Destination Comparison
Lofoten vs Abisko for Northern Lights
Norway's iconic island archipelago versus Sweden's scientifically proven clearest-sky aurora location — both are legendary among aurora chasers but for very different reasons. Lofoten offers jaw-dropping mountain-and-fjord backdrops; Abisko offers maximum statistical viewing success.
✦8/10
Aurora Score
✓✦9/10
$170/day
Daily Budget
✓$155/day
Moderate 🛤️
Accessibility
✓Easy ✈️
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best Months
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
18h
Dark Hours (Winter)
✓20h
Arctic
Region
Arctic
✓19 types
Activities
17 types
Our Verdict
Abisko wins on clear-sky statistics and viewing probability; Lofoten wins on dramatic scenery and photography potential — choose Abisko for maximum sightings, Lofoten for the most beautiful aurora images.
Choose Lofoten Islands if:
Dramatic mountain-fjord backdrops for photography, iconic village reflections, midnight sun in summer, fishing village atmosphere
Choose Abisko if:
Highest clear-sky probability in Scandinavia, Aurora Sky Station, ICEHOTEL nearby in Jukkasjärvi, dedicated aurora infrastructure
Norway
Lofoten Islands
Aurora photographers seeking the world's most dramatic reflections and landscapes
Sweden
Abisko
Aurora purists who want scientifically the clearest skies on Earth for northern lights viewing