Can you see the northern lights in Abisko National Park?

Abisko National Park, in Swedish Lapland, offers some of the best conditions in the world for northern lights watching. The unique climate of the area keep the skies almost clear, and the light pollution is next to nothing. And here, you also find the Aurora Sky Station.

When can you see the northern lights in Abisko?

The Abisko Northern Lights can be seen anywhere between September and early April and the dark skies of Abisko and the surrounding area are a great place to spend the night searching for them.

Can you see aurora in February?

Can you see the northern lights in February? Yes, since February brings shorter days and darker nights, this is one of the best times to spot the northern lights. However, it’s possible to witness the aurora borealis anytime between September and April.

Is Abisko the best place to see northern lights?

Although there’s a whole host of things to keep tourists busy around Abisko, one activity creates more of a buzz than any other: watching the northern lights. The aurora can be seen across northern Sweden but Abisko is widely regarded as the best place in the country – some say the entire world.

How do you track aurora borealis?

The KP index is the most common way to forecast the Northern Lights, and you can use it both for short-term and long-term Aurora prediction. This Aurora forecast indicator (known as “planetary K-index”), is simply a scale to measure the geomagnetic activity that is directly related to Northern Lights visibility.

Is Abisko in the Arctic Circle?

Abisko (Swedish: [ˈɑ̌ːbɪskʊ]; Northern Sami: Ábeskovvu) is a village in Sápmi (Lapland), in northern Sweden, roughly 250 km within the Arctic Circle, and near Abisko National Park, located 4 km west of the village.

Where is best to see Northern Lights February?

What are the best places to see the Northern Lights?

Tromso, Norway. Based in the heart of the aurora zone in the Norwegian Arctic, the city is widely regarded as one of the world’s best places to see the Northern Lights.
Swedish Lapland.
Reykjavik, Iceland.
Yukon, Canada.
Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland.
Ilulissat, Greenland.

How do I get Abisko?

The national park is easy to get to by train, bus or car from Kiruna or Narvik. Both European route 10 and the railway go through the national park. The railway station in the national park is called Abisko Turist. The tourist station and Naturum visitor centre are right next to the highway and railway station.

Is Abisko in Swedish Lapland?

Can you see aurora with eyes?

Yes. Most commonly the aurora seen will be green or whitish, but depending on the strength of the activity, pinks and reds are also visible to the naked eye. The sensitivity of a person’s eyes will also be a factor.

Where can I see the Northern Lights in Abisko?

Lights Over Lapland is the original aurora outfitter in Abisko National Park and offers you the best opportunity to see the northern lights in Abisko with the top rated guides in all of Swedish Lapland on Trip Advisor!

Why is Abisko so popular?

It just so happens that Abisko also sits slap, bang in the middle of The Aurora Zone and so it is no coincidence that it has become hugely popular with Northern Lights enthusiasts.

Where is Abisko National Park located?

Abisko National Park is a spectacular natural region located in North Sweden Lapland. It extends to a large area of 78 square kilometres. This natural region lies at a rough distance of about 195 km within the Arctic Circle. The landscape here is so diverse and varied that it changes seasonally.

Which is the best Aurora adventure holiday in Sweden?

The second holiday to include this Aurora hotspot is our Ultimate Aurora Adventure, which does exactly what it says on the tin. This encapsulates the best that Sweden has to offer. We’ve included the Tree Hotel, ICEHOTEL® and four Northern Lights hunts from Abisko Mountain Lodge along with exciting Arctic activities such as dog sledding.