Where Does the Sun Never Set?
Places Where the Sun Never Sets
Following are the top places where the Sun never sets:
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Norway
“Norway, Land of Midnight Sun” describes Norway’s unique feature due to its location. It is a part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Parts of Norway lie in the northern and eastern Hemispheres. Norway is a country with many lakes, fjords and rivers. Hammerfest, the northernmost town in Norway, is the best place to watch the Midnight Sun (from mid-May to late July). Visitors to the town can experience extended days in summer when the sun never sets.
Svalbard is a group of islands in the Arctic Ocean, a part of Norway. Svalbard experiences the longest period of Midnight Sun from mid-April to late August. Its unique wildlife including the polar bear, and the Arctic foxes, along with beautiful glaciers, make it a popular destination for adventurers and researchers. -
Iceland
North Atlantic’s second largest island and country, Iceland comprises glaciers, geysers, volcanos, hot springs, and mountains. Along with Norway, Iceland too is known as the Land of Midnight Sun. A popular place to see the Midnight Sun is the island of Grimsay. The best times to experience sunlight, through an entire 24 hours, is between mid-May and mid-August as it remains visible in all parts of Iceland.
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Finland
Between May and August, Finland’s northern parts have 24 hours of daylight. The low hills and mountains of Lapland are places where 24 hours of daylight adds to activities through the night for the visitors. For the Finns, extended days offer opportunities to enjoy the Midnight Sun and visitors have plenty of options to choose from entertainment to adventure during the summer months.
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Greenland
Greenland is officially part of Denmark but does not share its borders with any country. Located between North America and Europe, Greenland is a large continent-sized island with 80% of its land covered in ice. Large areas above the Arctic Circle experience the Midnight Sun for extended periods but are less in areas below the Arctic Circle.
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Sweden
Sweden is the land for the Northern Lights and the most beautiful place to experience it is the Abisko National Park, where the sun remains clear at midnight for 56 days in a year. Watching the Midnight Sun and the magic of the Northern Lights unfold at different times, is a photographer’s delight. The Aurora Sky Station is set to catch the Northern Lights. Late May to mid-July is the best time to be there.
Jokkmokk is another great place to watch the midnight phenomenon. Great times to watch the lights are from early June to early July- 32 days of great viewing.
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Canada
Inuvik, part of the Northwest Territories, lies along the Mackenzie River in the northernmost side of Canada. The town may be small, but it is the best place to watch the Midnight Sun that remains for 56 days in a year. In the summer months, Inuvik plays host to some great festivals that run through the night or day, since it’s daylight all 24 hours.
Nunavut includes the Arctic Archipelago and is home to a diverse array of wildlife. Communities like Alert and Iqaluit offer the chance to experience the Midnight Sun from late May to late July.
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Alaska, USA
During the summer solstice, Fairbanks in Alaska is the best place to be to catch the Midnight Sun. Be it baseball, a round of golf, or joining the fun run, it is never night during that period, and both locals and visitors make the best of it. The Sun stays up from May 10th to August 2nd.
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Russia (Murmansk Oblast)
Due to their proximity to the Arctic Circle, certain parts of Murmansk Oblast, such as the Kola Peninsula, also experience the Midnight Sun during the summer months.
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