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If you’re up for experiencing something new or different, then witnessing the Northern Lights is one amazing phenomenon! The Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Polaris occurs when gases ejected from the Sun, collides with the Earth’s magnetic field thus creating beautiful colours in the sky. The top places to see this wonderful phenomenon are in the Arctic Circle. But as there’s not many holiday destinations on offer there, below are the next best places you can go to visit the amazing sights while combining with your stag weekend.

Scotland – Edinburgh

Even if you’re on a stag do in Edinburgh you, with a clear night you can still witness the Northern Lights. The best chance to see it is if you head out into the countryside where city lights are out of sight.

Sweden – Gothenburg

Gothenburg is a fantastic location to visit, not just as a stag weekend location, but also as a prime place to see the Aurora Polaris. A Gothenburg stag weekend is an ideal way to see the amazing sights while taking in the amazing city.

Estonia – Tallinn

The beautiful Estonian city of Tallinn is another great place to see the Northern Lights. More well know for being a great stag weekend destination, Tallinn is also a superb place to witness the mixture of fascinating colours in the sky. To get into the winter spirit, why not hire out snow mobiles, this would be a great way to experience the Northern Lights.