Epic Trip to Chase the Northern Lights in Abisko [A blue hole to the Aurora]

We're off to Europe to chase the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) in Abisko, Sweden.

** Everyone will first go to the waiting list on meetup event page before getting confirmed. **

To signup, please visit meetup event page to add yourself to the waiting list: https://www.meetup.com/exploremelb/events/310269262/

If the skies are clear, you can spot the Aurora in Abisko even with a Kp index of 1, since Abisko is directly beneath the Aurora Oval. Tromsø sits at 68°N latitude. While there’s never a guarantee—no matter how far you travel—there is one place where your odds are better than most in Abisko. If you want to increase your Aurora chances, I recommend spending longer time in Abisko. But what truly sets it apart is a fascinating meteorological phenomenon—the “blue hole.” I'll have my camera with me and would be happy to snap a few photos of you with the Aurora!

The estimated costs are in the event description below. This is our third adventure to chase the Northern lights. The trip starts from Melbourne on Fri, 24th Oct 2025 at 7 PM. If you are travelling from other parts of Australia or New Zealand or wanting to spend longer in Abisko, you have an option to directly meet us in Abisko on Sun, 26th Oct 2025 evening.

5 Nights in Abisko:

26th Oct 2025
27th Oct 2025
28th Oct 2025
29th Oct 2025
30th Oct 2025

We will only meetup in the evening each night. Please feel free to rest up during the day or do you own thing.

The event ends around 6 PM, 31st Oct 2025 in Stockholm. I will be staying a little longer in Europe before returning to Melbourne.

Please ensure that you don't need a visa for the Schengen Area before signing up for this trip, as the organizer fee is non-refundable and we won't be able to provide visa help. Our events are only open to guests 18 years and older.

Cost:

Organizer Fee: Early Bird: $199, Regular: $299
Return Flights from Melbourne:
$1,343 (international) + $316 (domestic) as of 18:30 30th July 2025.
This will likely increase.

Accommodation (Stockholm for 1 night): From $134
Accommodation (Abisko for 5 nights) - Dorms from $81 a night, Hotel rooms for $225 a night. This will likely increase.
Aurora Tours: Varies. If we have clear skies in Abisko, there are many locations within walking distance and we don't need to join a tour. If not, we need to join a tour.
Airport transfer: Varies
Food: Varies

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