 Polar Stratospheric Clouds are also known as nacreous (mother of pearl) clouds due their iridescent appearance. They appear at altitudes between 15 and 25km above the Earth. They are best viewed at twilight,
Moderate aurora activity. -15º. Partly cloudy. Light wind.
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 The trees are full with fresh snow bringing new light and patterns to the landscape.
Low aurora activity. -7º. Snow. Light wind.  The population density of arctic Lapland is less than one person per square kilometre. In fact, reindeer outnumber people. Its not unusual to see more reindeer on the roads than cars.
Periodic aurora activity. -10º. Snow. Light wind.  Lapland is covered with a variety of huts to accommodate hikers, skiers and travellers, ranging from the humble to the grand. They are a great place to have a break from the days activities, or even overnight stays. Most are free.
Periodic aurora activity. -10º. Snow. No wind.  The lengthening days and changing light conditions are the first signs that the arctic spring is around the corner.
Sunrise 10:17. Sunset 14:49. Day (incl. twilight) 6 h 32 min. Good aurora activity. -18º. Cloudy. No Wind.  The most comfortable way to view the aurora on those classic cold and clear nights is to rent your own home with the biggest view of the sky. The northern lights can also be enjoyed warm inside with a mulled wine or whisky in hand. Our packages and price lists will be available soon.
Strong aurora activity. -25º. Cloud increasing. No wind.
When the weather is super cold its time to do some cool science experiments.
Periodic aurora activity. -40º. Clear skies. No wind.  The health benefits of cold weather have been known to the locals for aeons. Babies have their daytime nap outside, and adults regularly take a dip in frozen lakes. Cold Yoga is something new altogether. You can read about Snufkin's adventures in Lapland and other places around the world here.
Low Aurora Activity. -30º. Partly cloudy. No wind.  Lee Friedlander has shown many times that you don't even need to get out of the car to make a great photograph. It's much warmer in there as well. Thanks to Misha del Val for supplying the photograph. He is an artist living and working in Lapland. .
Minor Aurora Activity. -7º. Snow. Light Wind. |
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