Luosto - Fell - Aurora Live
Lapland, Finland — 33 km
Sodankylä — northern lights, north view
Sodankylä - Northern Lights - North View
🇫🇮 Lapland · Finland — Altitude 180 m
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This live stream looks north over the Sodankylä area of Finnish Lapland, a common base for aurora watching. It is useful for checking whether the sky is clear enough to hope for the northern lights before you head out into the cold.
About Sodankylä
Sodankylä is a municipality in the Lapland region of northern Finland, sitting on the edge of the boreal forest near the Arctic Circle. The landscape is mostly pine and birch forest, lakes and open fells, with a quiet, rural character. The town is known as a center for Arctic research and for the Midnight Sun Film Festival held each summer. Its position well north of the Arctic Circle makes it one of the most reliable places in Europe to see the aurora in winter.
What the camera shows
The stream is aimed at the northern sky, so the main thing to watch is cloud cover and whether any green or pale light appears above the horizon. Depending on the view, you may also see the dark treeline and open landscape around the town. The best viewing usually comes in the hours after dark during the winter months, when the sky is clearest and the aurora is most active. Short clear spells can change the picture quickly, so it is worth checking back during the evening.
Practical notes
The aurora season runs roughly from September to April, with the darkest and most reliable nights from late autumn to early spring. Winter temperatures often fall well below freezing, so warm clothing is essential if you plan to watch in person. Sodankylä is reached by road or by rail from Rovaniemi. Nearby cameras on VizCams include Luosto Fell and Käyrämö, which offer other views of the Lapland sky.
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About this camera
What is the weather in Sodankylä now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast for Sodankylä are shown on this page, so you can check cloud cover and temperature before going outside.
What time is it in Sodankylä?
The local time for Sodankylä is displayed on this page in the live time block, updated to the Finnish clock.
Where exactly is this camera?
The camera is located in the Sodankylä area of Lapland in northern Finland and looks toward the north, with the exact position shown on the map on this page.
When is the best time to watch the northern lights here?
The best chances are on clear, dark nights from late autumn to early spring, usually in the hours after sunset. Check the live view and weather to pick a clear evening.
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