The Aurora Dreams Blog

Field notes, aurora science, and Kiruna travel advice written by the guides who run the tours.

Latest Articles

No recycled travel-blog fluff — just field notes from 6+ aurora seasons

Northern Lights Kiruna best time

Best Time to See the Northern Lights in Kiruna

Month-by-month KP averages, dark-hours tables, the single week first-timers get wrong.

Kiruna vs Abisko comparison

Kiruna vs Abisko for the Northern Lights

Honest comparison — flights, cloud stats, cost, logistics, side-trips. Picked apart.

Is a Northern Lights tour worth it

Is a Northern Lights Tour in Kiruna Worth It?

What 1390 SEK actually buys vs real DIY cost. Honest breakdown of when to skip.

Northern Lights by month

Northern Lights in Kiruna Month by Month

Every month Sep-Apr picked apart with KP averages, crowds, and prices.

What to wear aurora tour

What to Wear on a Northern Lights Tour

Three-layer system for -30°C. The gloves most tourists wear wrong.

KP index explained

How to Read the Kiruna Aurora Forecast

KP index explained for 67.8° N. Combine with cloud cover for real decisions.

Aurora photography settings

How to Photograph the Northern Lights in Kiruna

Exact settings for iPhone, Android, DSLR. The 3 mistakes that ruin most shots.

Private vs group tour

Private vs Group Northern Lights Tour

What actually changes when you book private. Cost math + decision tree.

Self-drive aurora Kiruna

Northern Lights in Kiruna Without a Tour

DIY guide — where to go, what to rent, real costs, when it actually works.

Kiruna winter activities

7 Winter Activities in Kiruna Beyond the Aurora

Ice fishing, Ice Hotel, LKAB mine, Sami culture. What's worth it, what to skip.