{"id":796,"date":"2019-04-09T16:05:08","date_gmt":"2019-04-09T15:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/?p=796"},"modified":"2022-11-03T10:28:35","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T10:28:35","slug":"midnight-sun-when-the-sun-never-sets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/midnight-sun-when-the-sun-never-sets\/","title":{"rendered":"The Midnight Sun &#8211; When the Sun Never Sets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While the magic of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/inspire-northern-lights.htm\">Northern Lights<\/a> attracts visitors in wintertime, seeing the Midnight Sun in summer provides a wonderful counterpoint and the chance to experience the landscapes of the far north in a very different way \u2013 the green, rolling mountain plains, the endless forests buzzing with life and the clear lake waters seem a world away from the deep snows and glittering ice of winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what exactly is the Midnight Sun? Where can you see it? Is it a different sun that appears only in the north? (don\u2019t laugh\u2026that\u2019s asked more often that you think!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-4.jpg\" alt=\"For canoe tours in the far north, you can be on the water at one o'clock in the morning if you wish!\" class=\"wp-image-803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-4-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>For canoe tours in the far north, you can be on the water at one o&#8217;clock in the morning if you wish! Photo: Niki Nature Travels.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When and where can I see the Midnight Sun?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the northern hemisphere, the Midnight Sun phenomenon can be seen anywhere north of the Arctic Circle (provided it\u2019s not cloudy of course!) Countries which have regions spanning the Arctic Circle are Sweden, Norway, Finland, Russia, Iceland, Greenland, the United States (Alaska) and Canada. Although the phenomenon also occurs in the southern hemisphere, south of the Antarctic Circle, there are no areas of human habitation sufficiently far south apart from research stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on terrain and varying slightly from year to year, the Midnight Sun can also be seen up to 90km south of the Arctic Circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-6.jpg\" alt=\"Being awake in the middle of the night with the sun still shining is a magical experience.\" class=\"wp-image-805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-6-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Being awake in the middle of the night with the sun still shining is a magical experience. Photo: Dai Larner.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Further south, although the sun won\u2019t actually be visible 24 hours, it\u2019s still very light during this period. Even as far south as Stockholm, for example, during Midsummer it\u2019s never really dark, so you can still have the benefit of the lovely long hours of daylight even without travelling to the far north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Arctic Circle, the Midnight Sun will be visible from around 12th June to 1st July, either side of the summer solstice (around 21st June), and is visible for progressively longer periods the further north you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Swedish Lapland, Midnight Sun shines from around end of May until mid-July, while in Svalbard, located 500 miles north of mainland Norway, the Midnight Sun can be seen for an incredible four months \u2013 from 19 April to 23 August!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(oh\u2026and just to clarify, it\u2019s the same sun you\u2019ll have at home \u2013 but it doesn\u2019t set!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will the Midnight Sun mean I won&#8217;t be able to sleep?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You might find it hard, but don\u2019t worry! There\u2019s no doubt that suddenly finding yourself where the sun never sets does disrupt your body clock, and you may find it difficult to sleep, at least for the first few days. It\u2019s not only the light, but also the temperature \u2013 since the sun never goes down, it doesn\u2019t get cooler at night. I was travelling in the far north of Finland a few years ago in June during a heatwave when it was almost 30 degrees\u2026and it was still 30 degrees at 2am!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-4.jpg\" alt=\"For canoe tours in the far north, you can be on the water at one o'clock in the morning if you wish!\" class=\"wp-image-803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-4.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-4-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>For canoe tours in the far north, you can be on the water at one o&#8217;clock in the morning if you wish! Photo: Niki Nature Travels.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A good tip is to take a sleeping mask (save one from your next long-haul flight), which should help to convince your brain it\u2019s nighttime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, you will most likely find that you simply don\u2019t need nearly as much sleep \u2013 if you feel wide awake and ready for a hike at three in the morning, just do it! Take advantage of the energy boost from all that extra daylight and make the most of the adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should I travel all the way to the north to see the Midnight Sun?