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The definitive data-driven guide to polar travel — aurora scores, honest budget estimates, and side-by-side comparisons for 62 destinations across 17 countries.
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Answer 3 quick questions — budget, timing, interests — and get your top 5 matched polar destinations with aurora scores, activities, and daily costs.
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Featured Destinations
Tromsø
First-time aurora hunters wanting easy access, city comforts, and world-class guiding
Rovaniemi
Families and couples wanting the full Finnish Lapland winter magic with glass igloo stays
Reykjavik
First-time arctic travellers who want to combine northern lights with Iceland's unique landscapes
Abisko
Aurora purists who want scientifically the clearest skies on Earth for northern lights viewing
Yellowknife
Aurora chasers from North America seeking the continent's highest success rates and most authentic Indigenous experience
Antarctic Peninsula
Bucket-list adventurers seeking the world's most extraordinary wildlife experience in the last great wilderness
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Tromsø vs Rovaniemi
Norway's Arctic capital versus Finland's Santa Claus hometown — both iconic aurora destinations but very different in character.
Iceland vs Norway for Northern Lights
The two most popular aurora destinations — Iceland's volcanic landscapes versus Norway's Arctic coast. Which is right for you?
Tromsø vs Abisko
Norway's most popular aurora city versus Sweden's scientifically proven clearest-sky location. A classic debate among aurora chasers.
Yellowknife vs Fairbanks
North America's two premier aurora destinations — Canada's Aurora Capital versus Alaska's interior powerhouse.
What is PolarTourist?
Aurora Scores
Every destination is rated 1–10 based on geomagnetic latitude, historical clear-sky nights, and Kp index positioning — not marketing claims.
Honest Budgets
Real average daily costs including accommodation, activities, and food. No sponsored fluff — just the numbers you need to plan.
Side-by-Side Comparisons
Detailed head-to-head breakdowns so you can choose the right destination for your travel style, budget, and aurora ambitions.