polarlichtreise.comhttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/Plan northern lights and winter trips to Norway, Lapland and Iceland: best season, forecasts, routes, packing lists and photography.enAbisko – northern lights in Swedish Lapland, Aurora Sky Station and how to get therehttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/abisko-northern-lights-sweden/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/abisko-northern-lights-sweden/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Plan Abisko for the northern lights: why the sky is often clearer, Aurora Sky Station (season, hours, prices), getting there by night train or via Kiruna. As of October 2026.Henningsvær: the football pitch at the end of the worldhttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/henningsvaer-football-pitch-lofoten/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/henningsvaer-football-pitch-lofoten/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Henningsvær in Lofoten: finding the famous seaside football pitch, getting there, parking, drone rules, best time from midnight sun to aurora. As of 10/2026.Northern lights in Reykjavík: best spots in and near the cityhttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/northern-lights-reykjavik-best-spots/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/northern-lights-reykjavik-best-spots/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Aurora from Reykjavík: Grótta, Öskjuhlíð, Þingvellir with distances and parking, reading the vedur.is forecast, tour or rental car. As of 10/2026.North Cape in winter – convoy driving, northern lights and what you need to knowhttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/north-cape-in-winter/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/north-cape-in-winter/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000North Cape in winter: E69 convoy times, getting there via Honningsvåg, North Cape Hall, northern lights, polar night, costs and safety. As of October 2026.Iceland in winter by rental car – planning, roads, insurance, aurorashttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/iceland-winter-rental-car/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/iceland-winter-rental-car/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Iceland in winter by rental car: route planning, road conditions (umferdin.is), weather warnings, winter tyres, insurance (gravel, sand, wind), daylight and aurora tips. As of October 2026.Understanding the aurora forecast – Kp index, Bz and cloudshttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/aurora-forecast-kp-index/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/aurora-forecast-kp-index/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Aurora forecasts explained: what the Kp index means, why Bz and solar wind matter, which sources help (NOAA, FMI, yr.no, vedur.is) and how to plan an aurora night. As of October 2026.Best time for northern lights in Norway – month by monthhttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/best-time-northern-lights-norway/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/best-time-northern-lights-norway/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000When is the best time to see the northern lights in Norway? September to March compared: darkness, polar night, weather, daylight and prices. As of October 2026.Tromsø in winter – polar night, northern lights, trips and practical tipshttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/tromso-in-winter/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/tromso-in-winter/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Planning Tromsø in winter: polar night dates, aurora chances, sights like the Arctic Cathedral, fjord trips, tour or rental car, clothing. As of October 2026.Lofoten in winter by car – route Svolvær, Henningsvær, Leknes, Reine, Åhttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/lofoten-in-winter-by-car/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/lofoten-in-winter-by-car/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Lofoten in winter by rental car: route along the E10 from Svolvær to Å with map, distances, driving times, winter rules (studs, lights, alcohol limit), arrival via Bodø and aurora tips. As of October 2026.Route Tromsø – Nord-Troms – Skjervøy in winter (with ferries)https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/route-tromso-nord-troms-skjervoy/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/route-tromso-nord-troms-skjervoy/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Winter route from Tromsø via Breivikeidet, Svensby, Lyngseidet and Olderdalen to Skjervøy: map, ferries, timetable-based travel times, a ferry-free alternative and aurora tips. As of October 2026.Photographing the northern lights with phone and camera – settings that workhttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/photographing-northern-lights-phone/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/photographing-northern-lights-phone/Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000How to photograph the aurora: phone night mode and pro mode, camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter), focus, tripod, batteries in the cold and editing. As of October 2026.Packing list for −30 °C and the polar night – also with kidshttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/packing-list-polar-night/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/packing-list-polar-night/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Packing list for Lapland, Tromsø and Lofoten in winter: layering, clothing for adults and children, what you can rent, tech, first aid, documents. As of October 2026.Christmas in Lapland with kids – planning, Santa and alternativeshttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/christmas-lapland-with-kids/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/christmas-lapland-with-kids/Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Planning Christmas in Lapland with children: when to book, Rovaniemi and Santa Claus, quieter alternatives, daylight, cold, holiday opening hours and budget. As of October 2026.Husky safari with kids – how it works, age, clothing and animal welfarehttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/husky-safari-with-kids/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/husky-safari-with-kids/Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Husky safaris in Lapland or northern Norway with children: what happens, minimum age, duration, clothing and how to recognise a responsible operator. As of October 2026.Rovaniemi, Levi or Saariselkä? Lapland destinations comparedhttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/rovaniemi-levi-saariselka/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/rovaniemi-levi-saariselka/Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Rovaniemi, Levi, Ylläs, Saariselkä or Inari – which place in Finnish Lapland suits you? Compared by access, atmosphere, families, auroras and activities. As of October 2026.Northern lights tours compared – coach, small group or photo tour?https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/northern-lights-tours-compared/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/northern-lights-tours-compared/Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Aurora tours in Tromsø, Lapland and Iceland compared: coach tours, small groups, photo tours and self-driving. What to check for booking, cancellation and clothing. As of October 2026.Where and when to see the northern lightshttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/where-when-to-see-northern-lights/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/where-when-to-see-northern-lights/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Seeing the northern lights: best months, best time of night, the best regions in Norway, Lapland and Iceland, reading forecasts and taking photos. As of October 2026.Planning Lapland with kids – season, places, activities, clothinghttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/lapland-with-kids/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/lapland-with-kids/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Planning a family trip to Lapland: best time with children, which place suits you, activities and age limits, layering, kids and cold, documents. As of October 2026.Glass igloo and aurora cabin – is it worth it?https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/glass-igloo-aurora-cabin/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/glass-igloo-aurora-cabin/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Glass igloo or aurora cabin in Lapland: what to expect, pros and cons, who it suits, what to check when booking (heated glass, location, cancellation). As of October 2026.Polar night and daylight – how dark is it up north really?https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/polar-night-daylight/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/polar-night-daylight/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000Polar night in Tromsø, Lofoten and Lapland: dates, how much light there is at midday, blue hour, day planning and tips for the winter darkness. As of October 2026.What does a family trip to Lapland cost? The cost factorshttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/cost-lapland-family-trip/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/cost-lapland-family-trip/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000Budgeting a family trip to Lapland: cost items (flights, accommodation, rental car, tours, clothing, food), what drives prices and how to save – without invented flat prices. As of October 2026.Northern lights in September and October – an autumn trip northhttps://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/northern-lights-september-october/https://polarlichtreise.com/en/articles/northern-lights-september-october/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000Auroras in autumn: why September and October are good months, equinox, autumn colours (ruska), weather, destinations and packing. As of October 2026.