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t. Or rather, you shouldn\u2019t go only to see the Midnight Sun. The experience of watching the sun going down and then magically turning round and rising again before it dips below the horizon is very special, but the other wonderful thing about travelling at this time of year is simply that it\u2019s a great time to enjoy the outdoors. The endless daylight gives you great flexibility and freedom \u2013 you don\u2019t need to worry if your day\u2019s hike or paddle tour (or even dogsled tour \u2013 read about dog sledding in Svalbard below) takes much longer than you expected and can follow any rhythm that suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What outdoor activities can I do in areas where the Midnight Sun shines?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The long hours of daylight during the northern summer make this an ideal time for outdoor activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the far north of Sweden, we offer a range of options for both guided and self-guided hiking, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/category-hiking-and-trekking.htm\">hiking on the famous King\u2019s Trail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-2.jpg\" alt=\"As the sun dips towards the horizon, even if it never quite gets there, the skies can be spectacular.\" class=\"wp-image-801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-2-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>As the sun dips towards the horizon, even if it never quite gets there, the skies can be spectacular. Photo: Meredithe Brown.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For canoeing, our most northerly tours are those in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/water-canoe-tours-sweden-discover-wilderness-canoeing-rogen-ts48cs1.htm\">Rogen Nature Reserve<\/a> in north-west Sweden. This isn\u2019t far enough north for the Midnight Sun to be visible, but there\u2019s plenty of daylight and you\u2019ll still be able to be paddling at midnight if you wish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-5.jpg\" alt=\"Canoeing in Rogen in north-west Sweden offers great chances to enjoy the long hours of summer daylight.\" class=\"wp-image-804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-5.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-5-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Canoeing in Rogen in north-west Sweden offers great chances to enjoy the long hours of summer daylight. Photo: Bob Nature Travels.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finnmark, in the north of mainland Norway, is the location of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/dog-sledding-norway-aurora-husky-adventure-eh5dw1.htm\">Aurora Husky Adventure in Finnmark<\/a> in wintertime, but in summer the area can be experienced in a very different way, with a stay at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/category-summer-log-cabins-accommodation.htm\">Log Cabins at the Husky Lodge<\/a>. The Midnight Sun here shines from mid-May to late July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep going north to Svalbard and you\u2019ll have the very special opportunity to combine Midnight Sun (normally considered a summer phenomenon) with dog sledding and winter camping \u2013 this is the perfect time for extended dogsled tours in the mountain wilderness. Our Midnight Sun Dog Sledding in Svalbard tours take place from mid-April to mid-May!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-1.jpg\" alt=\"In Svalbard, the winter season extends far into May, and with the Midnight Sun appearing earlier here than further south, it's a great time for a dogsled expedition!\" class=\"wp-image-800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/midnight-sun-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>In Svalbard, the winter season extends far into May, and with the Midnight Sun appearing earlier here than further south, it&#8217;s a great time for a dogsled expedition! Photo: Keith Slater.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However you choose to experience the Midnight Sun, this period in the far north is a very special time. Here\u2019s to the warm, endless, glorious days of summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best regards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bob from the Nature Travels team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the magic of the Northern Lights attracts visitors in wintertime, seeing the Midnight Sun in summer provides a wonderful counterpoint and the chance to experience the landscapes of the far north in a very different way \u2013 the green, rolling mountain plains, the endless forests buzzing with life and the clear lake waters seem <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturetravels.co.uk\/blog\/midnight-sun-when-the-sun-never-sets\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  The Midnight Sun &#8211; When the Sun Never Sets<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":806,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[253,252,254,251,259,258,257,256,255],"class_list":["post-796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wildlife-nature-and-environment","tag-24-hour-daylight","tag-land-of-the-midnight-sun","tag-long-summer-days","tag-midnight-sun","tag-midnight-sun-dog-sledding","tag-midnight-sun-hiking","tag-summer-in-northern-finland","tag-summer-in-northern-norway","tag-summer-in-northern-sweden"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Midnight Sun - When the Sun Never Sets - Nature Travels Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In the far north, the sun shines 24 hours during the high summer. 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