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Image Description: Two travelers admiring the Northern Lights on a frozen lake in Sweden
Imagine standing in a snowy forest, watching the magical Northern Lights dance above you. If that sounds like your kind of adventure, here’s where to catch the show of a lifetime.
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Get expert guidance on a Northern Lights tour. Plus, try planning for a longer trip so there’s more time to experience the aurora.
   
Top destinations for the Northern Lights
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Image Description: Landscape shot of a log cabin in Alaska’s White Mountains National Recreation Area, blanketed by a night sky of aurora lights
Fairbanks, Alaska
August to April
After a day of dog sledding and hot spring dips, relax in a secluded lodge and see the lights from your doorstep.
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Image Description: Landscape shot of the Northern Lights dancing above the iconic Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavík, Iceland
Reykjavík, Iceland
Late August to mid-April
Watch the sky glow in the city center or at Thingvellir National Park—home to vast lakes and clear, dark skies.
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Image Description: A bright green streak of light above the Tromsø port in Norway
Tromsø, Norway
Late September to late March
Go aurora hunting atop Mount Storsteinen, then venture out of the city with passionate astrophotographers.
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Psst...Sweden and Canada also have epic light shows. Don’t miss more traveler tips at the end of our guide.
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