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Abisko’s Best Kept Secret: Why Autumn Might Be the Best Time to Visit
When most people dream of seeing the Northern Lights, they picture deep winter with snow-covered trees, frozen lakes, and thick jackets pulled tight against the cold. And while winter in Abisko certainly has its magic, there’s another season that often flies under the radar and it might just be Abisko’s best kept secret.
Still Personal, Still Passionate: Even After 1,000+ Five-Star Reviews
Lights Over Lapland has always been about quality over quantity. Even as our team has grown and more guests from around the world join us in Abisko, we’ve worked hard to keep that small and personalized spirit alive.
The Science Behind Auroras – How the Northern Lights Are Formed
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and seen glowing, dancing lights? That magical display is called an aurora, and it’s one of nature’s most incredible light shows. But how are auroras formed? Let’s break it down in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
Why Lights Over Lapland is the Best Aurora Tourism Company in the World
By now, you have probably heard a lot about AI, or artificial intelligence and all of the powerful things that this new technology can do. But do you know what AI really is? Long story short, AI is simply the combined knowledge of the human race collected from every nook and cranny of the internet, no matter how large or small. A few weeks ago, one of our guides, Miquel sent me a message with screenshots from a Chat GPT session where he had asked AI its opinion on what was the best aurora borealis tourism company on planet Earth.
Colors and lights: Experience the stunning autumn of Abisko National Park!
At last, fall is here! While animals are busy preparing for the approaching winter, Abisko National Park is undergoing a stunning transformation. Whether you’re an avid photographer eager to witness and capture the Northern Lights or simply want to experience nature in all its glory, this time of year is perfect for visiting and exploring the Swedish Arctic. Here’s why!
Autumn travels: Why you should plan a trip to Abisko this fall!
You may have already marked Abisko as one of the world’s best locations to see the Northern Lights and added it to your bucket list as the ultimate winter getaway. But did you know Abisko is just as special in the fall? Nestled among stunning mountain ranges in the north of Sweden, Abisko’s Autumn atmosphere is nothing short of extraordinary as the town and National Park offer abundant possibilities for adventure and discovery.
From one traveler to the next: This is how you make the most of your day in Abisko
Snow-covered mountain ranges, frozen lakes, and dancing shades of green: A trip to the Arctic truly is one for the books! Located 200 kilometers above the Arctic Circle, Abisko National Park welcomes guests from around the world to one of Europe’s last remaining wild places, allowing for plentiful activities to make the most of your stay. Coming from a traveler who has fallen in love with Abisko and already returned for a second time, here come two must-do recommendations that are not to be missed while you’re there.
Travelers’ Choice: 1000 five star reviews for Lights Over Lapland on TripAdvisor!
Much can be said about one’s own journey and ambition, but when it comes to providing experiences to guests who look to Abisko National Park for a trip of a lifetime, their credentials and feedback is what truly really counts and matters. Hence, at Lights Over Lapland, we could not be more proud to look back at a decade-long streak of more than 100 five star reviews each year on TripAdvisor.
Top ten reasons to visit Abisko this Autumn!
Abisko is the best place in the world to see the northern lights, regardless of the season! Abisko has a special microclimate that blesses us with more clear skies than any other location in the Aurora Zone—every single one of our holiday package guests saw the lights on at least one night during their stay last season! The gorgeous mountains that surround Abisko create a phenomenon known as the “Blue Hole of Abisko” which gives us a unique advantage when it comes to aurora hunting! If you are interested, you can read more about the Blue Hole of Abisko here.
