The aurora, a gorgeous natural wonder, attracts tourists all over the world every year. Many people go to different corners of the world to find the most beautiful aurora. Then, do you know which aurora is the best in the world?
Alaska, USA
Alaska in late autumn is a good place to watch the aurora: cross the vast primitive plains and have a romantic encounter with the magical and spectacular aurora. In this vast land called 'the call of the wild', glaciers and snow mountains show a pure and primitive attitude. Ice climbing, hiking, glacier kayaking, uninhabited peaks and roads & hellip& hellip; This is a paradise for adventurers. Pack up your smartphone and tablet, pack your bags and come here to experience a trip that evokes your instincts.
Aurora time: from the end of August to the next April
Via Seattle to anchorage or Fairbank
Northern Sweden
Under the influence of the Gulf Stream, the aurora in Sweden has less cold meaning. The relatively low price, diverse scenery and high Aurora frequency also make Sweden one of the best places to observe the aurora in the world. There are both barren land like the moon and unfathomable dense forests. For lovers of outdoor activities, winter here is particularly vibrant: skiing, sledding, all kinds of Winter Sports & hellip& hellip; The charming and beautiful Stockholm, the historic swaylan and the largest handicraft center in Lapland are enough to give you a colorful trip comparable to the aurora
Aurora time: from late September to early November, and from early March to early April
Both Beijing and Shanghai have opened direct flights to Stockholm
In the vast snow of Lapland, snowboarding is an essential travel tool. You can easily reach the remote and beautiful wilderness of northern Sweden by taking Aurora hideaway's Snowboard equipped garden cabin. The private restaurant's dishes such as wild mushroom soup, reindeer steak and blueberries are cooked with local ingredients over a campfire. The gorgeous aurora in the night sky and the bonfire on the snow will become the most wonderful experience in winter.
Finland
What kind of experience is it to watch an aurora in a transparent igloo? What kind of experience is it to watch an aurora in Santa's hometown? What kind of experience is it to enjoy sauna under the northern lights? All these seemingly irrelevant questions can be answered in Finland. 30% of the land area of Finland belongs to Lapland, but only 3% of the population lives here. The vast wilderness echoes the fantastic Aurora, allowing you to indulge in the boundless world. You can also take a magnificent icebreaker to chase the aurora, or lie comfortably in Santa Claus's ice house and imagine yourself floating among the bright stars. Don't forget to experience the Finnish bath and sweat freely in the birthplace of sauna.
Aurora time: December to January
There are flights to Helsinki from Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chongqing, Xi'an, Guangzhou, Nanjing and Jinan
If you want to experience winter swimming and dare not step into the icy waters, rasyarvi lake can provide you with another option. The local ice floating experience is very novel. Swimmers can wear cold suits to resist the severe cold, backstroke in the icy lake water for 90 minutes and listen to the click of ice breaking. If you are lucky, you can lie on your back on the lake and enjoy the aurora.
Norway
Watching an aurora in one of the most beautiful countries on earth will be an unforgettable thing for life. Magnificent glaciers meander down from Europe's largest ice sheet, and the original and spectacular scenery of the Arctic Circle is amazing. It has magnificent natural scenery and rich and colorful cultural life. As the base of several arctic expeditions, Troms is one of the best places to watch the aurora, and it is also a vibrant and lively city; The charming northern lights of the lovetown islands attract artists from all over the world; The breathtaking Narvik snow mountain and spectacular fjord let the aurora and beautiful scenery firmly surround you. In addition, rich and interesting festival celebrations can also surprise your trip.
Aurora time: mid September to early April of the next year
Hainan sea and air has direct flights from Beijing to Oslo. Travelers from other places can choose to transfer through Copenhagen, Helsinki, Stockholm and other places
69 & deg n; The long and closed winter in the region has created the world's northernmost distillery. At an old NATO base in Norway's lyngen Alps, Aurora spirit uses the melting water of nearby glaciers to make unique gin, vodka, whisky and aguavut. The bunker once used to monitor the enemy during the war was also transformed into a wine cellar with layers of whisky barrels. After enjoying the magnificent natural landscape, you might as well come here to taste a cup of wine brewed with patience and creativity.
Iceland
There is no need to go to a specific city to see the aurora in Iceland. Under the condition of fine weather, it is possible to see the aurora in the suburbs far away from the city, but it is greatly affected by the weather. Of course, even without the aurora, this Atlantic island made of ice and fire has one of the most shocking natural beauty in the world. Whether it's a magnificent volcano or a lovely minke whale, Iceland can always make you feel the strange charm of nature. The scenes in the film are close at hand, and the mountains built by glaciers are beautiful. Here, find your own 'ice and snow fate'.
Aurora time: from the end of August to the middle of April next year
There are no direct flights between China and Iceland, but they can transfer in cities in Denmark, Finland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada
If you want to have an ice climbing experience in Iceland, sol dark horse glacier is an excellent choice. This glacier is near Reykjavik. With convenient transportation and suitable climbing difficulty, it is very friendly for beginners. It is an ideal place to explore Iceland's frozen wonders, even in cold winter. Travelers can explore this mysterious space through glacier hiking provided by extreme Iceland and other companies, and forge ahead in dark blue glacier cracks and gray subglacial tunnels.
Murmansk, Russia
From the end of November to the middle of January, the spectacular Aurora Borealis will cover the vast land of Murmansk. It is the only 'year-round ice free port' in northern Russia and the largest city in the Arctic. Compared with other cities in the Arctic Circle, Murmansk is more harsh and rough, which also makes this city unique. On the Kola Peninsula far away from urban light pollution, lowozero lake is clean and thorough. It is an excellent choice to watch the northern lights.
Aurora time: October to next April
There is no direct flight to Murmansk in China. You can transfer in Moscow
Murmansk is the base of nuclear powered icebreakers, which advance all the way north to explore the unknown world of the Arctic. You can board the world's first 'Lenin' icebreaker and meet the wildest sailing fantasy hidden in your heart in this sea monster launched in 1957. Three groups of group tours are organized on board every day. You can visit the nuclear reactor, map room, bridge and reception hall, and imagine a wonderful trip to become a Cold War spy.
Huangdao Town, Canada
Yelonev (Huangdao town), located in the sub Arctic Circle, has an excellent geographical location to watch the aurora. Most of the winter, it is cloudless and sunny, so it is also rated as the most suitable place to watch the aurora in the world by NASA. The vast wilderness, the roaring off-road aircraft and the beautiful boat house, there is a wilderness that no one can understand, and there is also a friendly culture that integrates many nationalities. You can walk on the long beach of Fred Hearn Regional Park, or drive on the difficult but picturesque Dempster highway to feel the ancient pioneering spirit.
Aurora time: November to march of the next year
There are direct flights from Beijing to Calgary, from Calgary to Huangdao town. In addition, Edmonton, Haifu, Simpson fort and other places in Canada have flights to Huangdao town
During the day waiting for the aurora, you might as well go to the prince of Wales Heritage Museum. The largest museum in the northwest territory is a very interesting Aboriginal museum, which fully shows the history of Huangdao town. Rich collections, lifelike animal specimens and primitive indigenous culture & hellip& hellip; It's also a good choice to understand the causes of the aurora before watching the aurora.