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SEVEN OF THE BEST PLACES TO SEE AURORA BOREALIS

1 ABISKO, SWEDEN

bisko National Park is 195km north of the Arctic Circle, and it’s the country’s driest spot. The cloud-free conditions make it the best place in Sweden to gaze at the northern lights. Some even consider it to be the best place in the world to see this natural phenomenon. Watch the lights from the park’s Aurora Sky Station, which has a terrace, lookout tower and indoor exhibition. During the day, strap on skis and tackle Abisko’s cross-country trails, or go downhill skiing and snowboarding off-piste. Alternatively, let a husky musher guide

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