Top Northern Lights Viewing Spots in the US, UK, and Norway This Winter

While popular destinations like Norway, Finland, Iceland, and Northern Canada offer incredible opportunities to see the Northern Lights, there are also several places in the United States where you can witness this phenomenon. Fairbanks, Alaska is considered the top spot, with options for basecamps and hot springs. Other recommended locations include Arcadia National Park in Maine, Mount Washington in New Hampshire, Headlands International Dark Sky Park in Michigan, the Apostle Islands in Wisconsin, Malletts Bay in Vermont, Glacier National Park in Montana, and Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. Remember to check the dark sky forecast, weather forecast, and Aurora forecast for the best chance of viewing the Northern Lights.