The most beautiful creatures of nature are the northern lights
The Northern Lights are one of the most beautiful and memorable natural phenomena. The appearance of the Northern Lights at Arctic Circle latitudes requires a clear sky, suitable space weather, and of course a bit of luck. Santa Claus Village and its surroundings are located on the Arctic Circle in Lapland, so the area is quite suitable for aurora hunting due to its geographical location.
The dark environment favors the Northern Lights
In the center of Santa Claus Village, seeing the Northern Lights can be a bit challenging due to the artificial lighting. However, even in the remote corners of the Village, if you’re lucky, you can see auroras overhead. Right next to Santa Claus Village is Santa’s Forest, which is a great place to spot the Northern Lights. And of course, there are plenty of peaceful forests and waterways in the area around Santa Claus Village.
Northern Lights season on the Arctic Circle begins in late August and continues until early April. The best time to see the Northern Lights is autumn (September and early October) and mid-spring (mainly March.) Statistically, Northern Lights are most visible around the autumn and spring equinoxes. Naturally, the Northern Lights appear regularly in the sky throughout winter. In the autumn, before the bodies of water freeze, you might be lucky enough to see a double aurora, as the Northern Lights are reflected from the surface of a lake or river.
Tips from Elvira: Only a short drive from the Arctic Circle, you’ll find many great destinations for independent travelers to track the Northern Lights. For example, in addition to Santa’s Forest about 10 km northeast of the Arctic Circle along the highway, you’ll find the Olkkajärvi car park, which is well-suited for watching the Northern Lights. You might also get lucky and see the Northern Lights over the city of Rovaniemi, about 6 km south of the Arctic Circle, from the top of Ounasvaara hill.
