Experience the Northern Lights in the Jämtland wilderness

2025 will be a year to remember for anyone fascinated by nature's magnificent phenomena. According to Claes Lundberg, a member of the Swedish Astronomical Society and resident of Västerås, the sun is now at its eleven-year activity maximum. This means an increased chance of experiencing the northern lights – even further south than normal. In Jämtland's untouched nature, the conditions for admiring the northern lights are perfect.

Jämtland's scenic landscape – Your northern lights destination

With its vast forests, high mountains and dark night skies, Jämtland is one of Sweden's most magical places to see the Northern Lights. The region offers minimal light pollution, providing clear and unobstructed skies to experience the dance of light.

Claes Lundberg explains that the northern lights occur when particles from the sun, ejected during powerful solar flares, collide with the Earth's atmosphere. "We are at a maximum in the sun's eleven-year cycle, which means many powerful flares that increase the chances of seeing the northern lights far south, sometimes all the way down to Germany. In 2025, there are great opportunities to see the northern lights in Jämtland and other parts of Sweden," says Claes.

However, for the ultimate Northern Lights experience, a trip to the northern parts of Sweden is recommended, where conditions are ideal for Northern Lights hunting. Here, the darkness is deeper and light pollution is low, making it easier to see the dance of light in the sky.

Tips for maximizing your Northern Lights experience in Jämtland

1. Keep an eye on forecasts: There are apps and websites that track aurora activity and cloud cover.
2. Seek the darkness: Places far from cities and light pollution, such as the mountain areas of Jämtland, are ideal.
3. Dress warmly: Winter in Jämtland can be cold, so bring warm clothes and a thermos with something hot to drink.
4. Capture the magic: Bring a camera and tripod to photograph the Northern Lights, or just sit back and enjoy the moment.

For an even stronger experience, you can book one of our specially designed Northern Lights packages at Swedish Wilderness Adventures , where you get the chance to combine Northern Lights hunting with authentic nature experiences.

Our Northern Lights packages in Jämtland

With us you can choose from several sustainable and personalized adventures, including:

• Northern Lights Safari: Follow our experienced guides to the best viewing spots, where the chance of seeing the Northern Lights is greatest.
• Accommodation in natural environments: Experience the Northern Lights from our charming mountain cabins or tent sites under the starry Jämtland night sky.
• Unique combinations: Combine Northern Lights hunting with activities such as skiing, cross-country skiing or a dinner with local delicacies in a genuine Jämtland environment.

Book your Northern Lights trip

Let 2025 be the year you realize your dream of seeing the Northern Lights in the untouched nature of Jämtland. Explore our Northern Lights packages and other adventures at Swedish Wilderness Adventures and let us help you create a memory to last a lifetime.

Jämtland awaits – under a sky full of dancing lights.