3 different northern light locations in
one holiday, it's now possible! Not only is it plenty of fun, it also puts your
Lapland experience on a higher level.
3 unique spots on the globe, all
located high above the Polar Circle at at least 66° north, each with their own
atmosphere but they all have one
characteristic in common: The Aurora Borealis.
We followed the northern lights on this amazing
journey through winter wonderland...
A holiday produced by Abisko Aurora, combining 3 unique spots in
one trip. The perfect choice to discover the northern lights.
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| Pinetree Lodge |
Start at
the Pinetree Lodge. A beautiful wood-constructed lodge in the middle of the Swedish
pine forests. Charm, cozyness and comfort dominate here in
this wilderness lodge with only 50 beds. Upon arrival, we experience the
'true high north' feeling listening to the crackling log fire and later on in
the hot Swedish sauna. A perfect way to compensate for our first day in the cold
outside temperatures.
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| Dogsledding through pristine wilderness |
The following day, we venture outside and therefore get dressed-up in down outdoor clothing, so we don't even notice the -15° anymore. This lodge is
famous for its private husky kennel. Thankful
for the artic clothing, we don't hesitate to jump on our huskysled and start
mushing! After a lot of barking and jumping while waiting to depart, the dogs
start running and the beauty of the great untouched nordic
wilderness surrounds us entirely. Of
course we also go for a
ride on the snowmobiles, as the frozen lakes and rivers are the perfect
environment for a first-time snowmobile driver.
After a delicious three-course dinner -
reindeer steak with wild berries and mashed potatoes - we go out for a walk on
the frozen lake right next to the lodge. With a clear view on the open night sky, we wait to see the
northern lights dancing above our heads.
After
3 nights in this wonderful
lodge away from the world, it's time to go exploring furhter. The original ICEhotel of Jukkasjärvi is our next stop. We are
curious to see in which kind of uniquely sculptured Art Suite we are going to
spend the night. The Reindeer skins on the large bed of snow and ice comfort us
that we won't be freezing cold tonight. They say sleeping in the cold is
healty, so let's do it! But only after a good night cocktail in a glass of ice - naturally - at the
ICEbar. Provided with a warm thermal sleeping bag, we're off to
bed. It's funny to think that in a couple of months, by the end of spring,
our room ánd the entire ICEhotel construction will be melted away, back to the
Torne River from where the ice surrounding us comes from. The circle of life at
the ICEhotel!
A cup of hot berry juice served at your bedside makes waking up at -5° suddenly more comfortable. An extensive breakfast makes it even better, and ready we are for our train ride through the mountains to our last stop, Abisko. This is the best spot in the world for northern lights observations. We filled up our nights with the only the very best northern lights excursions, to maximize our chances of seeing the magical aurora's.
Up the mountains we go by cable car, to the Aurora Sky Station.
The view over the mountain ranges, the large Lake Törnetrask, and the
famous rock formation is stunning. The
northern lights decide to join us, and we are first-line spectators of one of Nature's most fascinating powers.
Not only a visit to the Sky Station, but also a night out with
northern lights photographer Chad Blakley is a must-do in Abisko! Using his
professional SLR photo cameras, we are ready to make our own photos of the
lights. The odds of seeing the aurora are about 90% in Abisko,
thanks to its clear skies and excellent location. Thanks to Chad's tips and tricks, I get to go home with a great self-made photo of the aurora to
impress all my friends and family with.
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| Abisko Aurora Skystation |
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