These four places sit in or near the Arctic, and winter changes them completely. The sun goes away, the snow arrives and the sky does the rest. Each card links to our travel guide and the Short it came from.
Tromsø
The polar night runs from about 28 November to 14 January, around 48 days without direct sun. Northern lights, whale watching from November to January and dog sledding make this the easiest Arctic winter trip. Read the full winter guide too.
Svalbard
Polar night runs from about 26 October to 15 February. March to May is the high season for fly-and-stay visitors, with both sunlight and snow, and snowmobiles are common in winter.
Iceland
Early or late winter can be good, with lower prices and striking snow scenery, though some sites become inaccessible. The northern lights season is listed as September to April.
Greenland
Winter is very cold, and Kangerlussuaq is a good northern lights spot. There are no roads between towns, so plan flights and boats carefully.
Want the detail for one trip? Start with our Tromsø winter guide. Seasons, sightings and access change, so check official sources before you book. See every place on the Atlas Map.