Northern Lights - Swedish Lapland
Aurora forecast for Swedish Lapland and the famous Abisko 'Blue Hole'. Track Northern Lights at Kiruna, Jukkasjärvi.
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
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Abisko
InactiveFamous 'Blue Hole' microclimate with clearest Nordic skies
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
Abisko
InactiveFamous 'Blue Hole' microclimate with clearest Nordic skies
Abisko, Norrbotten, Sweden
Björkliden
InactiveMountain resort near Abisko with lake reflections
Björkliden, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (74%, ≤ 30.0%)
Kiruna
InactiveArctic mining town with surrounding wilderness
Kiruna, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity 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%)
Riksgränsen
InactiveNorwegian border ski resort in mountain terrain
Riksgränsen, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Visibility too low (724.0, ≥ 8000.0m)
12 opportunities in next 10 days
Torneträsk
InactiveSweden's sixth largest lake with mountain backdrop
Abisko, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
2 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%)
Porjus
InactiveHydropower heritage with dam and aurora reflections
Porjus, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (100%, ≤ 30.0%)
1 opportunity in next 10 days
Luleå
InactiveCoastal Lapland with archipelago and frozen sea
Luleå, Norrbotten, Sweden
Right now: Total Cloud Coverage too high (62%, ≤ 30.0%)
2 opportunities in next 10 days
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