FINLAND

Whether the displays are fierce and fleeting or long and lingering, there is no chance of missing them in a glass-roofed igloo at the Apukka Resort’s Aurora Cabins. You could take a snowmobile excursion for more chances of capturing the lights in a different setting, and husky rides, snowshoe hikes and reindeer safaris can also be part of the plan. Regent Holidays (020 7666 1290; regent-holidays.co.uk) has three nights from £1,265pp, with flights, transfers and some excursions

A WARMER WELCOME

If Finland’s chilling winters are too much to bear, an autumn trip is a good compromise. Spend days hiking in forests, foraging for berries, and stay out longer on nights where temperatures rarely drop below -5C. Photographers can seize the opportunity to capture the lights reflected in Lake Inari. Sleep far from light pollution in the Wilderness Hotel Inari. The Aurora Zone (01670 785012; theaurorazone.com) offers four nights from £1,645pp, including flights, transfers, full board and activities.

Runs from end of Aug to early Nov