Where is the Northern Lights?

Everyone has an aurora dream, especially a gentle legend about the northern lights: it is said that lovers who watch the aurora together will be happy for life, which makes the aurora a must-see beauty for many people.

This is a problem-

What is the best place to see the aurora?

Mohe, China? NONONO！ It's as slim as winning a million lottery tickets.

Alaska, USA? It's too cold. Don't! Those who are not afraid of the cold and want to go to the legendary "Death expressway" can try.

Northern Canada? Is there a feeling that Canada is a bit like Tianjin, quiet and peaceful, without galloping poetry? Of course, you just like tenderness, so northern Canada will do.

Biscu in Northern Europe and Sweden? Lapland in Finland? Or Iceland? Or Tromso in Norway? Or a more detailed version:

View the Lights list.

Rovaniemi, rovaniemi: the hometown of Santa Claus. Surrey Cerca: The location of the most famous glass dome hotel in the world. Tromso Tromso: Also known as the "North Gate", the surrounding fjord is an excellent place to observe the Northern Lights. Lofoton Peninsula Lofoton: Norwegian fjord with beautiful scenery. Abisco Abisco: There is a high probability of seeing the aurora in the Arctic Circle, and the local resident population is less than 100. Kiruna: The location of the most famous ice and snow hotel in the world. Vicvik: A small town in southern Iceland. Waterner Glacier: Interstellar location, the third largest glacier in the world. Golden Circle: A region of Iceland where many classic scenic spots, such as the Golden Waterfall and Geysers, are concentrated.

To tell the truth, northern Europe is really suitable for watching the aurora, and each has its own strengths. For those who like the atmosphere of the kingdom, Sweden can be said to be quite historical. If you like fairy tales, go straight to Finland. Glass houses and everything are in Finland. If you are particularly wild, you can basically see the aurora throughout Iceland, which is a great choice.

Then Norway. Tromso Island and lofton Island belong to Norway first. After the fjord passes, the latitude is even north, and it reaches the North Point, which is 7 1 degree north latitude. It is definitely the best place to observe the northern lights, and because the background is a fjord, the effect can't be better! Coupled with the influence of the warm current along the coast of Norway, the temperature here is not only a little higher than other aurora resorts, but also very comfortable to see the aurora. In the aurora area, northern Sweden and northern Finland are inland areas, with strong winds, heavy snow and cloudy days, so the probability of aurora is discounted by the way.

Another reason is the accommodation problem. As winter in northern Europe is the peak season for tourism to see the aurora, there are few cities, villages and towns, and the number of accommodation is limited, so it is hard to get a ticket in winter. Biscu, Sweden and Avaro, northern Finland, where glass huts are located, must book rooms at least three months in advance.

In Tromso, northern Norway, it's not so embarrassing. There are more rooms. The cheapest double room, 800 yuan got it in one night. Northern Europe is very cost-effective.

Of course, no matter where you choose, you should understand that there are three best conditions for observing the aurora: high latitude (preferably near or within the Arctic Circle, Tromso's latitude is higher than others), suburbs far away from urban light pollution and clear and cloudless nights. There is a certain probability that the aurora will appear, not every clear night, so I suggest that you must stay in the area where you can see the aurora for at least three nights.

How to arrange the transportation to Tromso to see the aurora?

There is no direct flight from China to Tromso. There are direct flights from Oslo to Tromso every day, and there are direct flights from Stockholm to Tromso every other day. It is also more pleasant to fly from Copenhagen to Tromso. In view of this, the specific flights and suggested itinerary can be arranged as follows:

Domestic? Copenhagen? Tromso?

Oslo? Helsinki? domestic

Looking at flying so many times, some people may wonder whether the cost will be too high, whether the time will not catch up, and whether it will be spent on the road.

Well, as a classmate who flies to the North Pole N times a year, let's put it this way-

1. flights in northern Europe are generally very cheap, a few hundred yuan a way. And it will be cheaper if you buy it by international air ticket.

It is very convenient to fly in northern Europe. The airport is generally less than 30 minutes' drive from the urban area, and public transportation is developed. Airport check-in is also a self-help tour, so you don't have to wait in line, you can arrive at the airport 1 hour in advance. Each flight 1-2 hours will not take up too much play time.

3. However, flights in Northern Europe also have holes: most of the flights are low-cost airlines, and luggage should be purchased separately in official website without Chinese pages. If it is your first time to contact low-cost airlines, you'd better find an experienced friend to help you study it carefully.

4. I stopped over for one night, so I easily traveled all over the capitals of the three Nordic countries.

Recommend the exclusive route of tiger tour-explore the end of the world, sailing crabs meet the aurora. For the three Nordic countries, there is no better route to enjoy the waves.

