From Alaska to Finland, these are seven of the best places to see the northern lights. Here's how to plan a trip to see the aurora borealis and where to stay.

On January 10, 2026 in Reykjavik, Iceland, @dori.in.iceland shared a video of the Aurora Borealis shimmering above the city. In the video, soft waves of green light ripple across the dark winter sky, ...

While Iceland isn't the only place in the world to view the northern lights, the Nordic country's location near the Arctic Circle means the light show can be visible for more than 100 nights per year.