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Kilpisjärvi — Northern Lights, north view
Kilpisjärvi - Northern Lights - North View
🇫🇮 Lapland · Finland — Altitude 480 m
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This live stream looks north from Kilpisjärvi, a small village in the Finnish Lapland fells close to the borders with Norway and Sweden. It is aimed at people following the northern lights, whose visibility depends heavily on clear, dark skies. Use it to judge the sky before deciding whether to step outside.
About Kilpisjärvi
Kilpisjärvi sits at about 480 metres above sea level, in the far northwest of Finland where three countries meet. The landscape is open fell country with birch scrub in the valleys, lakes and bare tundra above the treeline. Villages here are few and far apart, and the quiet, wide horizon is a large part of the appeal. The area is known as a base for hiking and for winter stays under the aurora.
What the camera shows
The title points to a northern view for aurora watching, so the stream is most useful after dark, when the sky is at its darkest. Auroras are more likely in the months of late autumn, winter and early spring, when nights are long. Watch for cloud cover and moonlight, which can hide fainter displays. Daytime views mainly reflect the open landscape and the light of the season, which changes dramatically between summer and winter.
Practical notes
Winters are long and very cold, with snow often lying from autumn until late spring, while summers are short, mild and bright. Midwinter brings polar darkness and midsummer brings the midnight sun. Nearby cameras include Malselv and Tromso in northern Norway, and the Lyngen area glass igloo view, all within roughly 80 to 100 km. Reaching Kilpisjärvi usually means a long drive or flight to Tromso and onward travel.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Kilpisjärvi now?
The current conditions and the three-day forecast are shown in the weather block on this page. Check it together with the live view, since cloud can hide the sky even when the forecast looks good.
What time is it in Kilpisjärvi?
The local time is shown above the player and updates automatically. Finland runs on Eastern European time, one hour ahead of the countries to its west.
Where exactly is the Kilpisjärvi camera?
The camera is in the village of Kilpisjärvi in Finnish Lapland, at roughly 69 degrees north. The map on this page marks its position and the surrounding nearby cameras.
When is the best time to watch the northern lights here?
The best chances are on clear, dark nights from late August to early April, particularly around midnight. Look for the stream when the sky is clear and the moon is low.
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