Discover the Northern Lights in Sweden with Explora Project!

Immersion and emotions guaranteed in the heart of Sweden, with your eyes riveted to the sky!

The cold wind, the polar breeze, your hands bundled up in your mittens, and suddenly, ribbons appear above your heads. Their lights ripple, first green, then purple. Time stands still, but the ballet of particles continues to expand: the aurora borealis.

This cosmic phenomenon is undeniably one of the most beautiful. There are few places where the Northern Lights are seen every night. Sweden is one of them. With Swedish Lapland and its immense untouched spaces, this territory is an ideal playground for hunting down the phenomenon of lights in the sky.

To see the northern lights in Sweden, it’s best to know where the clearest spots are and how to read the skies for the best conditions. That’s why it’s a good idea to hire an expert agency for an expedition that will enable you to observe this breathtaking natural spectacle. Are you ready? Discover the Northern Lights in Sweden with Explora Project!

1. Why travel to Sweden to see the Northern Lights?

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Sweden, and especially Swedish Lapland, is a fabulous place to contemplate the northern lights, thanks to its vast regions devoid of cities and tall trees, where only nature shaves the ground. This magical place, whose name is enough to stir the imagination, is home to several protected parks and traditional villages, discreetly tucked away in nature. Sweden is also home to the Sami culture – the indigenous people of Lapland – and a land of reindeer with velvety horns. A perfect combination of northern lights viewing and cultural immersion.

If you want to see the Northern Lights in Sweden, travel between mid-September and the end of March. The peak is between November and January. This is when the nights are longest. Conversely, the summer season and its midnight sun make it impossible to see the ribbons of light.

In addition to a dark night, you need good weather conditions and a strategic geographical position to see the Northern Lights. The less artificial light and clouds, and the higher the Kp index, the better you’ll be able to see the famous dancing lights.

That’s why, to witness the most intense spectacle, you need to get off the beaten track and away from the villages. To do this, we recommend Explora Project, which will provide you with a guide whose mission is to take you to the most remote places in Sweden where you can contemplate the Northern Lights.

2. Explora Project, a responsible adventure travel agency

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Explora Project is a responsible adventure travel agency. As a player in sustainable tourism, this organization offers exploration trips that have a positive impact on local populations and respect the environment. In fact, the carbon footprint and environmental impact of our trips are kept to a minimum.

Explora Project experiences are imagined and designed by our guides, for outdoor enthusiasts and travelers who aspire to a deep connection with nature. Despite being an invitation to surpass oneself, our wilderness adventure trips are accessible to all levels. Simply refer to the level, from 1 to 5, of each expedition to assess its physical requirements.

Explora Project tours are always led by certified guides in small groups. They are committed to passing on their knowledge of the region and their technical know-how. Their mission is also to raise participants’ awareness of environmental issues and propose sustainable solutions to adventure-seeking travelers.

The guides selected by Explora Project are the cornerstone of the community. It’s a real network, passionate about outdoor activities, travel and sharing.

That’s why, if you’re dreaming of observing the Northern Lights in Sweden, Explora Project can help you get away from it all with a responsible, well-thought-out holiday. Our packages give you access to secluded nooks and crannies, unmissable spots for observing the ballet of lights, and a wide range of authentic and sometimes unusual activities. All under the supervision of an expert guide-explorer. Wherever possible, our tours are energy self-sufficient and respect the principles of zero trace and zero waste.

3. Focus on 3 Northern Lights expeditions with Explora Project

Discover 3 experiences that will take you as close as possible to the Northern Lights in Sweden, but also to the traditions and activities typical of the Lappish way of life.

Musher immersion and northern lights in Lapland

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Beyond the Arctic Circle, mushers Régis and Marie have become Explora Project guide-explorers. With their faithful stuffed animal companions, they bring you an extraordinary experience.

In addition to the Northern Lights, you’ll discover the joys and rudiments of campfire evenings, sled driving on stretches of immaculate snow, Sami culture and bivouacking on Arctic soil. The company of dogs is a true joy. A unique and exhilarating 6-day adventure, where the adventurer in you can fully express himself.

Snowshoeing and the Northern Lights in Swedish Lapland

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Like the sled, snowshoes are an indispensable part of Sami life. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the device, as snowshoeing is a rather physical activity. But rest assured, it’s an immeasurable pleasure, accessible to all. What a joy it is to tread the white mantle of Lapland, to brush against fir trees bent under the weight of the snow, to approach reindeer dens and to plunge fully into the purity of the Lappish landscape.

This adventure trip takes place in the Swedish county of Norrbotten. Your base camps are two traditional cottages typical of polar scenery. Of course, throughout the week, you’ll be hunting for the northern lights in a confidential, open region of Sweden, and learning more about the secrets of this natural phenomenon.

Discover Swedish Lapland on snowshoes and pulka skis

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Northern lights and Nordic sports fans, Explora Project offers you the adventure of your dreams. During this week, you’ll alternate between snowshoeing and Nordic skiing through the sparkling, hypnotic landscapes of Swedish Lapland. You’ll also learn how to handle equipment, pull a pulka and set up a bivouac in the heart of the Arctic Circle. But rest assured, you’ll have earned your sleep in a warm, typically Scandinavian chalet.

This initiatory and sporting journey is punctuated by long walks, with your eyes riveted to the celestial vault, to admire the spectacle of the aurora borealis in Sweden. Your expert guide will reveal the secrets behind the formation of these colorful, explosive phenomena that seem to defy all laws of rationality.