The Most Magical Places to Sleep Under the Northern Lights
Many people include seeing the Northern Lights on their bucket list, as nothing can compare to the beauty, mystique, and rarity of the aurora borealis.
Thankfully, there are many hotels, cabins, and lodges where you can sleep and stay cosy while aurora-spotting. These are some of the best, and most unusual, places to stay while watching the polaris throughout Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and even Greenland.
For a chance to see the Northern Lights, join Culture Trip’s expertly curated five-day trip to Finnish Lapland. And even if the solar activity doesn’t play fair, you’ll still enjoy an incredible trip with highlights including husky sledding, hiking through the Korouoma canyon and visiting the Santa Claus Village.
1. Nellim Aurora Bubble, Finland
Hotel
3. Treehotel, Sweden
Hotel, Cabin, Treehouse
4. Northern Light Inn, Iceland
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5. Kirkenes Snowhotel, Norway
Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Cabin
6. Sorrisniva, Norway
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7. Hotel Rangá, Iceland
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
The beautiful wooden structure and interior decoration make this an ideal spot for a honeymoon or wedding while aurora gazing, with amazing wedding photo opportunities. Spotting Polaris is the main attraction at Hotel Rangá, which is so remote the view of the night sky is completely unobstructed.
8. Hotel Arctic, Greenland
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9. Hamn I Senja, Norway
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10. Golden Crown Igloos, Finland
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11. Hattvika Lodge, Norway
Apartment, Lodge
12. Engholm Husky Lodge, Norway
Hotel
13. Kemi Seaside Glass Villa, Finland
Villa
14. Svinøya Rorbuer, Norway
Resort, Cabin
15. Harriniva Aurora Dome, Finland
Camping, Eco-Lodge
Want more Northern Lights inspo? You can now ‘starbathe’ under them in your swimsuit!
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