How to choose a hotel?

When staying in a hotel in northern Europe, you must choose a good location, because there are also many Nordic immigrants in the past two years, and the public security in the urban area is relatively poor at night. In addition, the winter nights are long, the cities in northern Europe are not large, and there are few lights in the urban areas. So the night here is that kind of opaque, especially cautious black. Living in a biased place, I dare not go out at night.

For Tromso, most activities are held in front of hotels in the city center, while airport bus stops, supermarkets and scenic spots are also concentrated in the city center. In addition, Tromso is very small and most scenic spots can be reached on foot, so living in the city center is the most convenient choice. The downtown area of Tromso mainly refers to the vicinity of Tromso Port, and the specific scope can be referred to the following figure.

Do I need to sign up for the tour to watch the aurora?

Although Tromso is a small city with little light pollution, only faint aurora can be seen in the urban area, so it is necessary to observe it in the suburbs and in the wild. If you are worried that driving at night is not safe, you can choose various aurora groups. The tour guides of the Aurora Group are all locals, and they know best where there will be aurora. Therefore, it is recommended to follow the aurora group to see the aurora.

According to the mode of transportation, it can be divided into four types: snow hiking aurora group, reindeer/dog sledding aurora group, automobile aurora group and aurora cruise ship.

1. Snow hiking aurora group: walking to the extreme light observation point. A professional tour guide will give you professional snowshoes and flashlights. The destination is the Aurora Observatory built in advance. You can have a hot drink in the tent first, have a rest and wait for the aurora to appear.

2. Reindeer/dog sled aurora group: take a husky sled or reindeer sled and chase the aurora under the guidance of a guide. Such an aurora group is interesting and fun. If you want to seek speed and passion, you should choose dog sledding. If you want to pursue stability and safety, you should choose a gentle reindeer sleigh.

3. Automobile Aurora Group: This aurora group is very mobile and suitable for people who are afraid of cold and have average physical fitness, but it is not very interesting.

4. Aurora Cruise: Chasing the aurora by cruise will have a completely different experience from watching the aurora on land. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, sometimes it is easy to have sunny days on the ocean, so you can better observe the aurora. At the same time, this cruise ship is generally equipped with a guide to explain the fairy tale about the Northern Lights and the principle of the Aurora, which is very suitable for travelers with deep experience.

Exploring the end of the world, sailing crabs meet the aurora for a trip, which is actually a cruise ship watching "light". From Tromso all the way to 7 1 degree north latitude, it happens to be a high latitude, and the aurora is unrestrained and exciting in the fjord sky.

Cruise ships also provide short-distance travel and land activities, such as dog sledding, landing in North Point, hiking in the snow, catching king crabs and visiting cities near the port. Anyway, it's much more exciting than the separate aurora group in front, and it's not limited by the number of people. Unlike the previous Aurora group, which has a maximum of 30 people, the Aurora group has only about 20 people. It's sold out without speeding up. Cruise ships come in different sizes and can carry one or two hundred people.

The polar cathedral we have seen. The appearance is simple, triangular and white, and the largest stained glass window in northern Europe is full of poetry, suitable for taking pictures.

Of course, cruise ships also have their disadvantages, that is, they must be booked n long in advance. After all, Tromso is the best place to observe the aurora, and people from all over the world have come. After booking, the shipping space and boat may not be so good, and the fare will also go up. We booked half a year in advance last year, which directly saved 10000 yuan compared with the later booking. ...

Aurora appearance time

The best viewing time of the Northern Lights is from June 10 to March next year, which is slightly different in different regions. The most frequent occurrence of aurora is from 6: 00 pm to 1 pm. Although aurora actually appears all year round, summer near the Arctic Circle is not easy to see even if it is so bright because of extreme sunlight, so summer is usually not a good "sightseeing" season.

In addition, because the light of the moon is very strong, try to avoid going when the moon is full. Of course, I didn't say no, but the moon is too bright, which will affect viewing and shooting more or less.

Recommend several websites where you can inquire about Aurora:

Weekly query:

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Query by minute:

http://www.aurora-service.eu/aurora-forecast/

KP*** is divided into 0-9 grades. When KP=0, it is extremely weak and almost no aurora can be seen. KP=9 is the strongest and has the largest range. Aurora can be seen in many places, but the chance is very small. Generally KP=3 has a great chance to see the appearance of aurora; If KP=6, you can see it most nights. Of course, it is also related to the specific weather conditions of the day. Don't be too superstitious about numerical prediction.

If it's basically sunny, try level 2 in Tromso, and you can see that level 5 or above is a gorgeous aurora feast.

Finally, I wish everyone to see Aurora 666, with the colorful sky of dreams, and be happy forever ~