Highlights of Sweden: Northern Lights Chase
By Shweta
Hunt for northern lights – Abisko, Sweden
A trip to Scandinavia is incomplete if you do not aspire or attempt watching the most beautiful natural wonder (for me) – Aurora Borealis. A natural phenomenon that happens when electrically charged particles from the sun enter into the earth’s atmosphere and collide with our gaseous particles. Simply put, A scientific phenomenon that lights up the skies in hues of green, yellow, pink or purple. Multiple factors affect visibility of which three biggest factors remain light, clear skies and the altitude.
Where to Go:
The best part of Scandinavia is that you have a plethora of venues from where you can attempt viewing the Northern Lights depending on your itinerary. Be it Finland, Sweden, Norway or Denmark. More than where to go, it is important when you go chasing the northern lights. Read more on the
My Best Moment:
The entire experience is very surreal and leaves you feeling in want for more. While I spent hours researching the perfect itinerary to ensure that the brief amount of time I had to spend in Abisko would be the best bet of viewing this miracle, much to my dismay I realised these things cannot be so minutely planned. While all my tips here can help you find the best window to view the Northern Lights, plan for getting more out of the experience and if you manage to catch it, well, you can always thank me later.
How to Get There:
Specifically, to Abisko, there are direct trains from Stockholm, however, the journey is much longer via train. Read more on theLink here