Northern lights in Gällivare tonight

The 820 m Dundret fell above Gällivare is the primary dark sky position for the area. A small ski resort operates here in winter, with lifts that provide easy elevated access. At 820 m the summit is above valley mist and gives 360° open fell horizon. The Dundret nature reserve covers the surrounding fell plateau - designated for its open tundra and dark conditions. One of the highest accessible aurora positions in Swedish Lapland.

A north-facing lake east of town, frozen from November to April. The ice surface gives open horizon with no settlement lights on the far shore. Forest roads reaching the lake are dark immediately once outside the town boundary. A flat position good for aurora photography with ice foreground - the lake is large enough that the town lights do not reach across the surface to the far shore positions.

One of Sweden's oldest and largest national parks, covering ancient old-growth forest south of Gällivare. No settlements within the park boundary. The boreal forest is among the least disturbed in Sweden and the darkest positions are at the park edge. Winter access is by ski or snowshoe - the forest roads are not all ploughed. For guests with appropriate equipment, conditions inside the park approach Bortle Class 1.