Aurora Viewing Locations
Discover the world's best destinations for seeing the northern and southern lights. Each location offers unique aurora experiences with detailed viewing guides.
Norway(4)
トロムソ
69.6°N, 19.0°E
The Arctic capital of Norway, world-renowned for aurora tours and the iconic Fjellheisen cable car views.
ロフォーテン諸島
68.2°N, 14.6°E
Dramatic fjords and fishing villages create one of the most photogenic aurora backdrops in the world.
アルタ
70.0°N, 23.3°E
Self-proclaimed Northern Lights Capital with aurora observatory and rich Sami heritage.
スヴァールバル諸島
78.2°N, 15.6°E
The High Arctic at 78°N offers unique polar night aurora viewing alongside polar bears and glaciers.
Finland(4)
ロヴァニエミ
66.5°N, 25.7°E
Home of Santa Claus on the Arctic Circle, famous for glass igloos and aurora experiences.
レヴィ
67.8°N, 24.8°E
Finland's most popular ski resort with an aurora gondola for elevated northern lights viewing.
サーリセルカ
68.4°N, 27.4°E
Gateway to Urho Kekkonen National Park with wilderness aurora experiences and glass igloos.
キルピスヤルヴィ
69.0°N, 20.8°E
Remote wilderness at the three-country border with Saana Mountain as a stunning aurora backdrop.
Sweden(2)
アビスコ
68.3°N, 18.8°E
The famous Blue Hole microclimate makes this one of Earth's clearest aurora viewing spots.
キルナ
67.9°N, 20.2°E
Sweden's northernmost city, home to the famous Icehotel and Esrange Space Center.
Iceland(2)
レイキャビク
64.1°N, 21.9°W
Iceland's capital offers easy aurora access combined with Golden Circle and hot springs.
アークレイリ
65.7°N, 18.1°W
North Iceland's largest town with geothermal areas and less tourist crowds than Reykjavik.
United States(2)
フェアバンクス
64.8°N, 147.7°W
Under the auroral oval with 240+ aurora nights yearly, America's top northern lights destination.
アンカレッジ
61.2°N, 149.9°W
Alaska's largest city serves as a gateway to aurora viewing and wilderness adventures.
Canada(3)
イエローナイフ
62.5°N, 114.4°W
Canada's aurora capital with 240+ clear nights and frozen Great Slave Lake reflections.
ホワイトホース
60.7°N, 135.1°W
Yukon's capital combines aurora viewing with hot springs and gold rush history.
チャーチル
58.8°N, 94.2°W
The Polar Bear Capital combines arctic wildlife with aurora viewing on Hudson Bay.
United Kingdom(1)
New Zealand(2)
クイーンズタウン
45.0°S, 168.7°E
Adventure capital of New Zealand with southern lights views over mountains and lakes.
テカポ湖
44.0°S, 170.5°E
Dark Sky Reserve with the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd as an aurora australis backdrop.
Choosing Your Aurora Destination
The best aurora viewing locations are found within the auroral oval, typically between 65-72° latitude for northern lights. Norway's Tromsø, Swedish Lapland, Finnish Rovaniemi, Icelandic wilderness, Alaskan Fairbanks, and Canadian Yellowknife offer the highest success rates. For southern lights, New Zealand's South Island provides accessible viewing during strong geomagnetic storms. Each destination offers unique advantages: coastal locations have milder weather, inland spots have clearer skies, and some areas feature additional attractions like hot springs, indigenous culture, or midnight sun.
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