Top 5 lands where the sun never sets, where 'sunset never reaches'
In some geographical locations at high latitudes, near the Earth's poles, there are places where white days appear - when the Sun never sets .
Places on Earth Where the Sun Never Sets
Iceland
This country has a phenomenon where the sun does not set in June.
Iceland is the largest island in Europe after Great Britain and is also mosquito-free. During the Icelandic summer, the nights are as clear and bright as the days. It is a country of diverse and beautiful scenery, where you can visit waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers and geysers.
In particular, this country has a phenomenon of the sun not setting in June. In addition, Iceland is also an ideal place for you to go on a rustic camping trip. In addition, you can also ride an Icelandic horse carriage or play golf at any of the 65 golf courses at midnight, when the sun is still shining.
Norway (Hammerfest)
The sun sets at Hammerfest at around 1am and rises again just 40 minutes later.
The Norwegian city of Hammerfest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is part of the Struve Arc. The sun sets in Hammerfest at around 1am and rises again just 40 minutes later.
During the summer, or from late May to late July, the sun never sets completely below the horizon north of the Arctic Circle, giving Norway the nickname 'The Land of the Midnight Sun'. The rest of the country experiences 20 hours of daylight each day. It is the most remote city in the northernmost part of the world, yet it is a world-famous place for its natural beauty and wealth.
Sweden
In Sweden, you can enjoy the Midnight Sun in the capital Stockholm.
Skansen is another place in Sweden that is considered a replica of 19th century Sweden with traditional houses, villages, people and craftsmen. In addition, Skansen has the oldest open-air museum in the world, which is open on days with the Midnight Sun. You can visit Bjorkliden at night to play golf in the daylight. Here, you can also go hiking at night in the mountains of Lapporten or Abisko National Park, right in Swedish Lapland.
While in Sweden, you can enjoy the Midnight Sun in the capital city of Stockholm, where the sun sets around midnight and rises at 4:30 a.m. Stockholm consists of 14 islands, with Lake Malaren flowing into the Baltic Sea, and as a result, 30% of Stockholm's area is made up of waterways.
Canada
The sun shines here continuously for 50 days in summer.
Canada is the second largest country in the world, with many cities covered in snow all year round. Yukon is famous for the "Midnight Sun" phenomenon. The sun shines continuously for 50 days in the summer. In addition, Nunavut also has about 2 months of non-stop sunlight day and night.
Finland
In Finland, the sun shines continuously day and night during the summer.
Finland is known as the land of the Midnight Sun. Skiing, cycling, climbing and hiking are some of the activities you can enjoy when you visit this beautiful country. In many northern regions, the sun shines continuously day and night during the summer.
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