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Chasing the Northern Lights

Everything You Need to Know to See Nature’s Greatest Light Show
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Discover how, when and where to see the northern lights. Make your northern lights bucket list dreams come true. You've seen the stunning photographs and the breathtaking videos, and now it's time to experience the magic of the northern lights for yourself. But where on earth... Read More
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Discover how, when and where to see the northern lights.

Make your northern lights bucket list dreams come true.

You've seen the stunning photographs and the breathtaking videos, and now it's time to experience the magic of the northern lights for yourself. But where on earth can you see them? When's the best time to travel to see the lights in action? And what even are the aurora borealis anyway?

If seeing the northern lights has always been on your bucket list but you don't know where to start, then Chasing the Northern Lights is the book for you. Inside you'll discover:

  • The top places to see the lights, including Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Canada and Alaska
  • The best times to travel for the lights and how to forecast the aurora, without needing a scientific background
  • Tips and tricks on aurora chasing, from choosing the right tour to how to photograph the lights
  • Ideas for what to do when the lights don't show for every location
  • A curated selection of remarkable places to stay, from glass igloos to ice hotels
  • A digestible breakdown of the aurora borealis β€” the science, the myths and everything in between

With Chasing the Northern Lights, you're one step closer to ticking the northern lights off your bucket list.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241796337

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 July 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Travel

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 223.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

About the Author

For decades, DK Travel has been a trusted companion for every trip, creating expert guidebooks loved around the world. But that's only part of our story. We also make books that capture what makes travel so exciting - from stunning coffee-table collections and ultimate wish lists to stories that celebrate the people, places and passions that fuel our wanderlust. Whether you're dreaming, planning or reminiscing, our books bring the world to you - because a great adventure is one that never ends.

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