Surprising Locations,Prefer to visit a more well-known location? We’ve also got you covered there. But, from floating in a frozen pond in Finland to sleeping in a bubble room in Iceland, there are numerous ways to make these popular Northern Lights destinations unique. 온라인카지노
While there’s no guarantee you’ll see the Northern Lights in any given location—they’re notoriously finicky, requiring perfect timing and weather conditions—we think any of these 11 locations is worth a visit.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
If you’re lucky, you might be able to see the Northern Lights without leaving the United States.
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is a great place to start because of its northern location and low light pollution.
Head to Emmett County’s Headlands International Dark Sky Park, a 550-acre space off the coast of Lake Michigan.
The park’s website recommends looking north after midnight for the best viewing, but even if you miss the Lights, the stargazing is always spectacular.
Skálholt, Iceland’s 5 Million Star Hotel
The 5 Million Star Hotel, located just under two hours east of Reykjavik, is one of the coolest places you’ll ever stay.
It has nine separate bubble rooms, each with a clear view of the night sky and its 5 million stars. Each heated bubble includes a double bed, a lamp, and a phone charging outlet.
Ferdamenn Islands, the hotel’s parent company, offers a full Golden Circle tour package for those who want to see more sights during their stay.
Before returning to the hotel in the evening, the tour stops at iconic Icelandic landmarks such as Gullfoss and Thingvellir National Park.
Alaska, Fairbanks
Alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights because of its proximity to the Arctic Circle. To improve your chances, go to Fairbanks, which is about a six-hour drive north of Anchorage.
Fairbanks has a longer-than-average aurora season (August to April) and a plethora of great hotels and lodges to stay in.
Stay at a hot spring resort in the region (Chena Hot Springs Resort is always a good choice), many of which offer Northern Lights packages.
Jukkasjärvi, Sweden’s ICEHOTEL
Perhaps you’ve heard of Sweden’s famous ICEHOTEL, a full-fledged complex constructed entirely of snow and ice.
The exact design changes each year (it melts in the spring and must be rebuilt each winter), but the ICEHOTEL always includes a restaurant, artist-designed suites, a main hall with frozen chandeliers, and a wedding reception space.
The ICEHOTEL is located in the small town of Jukkasjärvi, which is also a great place to see the Northern Lights.
They offer several excursions that take guests away from all light pollution, with guides showing you the best photo angles and sharing the mythology surrounding the aurora.
There’s even a horseback tour for those who really want to connect with nature. 카지노사이트
Minnesota Voyageurs National Park
Voyageurs National Park, located near the Canadian border, received International Dark Sky Park certification in late 2020
Confirming it as one of the best places to see constellations, the Milky Way, and, yes, the Northern Lights.
To get the full Voyageurs experience, rent a houseboat and camp out overnight (one-third of the park is covered in water).
Check out Rainy Lakes Houseboats or Ebel’s Voyageur Houseboats for a variety of options ranging in size and amenities.
Aurora Ice Floating in Rovaniemi, Finland
Finland is a popular destination for chasing the Northern Lights, but to make your experience truly unique, check out Safartica, a Finland-based tour agency known for its Aurora ice floating excursions.
The tour is appropriately named: you put on a special dry suit, dive into a frozen lake, and float on your back while looking up at the Northern Lights.
The suits are specifically designed to help you float and stay warm, so you don’t have to do anything. Even better?
Safartica keeps the exact location of the lake a secret, so you and your group have the entire area to yourselves.
Skye, Scotland
Scotland may not come to mind when you think of the Northern Lights, but parts of the country are on the same latitude as Stavanger, Norway, and Nunivak Island, Alaska.
The famous Isle of Skye is home to nine Dark Sky Discovery Sites, making it one of the best places in Scotland for stargazing and Northern Light hunting.
The Shulista Croft Wigwams, located on the beautiful Trotternish Peninsula, are a must-see for glamping enthusiasts.
They’re the most comfortable accommodations in the Scottish wilderness, with en-suite bathrooms, kitchenettes, and flat-screen TVs.
The “Aurora Bed” in Tromsya, Norway
Watch the Northern Lights from the comfort of a king-size bed? Sign us up. That’s just one benefit of Off the Map Travel’s Aurora in Bed package, a four-day, three-night itinerary curated by Arctic travel experts.
This package includes airport pickup in Tromso, lodging at Villa Telegrafbukta, private chef-prepared meals, and excursions ranging from fjord cruises to dogsled rides.
(You even have access to a chauffeur-driven Tesla 24 hours a day, seven days a week.)
The highlight of the package, of course, is the villa’s rooftop balcony with a “Aurora” bed.
Cozy up under goose-down duvets and sheepswool blankets, sip a cup of hot tea, and watch the night sky dance until you fall asleep. 카지노 블로그