Aurora in Björkliden

It's the midnight-sun season in Björkliden right now — the sky never gets dark enough to see the aurora. Come back in September.

Right now, the planet-wide aurora activity is Kp 1.3 (latest NOAA observed reading). What's Kp?

Best time to see the aurora in Björkliden

The best months in Björkliden are September, October, February, March — long, dark nights plus the equinox activity boost, when the odds are genuinely worth booking around. Right now it's the midnight-sun season here, so there's no dark-sky window — plan ahead and book a tour for late september to late march.

Aurora forecast for Björkliden — the nights ahead

Björkliden has no dark-hours window in the next few days — it's the midnight-sun season here. The aurora season runs late september to late march. See the best months to visit →

Cloud outlook & dark hours

Cloud cover is the dealbreaker: a strong aurora under an overcast sky is a no-show. In season, Björkliden's viewing window opens after dark; right now there isn't one. The aurora is best viewed away from town lights with a clear view toward the north.

The lake shore below the resort gives a long, flat northern horizon. The surrounding peaks shelter the valley from the Atlantic weather that clouds out the Norwegian coast an hour away.

Northern lights tours & stays in Björkliden

Aurora tours from Björkliden typically run $85–$300 per person. A guided "chase" that drives to the clearest sky is often worth it when the local forecast is cloudy.