If you’ve never seen northern lights the impressive natural phenomenon where they are created bright colored formations in the sky and you think the time has come to enjoy this unique spectacle, continue reading the article. From September 2024 to 2025, the sun will enter the phase of “Solar Maximum”, which is the peak of solar activity in the eleven-year cycle.
Cycle activity is directly related to radiance. The higher it is, the more often it appears in the night sky, which also means it is more visible at lower latitudes. So get ready for more aurora sightings in more places around the world.
Interest in celestial natural phenomena has increased by about 230%, according to recent studies, which has made the areas where you can enjoy this phenomenon more expensive during this time.
According to her research InsureandGothe cheapest area to view the Northern Lights is the Isle of Harris in Scotland. The average price per night for a hotel room is around 50 euros, which is much cheaper compared to other places and much better in terms of entertainment.
In addition to Scotland, the same study also lists 10 other places where you can enjoy green, magenta and purple light formations, based on the average price of a room per night.
Check out the list of the 10 cheapest places to see the Northern Lights:
1. Isle of Harris, Scotland – Average hotel price per night: €50
2. Cairngorms National Park, Scotland – Average hotel price per night: €70
3. Gjogv, Faroe Islands – Average hotel price per night: €75
4. Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales – Average price per hotel night: €90
5. Rovaniemi, Finland – Average hotel price per night: €100
6. Fort McMurray, Canada – Average hotel price per night: €100
7. Exmoor National Park, England – Average hotel price per night: €110
8. Whitehorse, Canada – Average hotel price per night: €110
9. Northumberland National Park, England – Average hotel price per night: €120
10. Levi, Finland – Average hotel price per night: €120
Tip: To fully enjoy the Northern Lights, you need to find as dark a place as possible. Also, avoid using your cell phone so your eyes can adjust to the dark and have a more powerful experience.