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Watching the northern lights in Kiruna<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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In Kiruna<\/a>, as elsewhere, the Aurora Borealis<\/em> is a physical phenomenon that occurs when electrically-charged particles from the sun collide <\/strong>with the earth’s atmosphere. But under what conditions can they be seen? What are the best ways to see the Northern Lights in Kiruna? How do you photograph them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this article, we’ll explain all the essential points <\/strong>you need to know on this subject and be ready to hunt them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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How to see the northern lights in Kiruna?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are many ways to see the northern lights during your trip to Kiruna. Here are the main ones: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you plan to rent a car<\/strong> during your stay in Kiruna, you might like to plan an evening of Northern Lights hunting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll be able to go wherever you like to observe them, and you’ll have all the flexibility <\/strong>you need to move around and reschedule your hunt, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, if you don’t know anything about it, you may have trouble finding your way around<\/strong> and knowing what to look for…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accompanied by a professional guide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’d like someone to accompany you, you can book a guided tour<\/strong>. On this occasion, a guide will take you from your hotel to a campsite<\/strong> in the Kiruna area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then he’ll show you how to set up your camera<\/strong> to capture the northern lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All you have to do is wait for the magic to happen and for them to appear, then capture them and enjoy the show around a log fire<\/strong>. The guide will also take photos of you and the aurora, which you can then collect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During an outdoor activity around Kiruna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are also packages<\/strong> to combine Northern Lights viewing with an outdoor activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can enjoy them on a dog-drawn sleigh or on a snowmobile. You may not get to see this celestial phenomenon, but you’re sure to enjoy your activity <\/strong>in Kiruna!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Northern Lights hunt with a guide<\/div>\r\n

Become a real aurora hunter<\/strong> and learn how to tame your camera to try and capture one! Accompanied by a guide, you'll gather around a campfire to admire<\/strong> Kiruna's night sky<\/strong>, devoid of any artificial light.<\/p><\/div>\r\n

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Northern lights viewing by dog sled<\/div>\r\n

Embark on a unique hunt for the northern lights, wrapped up in a<\/strong> dog-drawn sleigh<\/strong>. You'll have all the equipment you need to keep out the cold, and by the light of the starry sky, you might just catch a glimpse of the famous northern lights<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p><\/div>\r\n

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Snowmobile ride under the northern lights<\/div>\r\n

Enjoy a memorable experience lasting over 4 hours! Climb aboard your snowmobile<\/strong> and ride through the snow-covered landscape of Kiruna in search of the northern lights<\/strong>. You'll enjoy the feeling of freedom that comes with speed and the panoramic views you'll see.<\/p><\/div>\r\n

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Conditions for observing them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In Kiruna, the Northern Lights are only visible from September to April <\/strong>. The best time to observe them is between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m.<\/strong>, with the most impressive appearances usually between 10 and 11 p.m.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Lapland, they can be seen around 200 days a year<\/strong>, or more than one day in 2 on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criteria to take into account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Their observation depends on several criteria: <\/p>\n\n\n\n