You can watch the northern lights from Finland, courtesy of Northern Lights Alert. Experience the northern lights from the glass igloo hotel Lyngen North in northern Norway. Located by the Lyngenfjord on the Spåkenes peninsula, the hotel is in a prime location for aurora viewing opportunities.

This Alaskan train ride snaking between Anchorage and Fairbanks treats passengers to a winter wonderland with a great chance for Northern Lights views.

In Anchorage, popular aurora viewing spots include Point Woronzof near the airport and Beluga Point off the Seward Highway. Those places tend to get packed pretty quickly on a clear night with a good aurora forecast.

If there's ever been a perfect excuse to escape to a winter wonderland, it's found in Fairbanks, Alaska. Known for its epic views of the northern lights, Fairbanks is an icy plunge into the ethereal beauty of Alaska’s northernmost frontier.

A handful of snow dogs got a front row seat to one of the most beautiful natural events in the northern hemisphere. Video obtained by USA TODAY shows the dogs, part of the Silver Ace Sled Dog Kennel, racing down a snow-covered path in Fairbanks, Alaska ...

That makes 2026 an excellent time to plan a northern lights trip. Whether you're dreaming of auroras above Arctic fjords, frozen forests or even your own backyard, this guide breaks down the best places, seasons and conditions to help you maximize your chances of witnessing one of nature's most spectacular shows.

A group of U.S. states along the northern border have a chance at seeing the aurora borealis Monday night, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting minor geomagnetic storms capable of bringing the northern lights to lower latitudes.

Experience the coziest winter getaway in Alaska at this log cabin Airbnb near Fairbanks. It has an electric fireplace, an outdoor fire pit, and a barrel sauna.