Spring equinox Auroras in Rovaniemi
Hello guys! Have I told you that Equinoxes are a great time to see Aurora Borealis? I guess I have! Spring Equinox comes on March 20th, however, great Northern Lights spotting period begins at least two weeks prior and continues for a couple of weeks after the Equinox. Actually, the whole March and the beginning of April are generally good months to spot Auroras. There are several factors that make seeing the Auroras easier. First...
Northern Lights and activities in Luosto
Hello guys! Today I have a little bit different story for you. In addition to Northern Lights there will also be some info about activities in Lapland. I hope you are going to like it! I truly feel that I am privileged to live in Lapland. It is an absolutely beautiful region! I travel a lot around here and this time I am heading to Luosto. Luosto is still one of the “hidden gems” of Lapland. This place is really tiny, but...
Aurora Borealis forecast in Lapland
Hello guys! I have a got a new interesting post for you! Many people would like to know if the Auroras will show up in the skies when they visit Lapland. Certainly, it is a noble wish! However, sometimes it is difficult to give definitive answers, because predicting Aurora Borealis is a tricky business. Aurora Forecast is always an estimate, which sometimes works and sometimes doesn’t. Here are all the useful tips and internet...
How to take photos of Northern Lights
Hello guys! In this Aurora Hunter post I will share some of my tips and techniques on how to capture photos of Northern Lights. Cameras nowadays are constantly getting better and sometimes, when the Auroras are bright, it is even possible to take some photos of it with a cellphone. I assume, however, that this is not enough for you and you are reading this post to discover some better techniques. So, here we go! The Basics –...
How to see Aurora Borealis in Levi, Lapland
Hello guys! How is your hunt for Northern Lights going? Recently I made a trip to one of my favorite destinations in Finnish Lapland – Levi Ski Resort. It offers a great choice of activities for everyone: husky and reindeer rides, snowmobile safaris, spa, delicious Lappish food, a lot of cross-country skiing paths and, of course, the amazing alpine ski slopes! It is also just a beautiful place where I always feel at home. Levi is...
Best spots to see northern lighs near Saariselkä
Days are getting shorter all the time and it means we have more and more time to spot northern lights or aurora borealis from the night sky. Here in Saariselkä we have lot of good spots to see Auroras because we don’t have so much light disturbance. Nearest city in South is Sodankylä (120km), North Ivalo (30km), West Levi (over 150km) and East Murmansk (Over 300km). Also getting here is really easy due to Northern most international...