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Northern Hemisphere

Snowshoeing

Walk across deep snow on snowshoes with guides through boreal forest and tundra. A gentle, meditative way to experience the winter wilderness, suitable for all fitness levels.

📅Season: December to March
📍22 destinations
🌍Available in Arctic and Subarctic destinations.

🌌 Arctic

Brilliant aurora display over Abisko National Park, Sweden's aurora capital
9/10
💎 Hidden Gem
🇸🇪Sweden

Abisko

Aurora purists who want scientifically the clearest skies on Earth for northern lights viewing

NovDecJanFebMar
Northern Lights ToursAurora Sky Station+5 more
$155/day✈️ EasyExplore →
🇫🇮Finland
9/10

Enontekiö

Travellers seeking authentic Sami cultural immersion and intense Arctic wilderness with minimal crowds

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursSami Cultural Experiences+5 more
$130/day⛺ ExpeditionExplore →
Travelers watching aurora borealis in northern Norway
9/10
🇳🇴Norway

Hammerfest

Curious travellers who want genuine Arctic town character and a quirky Polar Bear Society membership

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursWildlife Watching+3 more
$155/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Arctic landscape at the top of the world, North Cape Norway
9/10
🇳🇴Norway

Nordkapp

Bucket-list travellers wanting to stand at the tip of mainland Europe under the aurora or midnight sun

SepOctNovDecJan+2
Northern Lights ToursNorthern Lights Photography+3 more
$160/day⛺ ExpeditionExplore →
Aurora borealis illuminates the remote Norwegian Arctic coast near Vardø
9/10
🇳🇴Norway

Vardø

Off-the-beaten-path explorers seeking powerful art, history, and authentic Arctic remoteness

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursNorthern Lights Photography+2 more
$140/day⛺ ExpeditionExplore →
Dramatic landscape of the Lofoten Islands with mountains and sea
8/10
🇳🇴Norway

Lofoten Islands

Aurora photographers seeking the world's most dramatic reflections and landscapes

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights PhotographyNorthern Lights Tours+5 more
$170/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Ethereal green aurora over Luosto's pristine wilderness, Finnish Lapland
8/10
💎 Hidden Gem
🇫🇮Finland

Luosto

Couples and small groups seeking intimate Finnish Lapland aurora experiences away from the crowds

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursSnowmobile Safari+5 more
$130/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Northern lights panorama over the Lyngen Alps, Norway
8/10
💎 Hidden Gem
🇳🇴Norway

Lyngen

Ski mountaineers, photographers, and aurora chasers seeking dramatic scenery without the crowds

SepOctNovDecJan+2
Northern Lights ToursSkiing+5 more
$160/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Norwegian fjord and mountain landscape near Narvik
8/10
🇳🇴Norway

Narvik

History enthusiasts and skiers who want genuine Arctic atmosphere without the tourist crowds

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursSkiing+3 more
$150/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Green northern lights shimmer over the wild island of Senja
8/10
💎 Hidden Gem
🇳🇴Norway

Senja Island

Adventurous travellers who want Lofoten-quality scenery without the crowds

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights PhotographyHiking+4 more
$145/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
🇫🇮Finland
8/10

Sodankylä

Aurora enthusiasts who want a scientifically renowned location with genuine Finnish Lapland character

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursSnowmobile Safari+4 more
$120/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
🇷🇺Russia
7/10

Arkhangelsk

Experienced independent travellers seeking authentic Russian Arctic character and some of the world's lowest-cost aurora experiences

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursNorthern Lights Photography+3 more
$80/day⛺ ExpeditionExplore →
Aurora borealis dancing over the Norwegian coast near Bodø
7/10
🇳🇴Norway

Bodø

Budget-conscious travellers using Bodø as an Aurora and Lofoten base

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursWildlife Watching+3 more
$140/day✈️ EasyExplore →
🇸🇪Sweden
7/10

Jokkmokk

Cultural travellers who want authentic Sami experiences combined with excellent aurora viewing

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursSami Cultural Experiences+5 more
$110/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
🇸🇪Sweden
6/10

Gammelstad

History and heritage travellers combining UNESCO culture with Swedish Lapland aurora viewing

NovDecJanFebMar
Northern Lights ToursCross Country Skiing+3 more
$110/day✈️ EasyExplore →

❄️ Subarctic

🏔️Alaska
8/10

Denali

Wilderness lovers who want spectacular aurora in one of the world's great national parks

SepOctNovDecJan+2
Northern Lights ToursDog Sledding+5 more
$140/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
🇮🇸Iceland
7/10

Egilsstaðir

Independent travellers exploring the Ring Road who want authentic Iceland beyond the tourist trail

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursGlacier Hiking+3 more
$130/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
🇮🇸Iceland
7/10

Ísafjörður

Adventurous travellers seeking Iceland's most dramatic and remote landscapes with excellent aurora viewing

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursKayaking+5 more
$150/day⛺ ExpeditionExplore →
🇮🇸Iceland
7/10

Mývatn

Travellers wanting to combine geothermal bathing under the aurora with Iceland's most dramatic volcanic scenery

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursGeothermal Pools+4 more
$140/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Snow-dusted forest landscape in the Oulu region of northern Finland
6/10
🇫🇮Finland

Oulu

Budget travellers using Oulu as an affordable gateway to Finnish Lapland aurora experiences

NovDecJanFebMar
Northern Lights ToursIce Fishing+3 more
$110/day✈️ EasyExplore →
🇮🇸Iceland
6/10

Snæfellsnes

Photographers wanting Iceland's most iconic aurora foregrounds within a convenient self-drive from Reykjavik

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursGlacier Hiking+4 more
$140/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
🇨🇦Canada
4/10

Banff

Skiers and mountain lovers who want aurora as a potential bonus alongside world-class Rocky Mountain activities

NovDecJanFebMar
Northern Lights ToursSkiing+4 more
$160/day✈️ EasyExplore →

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