Sleeping under the midnight sun
When the sun doesn’t set, and how the whole family still sleeps
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Sleeping under the midnight sun
Sitting in the sunshine by your tent at midnight is one of the loveliest things about a summer up north. But it doesn’t make sleeping any easier. Here’s when it happens and how you still get your rest.
Researched by Arjan from Zuidlaren, so you don’t have to · Sources: Visit Norway, Visit Sweden · updated 24 October 2026 · About this page
- North Cape 14 May–29 July
- Abisko 25 May–18 July
- Eye masks and a dark inner tent
Dates
📅 When doesn’t the sun set?
| Place | Midnight sun | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North Cape | 14 May – 29 July | Visit Norway |
| Tromsø | 20 May – 22 July | Visit Norway |
| Lofoten | 28 May – 14 July | Visit Norway |
| Abisko | 25 May – 18 July | Visit Sweden (SMHI) |
| Kiruna | 28 May – 14 July | Visit Sweden (SMHI) |
Sources: Visit Norway and Visit Sweden.
Tips
😴 How to sleep anyway
- Eye masks for everyone (also on our packing list)
- A dark inner tent or a cabin with blackout curtains
- Stick to a fixed bedtime routine, even when it’s light
- Pitch the tent so the entrance doesn’t face the night sun
Getting there
🗺️ A route to the light
Our route Lapland and the North Cape takes in Abisko, Tromsø and the North Cape.
Quick to sort
✅ Sorted before you leave
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When is the midnight sun at the North Cape?
From 14 May to 29 July (Visit Norway).
When is the midnight sun in Abisko?
From 25 May to 18 July (Visit Sweden, based on SMHI).
Accountability
📚 Sources
Every number and every rule on this page comes from a source. Here they all are in one place, checked on 24 October 2026. We only mention prices if the provider publishes them itself; otherwise we refer you to the official website.
View 2 sources
- visitnorway.com: Visit Norway: midnight sun
- visitsweden.com: Visit Sweden: midnight sun
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