Northern Lights Forecast in Šumava

The best places to view the aurora in Šumava are locations away from city lights with a clear, unobstructed view toward the nearest magnetic pole. We track 4 specific spots in this region.

The aurora season in Šumava generally runs during the local winter months when nights are longer and darker.

Cloud cover, moonlight, light pollution, and an open horizon matter as much as the Kp index. Aurora Hunt tracks 4 locations in Šumava so you can compare clear-sky windows before you travel.