How to see the northern lights – best tips for catching auroras - Finland
WEBWhile the northern lights appear close to Earth, they actually form at altitudes of over 100 kilometres, when solar winds made of particles from the sun agitate atmospheric gases. Here are a few tips for spotting auroras in Finland.
Auroras in Finland - Finnish Meteorological Institute
WEBFinland is one of the best inhabited regions in the world for viewing northern lights, i.e. auroras. Where? Finland is on the southern rim of the auroral oval. The probability for seeing auroras is best in the northernmost part of the country, i.e. in Lapland.
The 13 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Finland This …
WEBAug 28, 2023 · If you’ve decided to go a bit off the beaten path in trying to see the northern lights, Finland might be the perfect destination for you. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the northern lights in Finland, plus where to go, when to see them, and popular tours that increase your chances of an unforgettable aurora experience.
The Northern Lights colour the skies over Finland
WEBThe aurora borealis is no stranger to the starlit skies of Finnish Lapland, far from the equator. The Northern Lights can be seen from the end of August right up to the beginning of April. The best time to see them is around midnight when the sky is …
Sleep under the Northern Lights - Finland
WEBIn Finland, you can view nature’s most spectacular light show, the Aurora Borealis, from purpose-built spaces like glass huts and luxury suites. Did you know that the Northern Lights are visible roughly 200 nights a year in Finnish Lapland?
Northern Lights & Aurora Borealis - House of Lapland
WEBAs Lapland lies almost entirely above the Arctic Circle, the Northern Lights are familiar sights in our dark skies. Utsjoki, being the northernmost region of Lapland, is the best place to see the wistful waltz of the Northern Lights.
Best times to see the Northern Lights - Finland
WEBOne of the most magical times to see the Northern Lights is during the darkest days of winter. Find an open location, like a field, for unobstructed views. Credits : Thomas Kast. The Northern Lights are visible when the sky is clear.
Northern Lights – the Science of Spectacle - House of Lapland
WEBHike the stony fells in Pyhä-Luosto in search for the Northern Lights. Watch nature’s own fireworks over Mt. Korvatunturi in Savukoski. Venture into the Sámi homeland and watch the souls of fallen warriors—er, the Northern Lights dance across the sky. The farther north, the better the auroras.
Experience the best Northern Lights in Finland - Lapland North
WEBThe alluring dance of Northern Lights across the sky delights visitors and locals alike from early autumn until late winter. Lapland North is one of the best places to see northern lights in Finland and in Lapland because it is situated right under the aurora oval.
Northern lights - Finnish Meteorological Institute
WEBAccording to the statistics compiled by the Finnish Meteorological Institute, four nights out of five are illuminated by Northern lights in Northern Lapland (Kilpisjärvi-Utsjoki area) providing that the sky is free enough from clouds.
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