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See your first northern lights

Get ready for one of the most unforgettable nights of your life!

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It's time to see the northern lights

The northern lights are such an otherworldly display that people travel from all over the world to Finland to see them. Your first time will certainly be a moment to remember, but the experience never grows old. Head to Lapland and northern Finland to get lost in the beauty of the Aurora Borealis.

The skies are clear tonight

It's time to dress warmly and head outside

The stars are out and the space weather is active

Your chances of seeing the northern lights are great

Pick a dark spot with unobstructed views of the sky

And get lost in the magic of the auroras!

Different colours of the auroras

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The most common colour of the auroras is green.

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Green lights are produced when the sun's particles hit the Earth's atmosphere in altitudes of 100-300 km.

Red auroras are more uncommon and associated with intense solar activity.

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Seeing blue or purple auroras is very rare.

Unique places for northern lights spotting

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Glass-covered cabin

Sleep under the northern lights (literally!) in a glass-covered cabin and you'll have a night like no other. Northern Finland is full of unique accommodation to choose from!

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Frozen lake

A frozen lake is one of the best open places to go aurora-spotting. Go on a guided tour to make sure your trip on natural ice is as safe as possible.

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Top of fell

A fell ("tunturi") in Lapland, with little to no tall trees, is a great place to have unobstructed views of the northern lights. Make sure to dress warmly!