Best Northern Lights Destinations for First-Timers
The easiest and most rewarding northern lights destinations for first-time aurora hunters — accessible, well-guided, and with high success rates.
Abisko
Aurora purists who want scientifically the clearest skies on Earth for northern lights viewing
Fairbanks
Aurora chasers from North America and Asia wanting the continent's most reliable viewing with hot spring soaks
Tromsø
First-time aurora hunters wanting easy access, city comforts, and world-class guiding
Yellowknife
Aurora chasers from North America seeking the continent's highest success rates and most authentic Indigenous experience
Akureyri
Iceland returnees and aurora chasers who want higher latitude and fewer crowds than Reykjavik
Jukkasjärvi
Luxury travellers wanting the iconic Icehotel art suite experience with outstanding aurora viewing
Kiruna
Couples wanting the Icehotel experience combined with excellent aurora viewing and dog-sledding
Whitehorse
Adventure travellers wanting aurora, dog sledding, and Yukon wilderness wildlife
All 8 Destinations
Abisko
Aurora purists who want scientifically the clearest skies on Earth for northern lights viewing
Fairbanks
Aurora chasers from North America and Asia wanting the continent's most reliable viewing with hot spring soaks
Tromsø
First-time aurora hunters wanting easy access, city comforts, and world-class guiding
Yellowknife
Aurora chasers from North America seeking the continent's highest success rates and most authentic Indigenous experience
Akureyri
Iceland returnees and aurora chasers who want higher latitude and fewer crowds than Reykjavik
Jukkasjärvi
Luxury travellers wanting the iconic Icehotel art suite experience with outstanding aurora viewing
Kiruna
Couples wanting the Icehotel experience combined with excellent aurora viewing and dog-sledding
Whitehorse
Adventure travellers wanting aurora, dog sledding, and Yukon wilderness wildlife