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Kiruna Aurora Forecast

Sweden67.86°N, 20.23°E

Real-time aurora probability and cloud forecast for Kiruna, Sweden

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Best Season

September, October, November, December, January, February, March

Aurora Type

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

Timezone

Europe/Stockholm

Current Aurora Conditions

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Kiruna Aurora Viewing Guide

Kiruna is Swedish Lapland's largest town and home to the world-famous Icehotel. While not as reliably clear as nearby Abisko, Kiruna offers diverse accommodations and activities alongside aurora viewing.

Best Time to Visit

September to March is aurora season. Consider combining a stay in Kiruna with visits to Abisko for the best chance of clear skies.

Weather Conditions

Continental Arctic climate with temperatures from -10°C to -25°C. More variable weather than Abisko but still good aurora viewing conditions.

Viewing Tips

  • Visit the original Icehotel for a unique aurora experience
  • Esrange Space Center area offers dark skies
  • Use Kiruna as a base and day-trip to Abisko when skies are clear

Recommended Viewing Spots

Icehotel

The world's first ice hotel in Jukkasjärvi. Aurora viewing from ice rooms or outdoor areas creates unforgettable experiences.

67.8556°N, 20.5953°E

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Esrange Space Center Area

The area around Europe's satellite launch facility offers dark skies away from Kiruna's lights.

68.4167°N, 18.6833°E

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! The Icehotel area has relatively dark skies, and staff can alert guests when aurora appears. Some rooms have skylights. Aurora tours depart from the hotel regularly during winter.

Data provided by NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and Open-Meteo