Best Polar Destination Lists
Curated, data-driven rankings of the world's best polar destinations. Every list is based on aurora scores, budgets, accessibility, and real traveller data.
10 lists
Best Northern Lights Destinations 2026
The definitive ranked list of the world's best places to see the northern lights, based on aurora score, accessibility, and viewing success rates.
Best European Northern Lights Destinations
The top European destinations for seeing the northern lights, from Norway's fjords to Iceland's volcanoes and Sweden's crystal-clear skies.
Best Aurora Destinations for Beginners 2026
The easiest and most rewarding northern lights destinations for first-time aurora hunters — accessible, well-guided, and with high success rates.
Best Antarctica Expedition Destinations
From the Antarctic Peninsula to the remote Ross Sea — the world's great Antarctic destinations ranked for wildlife, scenery, and expedition value.
Best Budget Northern Lights Destinations
See the northern lights without breaking the bank. The best-value aurora destinations ranked by daily budget while maintaining excellent viewing scores.
Best Luxury Arctic Experiences
Luxury Arctic experiences ranked — ice hotels, glass igloos, polar bear safaris, and expedition ships for discerning polar travellers with no budget limit.
Best Arctic Destinations for Families
Best Arctic family destinations — easy to reach, with child-friendly activities and excellent safety. Ranked by accessibility, aurora score, and value.
Best Northern Lights Photography Destinations
The most photogenic northern lights destinations ranked by landscape quality, aurora reliability, and background elements — from Lofoten's fjords to Abisko.
Best Aurora Australis Destinations Worldwide
The world's best places to see the Aurora Australis — from Ushuaia and South Georgia to Tasmania and New Zealand's Stewart Island, ranked by aurora score.
Best Polar Wildlife Destinations in the World
Polar bears, penguins, whales, and seals — the world's top polar wildlife destinations ranked for species diversity, accessibility, and encounter quality.