While sightings of the Northern Lights are never guaranteed, it’s possible to plan an aurora borealis holiday carefully enough to give yourself the best possible chance of seeing this magical sight, which would usually be between October and March. There’s nothing quite like enjoying dinner under the stars in a glass-roofed lodge, with the spectacular Northern Lights dancing overhead. This natural phenomenon is an awe-inspiring sight which, as an added bonus, can be seen in some of the most beautiful corners of the world, including Finnish and Swedish Lapland, Alaska, northern Canada and Iceland.
Whichever country you choose, you can step off the beaten path and into a cosy wooden retreat, where you can stay in amongst an untouched area of frozen forests and lakes. In the winter months, daylight hours around the Arctic Circle are short but sweet - giving way to an incredible slow-motion sunrise and sunset as the sun dances on the horizon - and you can spend these precious hours on a thrilling snowmobile or husky ride across the frozen lakes, taking in the scenery before it disappears into the darkness. As you wait for the stars to appear, you can warm up in the sauna before tucking into some local cuisine, then snuggle up and keep your eyes peeled for the elusive aurora borealis. When successful, aurora borealis holidays truly are unforgettable.

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Aurora Borealis Holiday Ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Swedish Lapland

Swedish Lapland

Family Break in Lapland

Fight each other (not literally!) to be the first to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights

4 days, from £ 1,670 to £ 2,665

Svalbard

Svalbard

Ice Caves, Husky Sledding, Arctic Wildlife & Northern Lights: A Big Short Break to Svalbard, Norway

Trek through ice caves

4 days, from £ 1,910 to £ 3,050

Finnish Lapland

Finnish Lapland

An Adventure in Finland

Enjoy a traditional Finnish sauna

5 days, from £ 2,120 to £ 3,385

Finland

Finland

A Finnish Family Christmas

Race through the wilderness with a team of eager huskies

4 days, from £ 2,730 to £ 4,355

Sweden - Lapland

Sweden - Lapland

Winter in Swedish Lapland: A Nature & Foodie Adventure

A region off the beaten path with varied landscapes to be discovered in complete freedom

8 days, from £ 2,735 to £ 3,750

Sweden - Lapland - Norway - Lofoten Islands

Sweden - Lapland - Norway - Lofoten Islands

Winter in Swedish Lapland and the Lofoten Islands

Head into the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden and the Norwegian Lofoten Archipelago

8 days, from £ 2,895 to £ 3,750

Sweden - Stockholm - Swedish Lapland

Sweden - Stockholm - Swedish Lapland

Winter Break in Sweden: Stockholm & Secret Lapland

Get a taste of Lapland and embrace the Arctic lifestyle

6 days, from £ 3,125 to £ 4,990

Swedish Lapland

Swedish Lapland

Arctic Adrenaline in Swedish Lapland

Look out for the Northern Lights from a floating sauna at Aurora Safari Camp

4 days, from £ 3,505 to £ 5,590

Finland - Lapland

Finland - Lapland

Winter in Lapland: Digital Detox in Finland

A summary of Sami lifestyle, Nordic activities and total digital disconnection in the endless white landscape

5 days, from £ 3,620 to £ 5,000

Norway - Tromso - Spitsbergen

Norway - Tromso - Spitsbergen

Winter in Spitsbergen: Venture towards the North Pole in Norway

This is a journey to the edge of northern Europe, the land of adventurers, explorers, scientists and polar bears

8 days, from £ 3,620 to £ 4,645

Swedish Lapland,Stockholm

Swedish Lapland,Stockholm

Arctic Activities: London to Swedish Lapland by Train

Enjoy the nightlife in Hamburg - Europe's party capital

14 days, from £ 3,900 to £ 6,225

Lofoten Islands,Gothenburg and the West Coast,The Fjords,Swedish Lapland

Lofoten Islands,Gothenburg and the West Coast,The Fjords,Swedish Lapland

Luxury Scandinavian Sabbatical

Drive along the iconic Atlantic Road

42 days, from £ 13,725 to £ 21,915

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