top places to see the northern lights

Top Places To See TheNorthern Lights

by Mickael Marsalii

Northern Lights winter sightings are among some of themost fascinating experiences one could ever have the

pleasure of viewing. There are varying beliefs on how andwhere the Northern Lights are formed, but one thing is for

sure, they are a sight to behold.

The Aurora Borealis, also known a polar light, is a display ofnatural light that is mostly seen in the Arctic and Antarctic

regions -areas of high latitude. These displays of naturallight are created when the magnetosphere is interrupted bythe solar wind that the lines of charged particles in both the

magnetosphere and solar wind precipitate into the upperatmosphere and lose their energy. The result of this

ionization of atmospheric constituents release lights ofvarious complexities and colors.

Below are a list of the best locations to see the NorthernLights this winter season.

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND

Reykjavik just so happens to be one ofthe most popular places to see the

northern lights. Many tourists visitReykjavik year after year and not just to

view the Northern Lights, there is somuch more to experience in Iceland.

Aside from viewing the Northern Lights,tourists can also visit the world famous

Blue Lagoon or participate in a generousselection of offered tours.

KAKSLAUTTANEN,FINLAND

Kakslauttanen is anotherlocation among the most

popular places to view theNorthern Lights. It is also the

most romantic.

This Finland attraction offersgorgeous igloos with glass roofs

that are specificallyconstructed for guest to receive

a great view of the NorthernLights from the comfort of theirown bed. Similar to Reykjavik,

Kakslauttanen also offers manytours.

SVALBARD, NORWAY

The best time of the year to viewthe Northern Lights from the high

altitudes of Svalbard is betweenNovember and February. It’s

guaranteed the best time of theyear to for travelers and tourist to

view the Northern Lights iswithout authentic sunlight.

KIRUNA REGION,SWEDEN

There is a village in Kiruna regionwhich is known for having the

country’s first ice hotel and is greatfor couple’s and family vacations. The

ice hotel is located in a quiet remotearea that provides great views of the

Northern Lights.