The aurora borealis is a natural phenomenon that sounds extremely exotic and something that very few of us are ever likely to see in our lives. However, there are plenty of places even in our own country from where you will be able to get a great view of the Northern Lights.
The clue is in the name, and the further north you go, the more likely you are to see the aurora borealis and the more spectacular it will be. However, if you choose the right time, simply heading in your car to northern Scotland will give you plenty of chance to see the stunning light display.
However, for those who don’t want to leave it to chance, there are also plenty of Northern Lights holidays available. Whilst you can see the lights in places such as Alaska, there are many places much closer to home that offer regular light displays to visitors, and much more to boot.
Many people won’t consider going on a Northern Lights holiday simply because it seems a great deal of money just to watch the lights. However, in areas such as Lapland and Iceland there is a great deal more to do, from ice fishing and skiing through to taking husky safaris and heading out on skidoos. In other words, even without the Northern Lights, such a holiday has a great deal to offer almost anyone.
The best time to catch the lights are in the winter, most prominently between December and April, when the nights are longer and the conditions are just right for this phenomenon to occur. Your best chance to catch a glimpse is late at night or early in the morning.
So if you don’t want to pack the car and spend hours driving to the very tip of Scotland, why not spend a week in some of the most amazing surroundings the world has to offer and take a holiday to see this amazing spectacle.