
Holidays in Lapland to see the Northern Lights

What are the Northern Lights:
One of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world, the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights are a mesmerising light show that dances across the night sky. Bursting colours that range from purple to green, sweep across the night sky.
The facts behind the Northern Lights are as follows:
The light show is created when energised particles from the sun collide into Earth's upper atmosphere at high speeds (up to 45 million mph), but the Earth's magnetic field protects the planet from these particles reaching any further.

Where to see the Northern lights:
It has to be Lapland, Finland - here you will discover the ultimate viewing location for the Northern Lights. The top 3 resorts of Saariselka, Levi & Yllas are the ideal places to stay for your Lapland adventure or Santa Break.

When can you see the Northern Lights:
The lights can be seen throughout the winter from November to April and are visible from any of our Lapland resorts, which all lie at the optimum latitude, north of the Arctic Circle. You are most likely to see the Northern Lights between 7pm and 2am, when the skies are dark and clear. Move away from brightly lit areas and sources of artificial light for the best views of the Northern Lights and the strongest colours. Great places to see the lights include the forests of Lapland.

Ways to see the Northern Lights:
There are so many ways you can experience the Northern Lights whilst in Lapland, Finland. Here are just some of our favourite ways to see the magical light show during your stay, including some of our Lapland excursions.
Lapland Activities
ActivitiesWhere to stay to watch the Northern Lights
Northern Lights Stays activity can be added to your holiday for a unique stay in a glass-roofed accommodation, where you can spend the night mesmerised by the stars and waiting for the colours of the aurora borealis to dance across the sky.
Northern Lights FAQ's
Yes, the Northern Lights can be seen in Lapland, however it isn't guaranteed. With its position within the Arctic Circle and clear winter skies, Lapland offers excellent opportunities to witness this natural phenomenon.
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