Northern Lights - THE TRUTH (Iceland vs Lapland, Finland vs Tromso, Norway)

Here is the truth about searching for the Northern Lights in Iceland, Lapland, Finland, and Tromso, Norway. We spent much of the summer specifically looking for the Aurora Borealis in these three countries to tell you where to go and what to avoid.

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[tuijasaari]

What really matters is the Sun’s activity. As long as you’re above the Arctic Circle, Finnish or Norwegian Lapland or in Iceland, if there’s no Sun activity causing the Auroras the location doesn’t really matter. Also, being a Laplander myself, I guarantee the green or whatever colour is at least as bright for the naked eye as it is on camera.
I’m happy that your odyssey for the Northern Lights had a happy ending.😊

[timburgess]

Just been to Svalbard to track the Northern Lights down. All i can say is wow. What a show. A fantastic place. Went out with Better Moments on the skidoos into the wilderness. Total darkness What a place. You cant get much more North than that and the lights were fantastic

[michellearzu]

I have been doing a lot of research on the Northern Lights and this is the most helpful information that I have found. What month was it that you were in Norway?

[elrikup]

Nice Job!
I live about in the middle of Finland maybe little bit more north side, but we are seeing auroras here every winter. . Sometimes they are actually dancing 😊 if they are strong enough you can actually hear them...that crackling sound

[autumndroplet]

As someone who works within the tour operator industry in Iceland, seeing the northern lights is tricky mainly due to the fact that Icelandic weather is extremely cloudy, especially during winter, which blocks visibility and for some reason Mother Nature LOVES to have high activity with really cloudy sky or low activity with no clouds in sight.

Some companies are thinking of changing the policy of the rebooking system, where you are not able to rebook as many time until successful so my main advice would be read the fine print and ask any and all questions directly to the company so that they can let you know what to expect. Unfortunately, the only thing that is guaranteed on the Northern Lights tour is that nothing is guaranteed because we cannot control mother nature.

[marianne_]

cool video, ~! We have been to all three locations too (on separate occasions) Didn't see them in Finland (Saariselkä) due to the clouds, Iceland was pretty good, but our last visit to Tromso/Senja topped it all; so I totally agree with you guys 🤩

[cynthieful]

The fact is, whether you're gonna see them in any country or not it's really just down to luck. Also I've heard that the lights are potentially even more active in autumn and/or spring? But jugding by your videos it definitely seems like Norway has the best chances! It's true that in Finland it often snows a lot which obviously means clouds

[theLifeofMarc]

Which months did you guys travel to each destination? I'm thinking of taking my fam either to Tromso or Iceland. Iceland seems to have the more diverse things to do and see. But if Tromso is where the northern lights are, that's probably where we'll be first. I was also looking at the cruises from Tromso.

[citizenkane]

Followed your hunt for the northern light. But you didn´t go to Nordkap, why. Or northern Sweden while you was on your way tto Tromsö

[mandycooper]

Thanks for this video, really enjoyed watching! What time of year did you go?x

[tompettersson]

i have seen the light 3 times since christmas outside stockholm. But the biggest often appears in the north.

[ishdg]

Lucky to see the Northern lights in Iceland on our first tour, but my companion was disappointed because the lights weren't as strong so she had to join the tour next day (for free). Still happy for the experience! Nature is just wonderful! Can't wait to see it again in Lapland and Tromso!

[rosemarybasse]

I'm leaving for the Lofoten islands in a week or so. We'll be on the islands for about 8 days. I really want to see the lights. Did you guys go that far south at all? Looks like even with a low KP index, they are pretty common there, since the islands are relatively close to Tromso, but I'm wondering how far more north we might need to go.

[Julia-uilw]

We were staying for 7 days in Tromso and saw no lights, as Tromso is super cloudy place. I live Finnish lapland much more, because the more cold it is, the more clear sky and Tromso is not so cold (more windy). Though in my life I saw auroras in Tromso about 15 times, but I would say it was hard. So I guess you just were lucky to catch clear sky and solar activity exatly that time you were in Norway :)

[floro]

Mr Birkeland established the Northern Lights Observatory in Alta (just East of Tromsø) after having had priests in Norway, Sweden and Finland record the duration of Aurora I think for 3 years in their parishes.

[viggoholmsen]

A location that will have all of them beat hands down, is Longyarbyen on Svalbard, more than a 1000 km north of Tromsø and Northern Finland and 1325 km north of Iceland.
The season would also be quite a bit longer.
The most important factor is weather conditions.
You would also have to decide how comfortable you want to be while gazing at the Northern Lights.

[praptijoshi]

At what time did u visit Tromso and Finalnd. I am planning a trip in December. It would be great if you could help

[DipikaRao-ni]

We’re going this December to Abisko, Sweden for three nights. What do u think our odds are? Thanks!

[ohmp]

Nice summary. My hints for to see northern lights are:
– Be north. The norther you are, the better chance you have and the lights are also stronger. You should be at least on the polar circle.
– The best time is around vernal and autumnal equinoxes (22nd of September or March) when the lights are the strongest.
– Be near to an ocean where probability for clear sky is a little higher than inlands.

[sutapabaksi]

Which month did you go to Tromso, Norway ?