Northern Lights - Swedish Lapland
Aurora forecast for Swedish Lapland and the famous Abisko 'Blue Hole'. Track Northern Lights at Kiruna, Jukkasjärvi.
Upcoming Opportunities
When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.
This forecast answers the question every aurora photographer asks: "Can I actually see the aurora tonight?" Unlike simple Kp forecasts, we combine NOAA's OVATION aurora model with real-time cloud cover, visibility, and darkness data to predict true viewing conditions.
Swedish Lapland's Abisko area is world-renowned for the "Blue Hole" - a unique microclimate created by surrounding mountains that push clouds aside, giving Abisko statistically the clearest skies in all of Scandinavia.
What makes Swedish Lapland special:
- The Blue Hole - Abisko's microclimate creates exceptionally clear skies even when neighbors are cloudy
- Lake Torneträsk - Sweden's sixth largest lake offers stunning aurora reflections
- ICEHOTEL - Jukkasjärvi's frozen art hotel provides unique foreground subjects
- Sami culture - Jokkmokk offers authentic cultural experiences alongside aurora viewing
Aurora season runs September through March. Abisko's clear sky advantage makes it a top choice for photographers who can't reschedule their trip around weather.
Location status
3 of 11 locations currently active
Abisko
ActiveFamous 'Blue Hole' microclimate with clearest Nordic skies
Ends in ~12m
4 opportunities in next 10 days
Abisko
ActiveFamous 'Blue Hole' microclimate with clearest Nordic skies
Abisko, Norrbotten, Sweden
Ends in ~12m
4 opportunities in next 10 days
Björkliden
InactiveMountain resort near Abisko with lake reflections
Björkliden, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Kiruna
InactiveArctic mining town with surrounding wilderness
Kiruna, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
Jukkasjärvi
InactiveHome of ICEHOTEL with Torne River views
Jukkasjärvi, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
Riksgränsen
InactiveNorwegian border ski resort in mountain terrain
Riksgränsen, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Solar Elevation too high (-8°, ≤ -8.0°)
3 opportunities in next 10 days
Torneträsk
ActiveSweden's sixth largest lake with mountain backdrop
Abisko, Norrbotten, Sweden
Ends in ~12m
4 opportunities in next 10 days
Gällivare
InactiveMining town gateway to Stora Sjöfallet
Gällivare, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Jokkmokk
InactiveSami cultural center on the Arctic Circle
Jokkmokk, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Porjus
InactiveHydropower heritage with dam and aurora reflections
Porjus, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (99%, ≤ 30.0%)
Luleå
InactiveCoastal Lapland with archipelago and frozen sea
Luleå, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
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