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<p>The aurora borealis (northern lights) are an amazing natural phenomenon and experts are predicting winter 2025 is going to be a particularly great season for spotting the elusive light show. Here&#8217;s the top five places to get your fix and chill. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-swedish-lapland">Swedish Lapland<strong><em> </em></strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1125" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/anders-blomqvist-8.jpg" alt="Arctic Bath Hotel " class="wp-image-124946" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/anders-blomqvist-8.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/anders-blomqvist-8-600x450.jpg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/anders-blomqvist-8-1000x750.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p><strong>Best for: </strong>Remote landscapes, unbelievable night skies, and unique design hotels and lodges. </p>



<p>Swedish Lapland offers some of the darkest skies in Europe, making it the perfect spot for Aurora sightings, which start in September and can be glimpsed all the way through until March. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="844" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-6.jpeg" alt="Aurora Safari Camp " class="wp-image-124934" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-6.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-6-600x338.jpeg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-6-1000x563.jpeg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Aurora Safari Camp </figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Where to stay?</strong>  There are loads of unique hotels, camps, lodges, and cabins to choose from. Check out the <a href="https://www.aurorasafaris.com/aurora-safari-camp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Aurora Safari Camp</a>, which boasts heated tipi cabins and Lapland cone rooms built on the frozen Råne River. Design-lovers will want to stay at the circular <a href="https://arcticbath.se" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arctic Bath</a>, a floating spa hotel with luxurious cabins, while <a href="https://arcticretreat.se" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arctic Retreat&#8217;s</a> luxe log cabins are a hit with eco adventurers. See more ideas with <a href="https://www.offthemap.travel/destinations/sweden/swedish-lapland/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Off The Map Travel</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-finnish-lapland">Finnish Lapland </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="749" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Apukka-1000x749.jpeg" alt="APukka Cabins " class="wp-image-124937" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Apukka-1000x749.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Apukka-600x449.jpeg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Apukka.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Aoukka Cabins </figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Best for:</strong> Bucket list, Aurora cabin breaks, families, and meeting Santa Claus. </p>



<p>Finland&#8217;s famous for its glass-roofed cabins, where you can watch the Aurora dance across the sky above your bed. Its easy access from Rovaniemi or Ivalo, makes it ideal for families, couples, and first-timers wanting to experience the magic of Santa Village alongside the Northern Lights.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-7-1.jpeg" alt="Arctic treehouse Hotel " class="wp-image-124938" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-7-1.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-7-1-600x600.jpeg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-7-1-1000x1000.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-7-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-7-1-500x500.jpeg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-7-1-1100x1100.jpeg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p><strong>Where to stay?</strong> <a href="https://arctictreehousehotel.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arctic Treehouse Hotel</a> boasts panoramic views and private saunas high above the forest, while <a href="https://levi.northernlightsvillage.com/cabins-and-suites/aurora-cabin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Levi Northern Lights Aurora Cabins&#8217;</a> luxury igloos allow you to view the Aurora from your bed. Family-friendly <a href="https://apukkaresort.fi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apukka Resort</a> features ice saunas and Aurora snow trains. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-northern-norway">Northern Norway </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="844" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-8.jpeg" alt="Northern Lights Hamn I Senja" class="wp-image-124939" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-8.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-8-600x338.jpeg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-8-1000x563.jpeg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hamn I Senja. Image @ Visit Norway</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Best for:</strong> Dramatic fjords, Arctic culture, whale-watching, Aurora safaris. </p>



<p>Believe us when we say North Norway offers some of the most stunning Aurora activity in the world, which, when combined with fjord cruises, Sami culture, and whale-watching, makes it one of the most unique destinations in the Northern hemisphere. </p>



<p><strong>Where to stay: </strong>You&#8217;ll swoon over <a href="https://www.lyngenlodge.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lyngen Lodge</a>, a boutique mountain lodge that offers snowmobile safaris and photography tours. Want some Norwegian fjords action? Best stay at Malangen Resort, a stunning fjord-side stay with no light pollution. For a more off-the-grid adventure, <a href="https://www.hamnisenja.no/en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hamn i Senja</a> is a remote island resort, perfect for peaceful Aurora moments. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-iceland">Iceland </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="883" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-9-1000x883.jpeg" alt="Hotel Rangá " class="wp-image-124940" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-9-1000x883.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-9-600x530.jpeg 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Unknown-9.jpeg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hotel Rangá </figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Best for:</strong> Volcano safaris, short breaks, self-drives, natural geo-thermal spas and dramatic terrain&nbsp;beneath the Northern Lights. </p>



<p>Just four hours&#8217; flight away, Iceland&#8217;s ideal for a mini break this winter. Its unique geology has seen it branded as the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’, where glaciers and volcanoes sit beside frozen waterfalls, geysers, and lava fields. </p>



<p><strong>Where to stay?</strong> <a href="https://hotelranga.is" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hotel Rangá</a> is Aurora watching hotel goals, with a dedicated observatory, so you don&#8217;t miss any of the celestial action. Also check out <a href="https://www.bluelagoon.com/accommodation/retreat-hotel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blue Lagoon Retreat</a>, an award-winning resort with a subterranean spa, Michelin-starred restaurant, and private lagoon sourced from the same healing waters as the infamous Blue Lagoon. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-greenland">Greenland </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1445" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-07-at-14.09.05.png" alt="Northern Lights Iglo i Ilulissat" class="wp-image-124944" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-07-at-14.09.05.png 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-07-at-14.09.05-600x578.png 600w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-07-at-14.09.05-1000x963.png 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Iglo i Ilulissat</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Best for: </strong>Unique adventures and remote, off-grid winter experiences. </p>



<p>Offering some of the most unforgettable experiences in the Arctic wilderness, Greenland is the real deal when it comes to off-the-beaten-track adventures &#8211; think remote lodges, dog sledding, and Inuit culture combined with some of the twinkliest night skies anywhere on earth.</p>



<p><strong>Where to stay:</strong> <a href="https://hotelarctic.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hotel Arctic</a> is officially the world’s most northern four-star hotel, while <a href="https://www.offthemap.travel/accommodation/hotel-icefjord/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ilulissat Icefjord Lodge</a> is a brand new eco-lodge situated right on the edge of the Ilulissat Icefjord, where icebergs float past your window and the Northern Lights frequently illuminate the sky. </p>



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