasjärvi. This is another good spot to see aurora since Jukkasjärvi generally has many clear and cold - very cold! - vinter days.
Some more info about aurora in Abisko: http://www.auroraskystation.se/
http://www.abisko.nu/vinter/englishpages/index.asp
If you decide to go to Abisko you can stop in Kiruna on the way (100 km from Abisko) and visit the Ice Hotel in the village Jukkasjärvi. This is another good spot to see aurora since Jukkasjärvi generally has many clear and cold - very cold! - vinter days.
Nov 27, 2011, 1:37 pm
#18
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: London, England
Posts: 15