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Abisko Aurora Forecast

Sweden ‱ 68.35°N, 18.78°E

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

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Best Season

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

Aurora Type

Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

Timezone

Europe/Stockholm

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Abisko Aurora Viewing Guide

Abisko is widely considered the world's best place to see the northern lights. The unique 'blue hole' microclimate, created by surrounding mountains, produces clear skies more often than anywhere else in the region.

Best Time to Visit

September to March is aurora season. The blue hole phenomenon means Abisko often has clear skies when surrounding areas are cloudy. February and March offer longer twilight for photography.

Weather Conditions

The rain shadow effect creates drier, clearer conditions than nearby areas. Temperatures range from -10°C to -20°C. Snow cover from November to April.

Viewing Tips

  • The Aurora Sky Station offers elevated viewing above any valley clouds
  • Lake TornetrĂ€sk frozen surface provides vast open views
  • Book several nights - even with the blue hole, weather varies

Recommended Viewing Spots

Aurora Sky Station

Located at 900m on Mount Nuolja, reached by chairlift. Heated viewing areas, expert guides, and photography workshops available.

68.3583°N, 18.8250°E

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Lake TornetrÀsk

One of Sweden's largest lakes. The frozen winter surface offers unobstructed panoramic views perfect for aurora photography.

68.4333°N, 18.7333°E

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Mount Nuolja

Beyond the Sky Station, various viewpoints on the mountain offer excellent aurora viewing in all directions.

68.3583°N, 18.8250°E

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'blue hole' is a microclimate phenomenon where the surrounding mountains create a rain shadow over Abisko, resulting in significantly less cloud cover than neighboring areas. Studies show Abisko has among the clearest skies in the aurora zone.

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