5 Best Places around the World to Watch Northern Lights

Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis sometimes referred to as polar lights is a natural phenomenon of light display in the Earth`s sky. These lights are caused by the collision of electrical charged particles from the sun that enter the earth`s atmosphere. The lights can be seen dancing above the magnetic poles of the southern and northern hemispheres.

Being the must-see thing in every traveler`s bucket list, many people wish to see these beautiful lights dancing in the sky. The key to the perfect Northern Lights holiday is booking early. Most of the flights and hotels sell out months in advance. So if you too are planning to tick off ‘Northern Lights’ from your list, check out the top most destinations based on quality, regularity and accessibility:

TROMSO, NORWAY 

Centrally located in the heart of the aurora zone in the Norwegian Arctic, Tromso is widely considered to be the best place to witness the Northern Lights. The city is easily accessed by from the UK, with a direct flight from London. You can find cheap flights from London to Tromso, as the city serves a popular destination year after year and offers incredible show of northern lights from September to April.

SWEDISH LAPLAND

Kiruna provides a quality aurora show that takes the level of Swedish wilderness to some other level. With a population of 18,000 people, a journey to the Arctic is like a journey to unknown. You can catch the amazing show of lights throughout the month of October and March.

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND

Bustling with geothermal pools, quality culture and volcano tours, the Iceland`s capital remains a traveler`s choice. There are so many captivating places to see and things to do that it is very much possible for anyone to forget about the Northern Lights. But Reykjavik displays the best dancing lights. The best months to see the Aurora Borealis are between September to April. Book early, if you want cheap flights from London to Iceland.

YUKON, CANADA

Wild, remote and beautiful –Yukon will make you feel detached from the rest of the world. Sitting under the sky that is covered with a layer of solar wind and magnetic interference will be the most memorable experience one can have in his lifetime. You can spot the lights as early as late-August till the winter months until early spring. You can find flights to Canada fromManchester to enjoy the light show.

ILULISSAT, GREENLAND

Home to only 5,000 people, Greenland`s third largest city is sparse when it comes to human population. Located on the western coast, Ilulissat offers the golden opportunity to swap noise, sea of people and disturbances for unadulterated and untouched nature. Northern Lights in the Greenland are easily accessible due to the low levels of wind and lack of rain that brings pleasant and favorable conditions for Northern Lights.

So tick one more activity off your list this summer by visiting one of the above mentioned places where you can enjoy Northern Lights. To find cheapestflights from London, visit our website flightsnfare.co.uk.