17 days trip Denmark, Sweden, Norway from UK.

[davidhow]

Hi all, I'm thinking of planning a trip in 2nd half April / early May return ( this my holiday allocation). So far I reckon ferry Harwich to Hook of Holland, race through Holland and Germany to get to Denmark, visit a few places over a few days, then over Oresund bridge, down south first to visit friend in Ystaad. Then travel north to hopefully reach Norway.
My question is this..., Do you think I stand a ghost chance of seeing the Aurora Borealis and how far north do I need to trek ? Also is it commonly seen in late April early May ?
Any tips greatly appreciated
Thanks in anticipation.

 

[HurricaneSmith]

As you will have heard, the Northern Lights are notoriously fickle.

Rather than give poor advice, may I suggest you look at this website :

https://www.theaurorazone.com/about...ghts/the-best-time-to-see-the-northern-lights

 

[jagmanx]

My thoughts are that it will not be dark enough..let alone all the other considerations !

 

[Clunegapyears]

You’ll need a holiday after all that driving!!!

 

[Glass man]

Denmark can be wet and cold in April, to reduce driving consider a ferry from Germany to Sweden. If it is a late spring don't do too far north, snow and ice. If good weather and you want to go north then Sweden is a better/ faster drive than Norway and no tolls.

 

[witzend]

April will have rain and snow as you go north I'd wait until you can go later and spend more time to make it worth while we spent 3 mths doing what you talking of and felt we rushed
Have a look here to see last years April Weather