Lapland’s
biggest attraction
One of the elements
which provides a year-round draw to Lapland is simply its natural light. It is
unique. It is breathtaking. And the best of all, it is completely free to
enjoy. At whatever part of the year you choose to travel to Lapland, you will
witness natural phenomena which will provide a lasting memory. It is a haven with
photographic opportunities, both for amateurs and professionals. There where
the sun never sets in the summertime, the northern lights color the dark winter
evenings. Lapland, a land of extremes. Extremely beautiful.
At this
time of the year, in the summer, above the polar circle, the sun doesn’t set. The
earth’s axis positions the North Pole towards the sun, which is called the
northern summer solstice. This means 24-hour daylight and a great many
opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts who want to stay out late. No flashlights
needed! Midsummer (around the 21st of June) marks the start of a
period with midnight sun and is
traditionally celebrated with festivities throughout Lapland.
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| Midnight sun near Bodø, Norway |
No sunset
in the summer, but an endless sunset in December, when the sun does not rise
above the horizon. This causes a special effect of a warm, pinkish glow on the
white snow, which is also known as ‘Kaamos’.
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| Kaamos light over Finnish Lapland |
From
September to April the Aurora Borealis
makes its entry in the night sky. The Aurora is a spectacle of dancing green
lights, an explosion of colors and motion. It is caused by solar eruptions that launch
large quantities of energetically charged particles into space. As these
particles approach the Earth, they are pulled in by the magnetic field, and drawn
towards the magnetic poles. In the upper layers of the atmosphere - 50 to 65
miles above the Earth - the charged particles collide with oxygen and nitrogen
atoms, and release their energy. A powerful natural process causing the magical
northern lights.
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| Northern lights in Abisko area, Sweden |
Do you wish to go and see the lights with
your own eyes? Abisko Aurora is a travel agent which specializes solely in
northern lights holidays to Lapland.
