O
ne of nature’s most fascinating
creations, the ethereal Northern
Lights, or Aurora Borealis have
stunned many a man into silence. Mystery
shrouds the Aurora Borealis, which is
created as a result of the sun ejecting
charged particles. Each Northern Lights
experience is unique as the light can vary
drastically in appearance from slithers to
waves and in many different colours from
pink to white and, most commonly, green.
The opportunity to witness nature’s most
spectacular light show is a rare and, truly,
unforgettable moment.
The mountain base of Abisko, in the heart
of Swedish Lapland, is one of the key areas
to view the ethereal lights and to enjoy
an active winter holiday. The mystical
deep frozen lakes and pearly white snow
provide the perfect scenery for reindeer
sledging, ice sculpting, skiing and, of course,
that mesmerising burst of multi-coloured
light.
WHEN TO GO
The recommended time of year to visit
Swedish Lapland is between November
and March, when there are some of the
best opportunities to view the Northern
Lights in amongst the black velvet skies or
‘
Kammos’, as the locals call it. During these