Should I go out tonight?
Compare cloud forecasts for Kiruna, Abisko and Björkliden, then use the night planner. Open expert view for cloud layers and upstream solar wind.
Make a plan
SWEDISHAURORA
67° north · A local guide to Swedish Lapland
Find the northern lights your way. Real local advice for Kiruna and Abisko — whether you head out yourself or come with us.
Go with Swedish Aurora
Step into a warm minivan with a small group and a local guide. We follow the conditions, help you take the photograph, and share the Arctic along the way.
Adult · one evening · standard season
4–5 hours · ages 10+
Operated by Snow Dog Arctic Adventures.
Book through Snowdog · Other tours & packages available
Less chasing numbers. More looking up.
What is the cloud doing? Can you get somewhere dark safely? How do you make the most of the evening, whatever the sky brings?
Compare cloud forecasts for Kiruna, Abisko and Björkliden, then use the night planner. Open expert view for cloud layers and upstream solar wind.
Make a planGet to know public viewing areas, the walking involved and the conditions to check before you leave.
Explore the placesWhen to visit, what to wear, and camera settings that give you somewhere sensible to start.
Open the field guide
SWEDISH LAPLAND / AFTER DARKA useful thing to know
Here in the far north, a low planetary activity number is not a reason to write off the night. Local sky conditions and what you can actually see matter.
Give your eyes time to adjust. Look north, then overhead. A faint arc can be the start of something beautiful.
Understand the forecastTwo good ways to find your night
Free practical advice, public places to explore and a checklist you can use tonight. Start close to your accommodation, learn the sky, and build confidence.
Find a place to startA small-group minivan chase with flexible routing, warm clothing, hot drinks and photography help. We follow the conditions and share the Arctic along the way.
Explore our guided nightsMake a whole trip of it
Find your route north, a warm place to stay, good food and the stories of the landscape. Build the daylight around your aurora nights.
Compare Kiruna, Evenes and Luleå, plus trains and the final transfer.
Plan your journey ↗Explore places from Kiruna to Björkliden, with practical booking advice.
Find your base ↗Sámi culture, Arctic wildlife and a flexible three-night itinerary.
Explore the whole trip ↗Our promise is a simple one
Clear advice. Honest expectations. A place worth discovering, even under a cloudy sky.