Best Time and Place To See The Northern Lights in Finland
Finland is a top spot for seeing the Northern Lights, with about 200 nights a year of amazing displays. Although it may only be for a few seconds, the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis paints the sky in muted green, pink and violet hues, and is one of the world’s most stunning spectacles. Being […]
Can You See the Northern Lights in The Summer?
The allure of the Arctic is undeniable, with its stunning scenery, unique wildlife, and, of course, the mesmerising Northern Lights. Many travellers dream of witnessing this natural phenomenon, but a common question arises: Can you see the Northern Lights in the summer? The short answer is no, but that doesn’t mean a summer trip to […]
When is the best time and place to see the Northern Lights in Norway?
The Northern Lights – which are also often referred to as the “aurora borealis” – offer witnesses the sight of a stunning ballet of light, dancing across the sky in a colour palette of blue, green and violet. Seeing the Northern Lights is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many people, and it […]
The best holidays for couples on National Couples Day 18th August 2023
On 18th August we have celebrated National Couples Day, a day to enjoy the love between you and your partner. Although, you might be asking, ‘isn’t that what Valentines Day is for?’. Well, who does not love an additional excuse to shower your loved one with affection and get the same in return. For this […]
The Ultimate Guide To Exploring The Northern Lights
The hypnotic and magical views of the Northern Lights have long since been a mainstay on many travellers’ bucket lists. A truly unique sight that must be experienced at least once in every lifetime, it lives up to its name as one of the natural wonders of the world. Feeling that wanderlust brewing? Here’s your […]
Best Place to see the Northern Lights
Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights? Following our piece last week on the best time to see the Northern Lights this week we are looking at the second most asked question: of the best place to see the Northern Lights. As described last week there are a number of factors that […]
When is the Best Time to see the Northern Lights?
When is the best time to see the Northern Lights? is the most asked question we get here at Arctic Direct. Subsequently we have decided to put together this definitive guide of knowledge obtained over the last 15 years to help you with planning your trip. 3 Factors for when the Best Time to see […]
When Can you See the Northern Lights in Iceland?
One of the most common questions we’re asked by our guests travelling to Iceland is when can you see the Northern Lights in Iceland. Firstly summer is completely out of the question as there is almost 24 hours of daylight which, for obvious reasons, removes any chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland because […]
Where In Sweden To See The Northern Lights
If seeing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are on your bucket list then Sweden should absolutely be on your list of places to visit. Can I See The Northern Lights In Sweden? The answer is a definitive yes. Generally, the best Northern Lights start around very late August / beginning of September and continue […]
Northern Lights photography – how to guide
The Northern Lights are on the bucket list of many of our travellers who are on any number of our arctic activity holidays and many people will ask how can I get good photographs of the Northern Lights? Perhaps you’re staying at the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi near Kiruna, or sleeping in a glass igloo […]
