The environments where you can see the Northern Lights also provide ample opportunities for outdoor adventure activities that can be combined with the Northern Lights for an exciting adventure holiday.
Each Northern Lights holiday destination has its own mountains that you can see for yourself. To help you decide which to visit first, we have catalogued the highest peaks from each destination country, listed from shortest to tallest:
Highest Mountains Under the Northern Lights
The environments where you can see the Northern Lights also provide amazing opportunities for outdoor adventures. Each of our Northern Lights holiday destinations have spectacular mountains that you can explore, adding breathtaking majesty to the skyline under the Northern Lights. To help you decide which to visit first, here are the highest peaks from each destination.
Halti, Finland
Elevation: 1,342 metres
The ‘border stone’ is Finland’s highest point – but Halti’s peak is actually in Norway. The peak was almost given to Finland as a centenary gift, but legal issues got in the way.
Kebenkaise, Sweden
Elevation: 2.099 metres
The glacial South Peak may soon lose it’s title because it is slowly melting. If the South Peak melts, the North Peak will become the new highest point in Sweden. It currently reaches 2,096 metres.
Hvannadalshnúkur, Iceland
Elevation: 2,110 metres
The peak sits on the summit crater of the active Öræfajökull volcano. The route to the top is popular but perilous – mountain guides are essential.
Galdhøpiggen, Norway
Elevation: 2,469 metres
It is also the highest peak in all of Northern Europe. There is a cabin at the peak where, during summer, you can buy drinks, chocolates and souvenirs.
Gunnbjørn Fjeld
Elevation: 3,694
Its location near the eastern coast keeps it quiet and secluded. It is the highest mountain north of the Arctic Circle.
Mount Logan, Canada
Elevation: 5,969 metres
Located in the Yukon province; one of the best places to see the Northern Lights in Canada. Due to the movement of tectonic plates, Mount Logan is still rising in height!
Off The Map Travel provide truly tailor-made luxury adventure holidays to multiple Northern Lights destinations – including Sweden, Iceland, Canada and more. Our travel specialists are always on hand to discuss your dream vacation package.
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