Why do things during the day, when you might as well do them at night? There aren’t many places in the world when such a question is legit. But in the arctic it is. To say that the arctic nights are magical is of course nothing less than stating the obvious. Nevertheless it sure brings something extra to the table.
Why do things during the day, when you might as well do them at night? There aren’t many places in the world when such a question is legit. But in the arctic it is. To say that the arctic nights are magical is of course nothing less than stating the obvious. Nevertheless it sure brings something extra to the table. Ask any local fisherman, musician or mountain biker. Cheese maker. Golfer. Night swimmer. Hiker, trail runner or sauna fanatic. Or writer, for that matter.
Some say we don’t need as much sleep in summer. Some say that the never ending ray of lights transforms our berries, our fruit and vegetables into super food due to the constant daylight. Like they force nature to blossom while it can. And some say, in the same sentence, it’s because of our long, dark winter nights that we, like nature, live summer life to the fullest. While we can. We don’t know if it’s true. But you know, nature has a funny way to make balance.
An arctic summer is short and intense, lasting approximately 90 days. True midnight sun is a phenomena tied to the arctic circle, though you can experience midnight light in Skellefteå in June and July. Then the rays of sun lights keep the landscape of Skellefteå lit throughout the night, while mid-august offers a soft darkness embedding the area for a few hours every night – perfect for making midnight boling coffee of an open fire, in the midst of nature.