Kiruna (Swedish Lapland)

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"A remote town north of the Arctic Circle, situated not far from the border with Norway and Finland and roughly 30 miles from the Esrange Space Center; visitors can stare at a blanket of glittering constellations and, depending on season, possibly catch the colorful aurora borealis. From town take a bus about an hour's drive north to Abisko, where a cable car ascent to the Aurora Sky Station offers one of the best northern-lights viewing experiences on earth. Couples can plan a romantic stay at the famous IceHotel, located about 12 miles away in the village of Jukkasjärvi, for a memorable visit to Sweden's northern extremities." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines