| The northern lights, aurora borealis, are an | | | | another awesome display of the lights. Similar to |
| incredibly amazing display of nature, which can | | | | Tromso, this is one of the coldest options for |
| only really be appreciated in person. Photos do not | | | | your trip, so be sure to pack your thickest and |
| do them justice. There are several countries in | | | | warmest gear! It is definitely not recommended |
| which it is possible to see the northern lights, and | | | | to attempt the snowmobile ride yourself, |
| the 'best' of these is often argued. Clarity, | | | | especially if you have never lived in the area or |
| brightness and awe-inspiring value of the lights is | | | | experienced similar climates. Fortunately this |
| dependant almost completely on the time of year, | | | | doesn't affect your trip, as you can easily seek |
| weather and several other environmental factors. | | | | professional guidance. There are several tour |
| This can be another hurdle in deciding where to | | | | operators in the area that do just that. Be sure |
| go. Here, we will clear up some of the confusion | | | | to look around for the best deals. |
| on where to go and present three of the best | | | | Iceland |
| possible holidays for you so see the lights. | | | | The city of Reykjavik in Iceland is our final |
| Norway | | | | contender for the best place to see the northern |
| In January, the arctic town of Tromso in northern | | | | lights. From the city itself, displays are not as |
| Norway is easily one of the best places for a | | | | spectacular due to the amount of street lighting |
| northern lights holiday. Situated over 300km inside | | | | affecting the view. Not to worry, further out of |
| the arctic circle, the aurora borealis are viewable | | | | the city you can see the lights perfectly. Once |
| between 6pm and 1am every second day at the | | | | again there are several operators in the area |
| very least. For most of the month, Tromso lies in | | | | offering their professional guidance and expertise. |
| complete darkness as the sun never breaks the | | | | The best part is that you are still close to all the |
| horizon. The biggest attraction of seeing the | | | | city action. Iceland is situated in one of the most |
| auroras in Tromso in January is the northern lights | | | | active areas of the Aurora Ovals - where the |
| festival, held in honor of the lights, and to | | | | northern lights are formed. As long as there is |
| celebrate the first dawn of the year. It is also | | | | clear sky, the lights are almost always visible. |
| host to a variety of international music and boasts | | | | While we believe these are among the best |
| an awesome party atmosphere. This alone makes | | | | places in the world to see the northern lights, |
| Tromso an excellent choice for you to see the | | | | there are quite a few other options. These include |
| northern lights. Even if the festival and party life | | | | Sweden, Finland, Lapland, and Alaska. If you can't |
| isn't your scene, Tromso still stands at the | | | | seem to arrive at a conclusion, there's no reason |
| forefront of aurora holiday destinations. | | | | not to see them twice, or more, considering most |
| Canada | | | | places have an abundance of other activities |
| On almost the opposite side of the world, Canada | | | | including dog sledding, skiing and much more. What |
| provides another amazing place to see the | | | | better time to start organizing your northern lights |
| northern lights. A one hour each way snowmobile | | | | holiday. |
| ride north of Lake Superior, Ontario, offers yet | | | | |