The season for northern lights in Åre begins already in August, but it is during the coldest, darkest winter months the phenomenon usually appears in all its glory. There are quite a few elements that need to cooperate for the aurora borealis to light up the heaven, so there are no guarantees you’ll see it. But here are some tips if you want to give it your very best try while in Åre.
- Check out a northern lights’ forecast. On the site you’ll find a map of expected areas to see the northern lights and at what strength.
- Norrsken i Åre at Facebook (in Swedish) is a page for local northern lights enthusiasts. They often give a heads-up of activity and locations where it’s already visible
- Follow the weather forecasts. We need a clear sky for optimal conditions..
- Join Explore Åre for a guided northern lights’ tour (watch video bellow).
Want to learn more about the northern lights? Visit smhi.se for a simple introduction to how and why the aurora appears.
Did you know? The scientific term is actually polar lights. In the Northern Hemisphere they're known as the northern lights (aurora borealis), while in the Southern Hemisphere they're called the southern lights (aurora australis). The Latin word borealis means "northern," and australis means "southern."
