Destination Comparison
Kangerlussuaq vs Abisko
The world's two best clear-sky aurora locations — Greenland's ice cap gateway versus Sweden's microclimate marvel. Both claim the world's clearest aurora skies.
✦9/10
Aurora Score
✦9/10
$280/day
Daily Budget
✓$155/day
Expedition ⛺
Accessibility
✓Easy ✈️
Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best Months
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
17h
Dark Hours (Winter)
✓20h
Arctic
Region
Arctic
13 types
Activities
✓17 types
Our Verdict
Both are statistically exceptional; Kangerlussuaq wins on remoteness and ice cap access; Abisko wins on infrastructure, activities, and overall value
Choose Kangerlussuaq if:
Those who want Greenland's vast wilderness and are prepared for significantly higher costs and logistics
Choose Abisko if:
Aurora purists wanting maximum clear-sky statistics in a destination with excellent transport links and the famous Aurora Sky Station
Greenland
Kangerlussuaq
Aurora purists wanting the world's most statistically clear skies and Greenland Ice Cap access
Sweden
Abisko
Aurora purists who want scientifically the clearest skies on Earth for northern lights viewing