{"id":54138,"date":"2025-11-09T21:15:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T18:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/aurora-borealis\/"},"modified":"2025-11-09T21:15:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-09T18:15:06","slug":"aurora-borealis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/en\/aurora-borealis\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to see the Northern Lights this winter and why you should do it in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Northern Lights in Europe in 2026<\/strong> offer a rare opportunity for residents of central and western Europe to witness the beautiful green and purple streaks. This phenomenon returns as the Sun reaches its peak activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NASA confirmed<\/strong> last year that the Sun is reaching its maximum phase in its 11-year solar cycle<\/strong>, which is expected to last until March 2026. This winter, the skies could be lit up over many non-Arctic regions of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So 2026 will be the best year in decades to see the Northern Lights<\/strong>. From the Norwegian fjords to the frozen forests of Finland, the Northern Lights will appear in the Arctic skies. Each region offers a unique experience, from bright urban walks with easy access to remote wilderness lodges where silence and stars rule the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To ensure you get a full-on, multi-hour spectacle, the best places to go are traditionally those within the Arctic Circle<\/strong>. Norway is one of the best places to view the Northern Lights<\/strong>, as it offers a wide range of locations to observe them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Troms\u00f8 <\/strong>is a city located in the heart of the aurora borealis zone in the Norwegian Arctic. It is considered one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights. Troms\u00f8<\/strong> is a popular destination year-round and offers spectacular views of the Northern Lights from September to April. The city is a lively place with more pubs and bars per capita than anywhere else in Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is impossible to find a more remote location than Svalbard<\/strong>, a Norwegian archipelago <\/strong>located far out in the Arctic Ocean. When it comes to the Northern Lights, the dark winter skies of these islands (the sun does not appear above the horizon in February) are the ideal place to observe them. Embark on a journey through the forestless landscapes on everything from snowmobiles to sleds, and enjoy the magic of the polar night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another great option in Norway is Reine<\/strong> in the Lofoten Islands<\/strong>, a small fishing town that was recently named the third most beautiful village in the world by Forbes magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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