The midnight sun is a phenomenon that can be observed above the Arctic Circle in summer, as the sun never dips below the horizon. In other words, it is light during all hours of the day and night. The midnight sun is at its strongest around the summer solstice (when the sun is at its highest), around June 21. This light phenomenon has fascinated people for centuries and has figured prominently in the culture and traditions of the northern parts of Sweden.
As you go further north, the midnight sun gets brighter and longer. The midnight sun can be observed in many Swedish cities, from around Luleå and further north. Two places where you can be pretty much guaranteed midnight sun are Abisko and Kebnekaise. Abisko Tourist Station lets you take the cable car up to the Aurora Sky Station and continue on foot to the peak of Nuolja, 1164 meters above sea level, and enjoy the stunning view in the light of the midnight sun.
| Location: | Height: | Period: | Best time: |
| Vallespiken | 1388 m | 4/6-9/7 | 12.40 AM |
| Lulep Kierkau | 1187 m | 2/6-12/7 | 12.48 AM |
| Porjus | 370 m | 5/6-8/7 | 12.43 AM |
| Dundret | 823 m | 4/6-9/7 | 12.40 AM |
| Kebnekaise | 2097 m | 29/5-15/7 | 12.48 AM |
| Abisko/Njulla | 1163 m | 27/5-18/7 | 12.47 AM |
| Abisko | 385 m | 12/6-4/7 | 12.47 AM |
| Riksgränsen | 520 m | 26/5-18/7 | 12.49 AM |
| Karesuando | 330 m | 26/5-18/7 | 12.32 AM |
| Pältsa | 1448 m | 23/5-21/7 | 12.41 AM |
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