Recently, Planet Cruise released its ranking of the most beautiful astronomical tourist destinations in the world . The Swiss town of Interlaken took first place, while the Icelandic capital Reykjavík came in second.
The night sky as seen from Mauna Kea. This dormant Hawaiian volcano has been ranked by Planet Cruise as one of the world's top five stargazing locations. Photo: Shutterstock Images
The town of Interlaken in Switzerland topped the list thanks to its altitude of 568 meters and low light pollution. Visitors also frequently see the Milky Way there. The area is also famous for winter sports and outdoor activities, making it a paradise for adventure lovers, according to Planet Cruise.
Meanwhile, Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland, ranks second. This popular location offers countless opportunities for visitors to see the aurora borealis due to its high latitude. Tours to darker areas also allow visitors to witness the spectacular sight. More than 41,000 Instagram posts showcase the magical display, according to Planet Cruise.
Third place goes to Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park in Canada, which has an average elevation of 1,481 meters, very low levels of light pollution, and over 10,000 Instagram posts about the aurora borealis.
Astronomy tourism is one of the fastest-growing travel trends in 2025. Due to the increasing number of tourists, searches for destinations suitable for astronomy, such as viewing the aurora borealis, experiencing solar eclipses, or experiencing the dark sky, continue to surge.
To help stargazing enthusiasts find the best locations, the booking platform Planet Cruise has researched and ranked the top destinations for astronomy tourism.
Planet Cruise's rankings are based on key factors including latitude, average altitude, light pollution levels, and the number of Instagram posts related to astronomical events such as the aurora borealis.
In addition to some fairly predictable top-ranking locations, such as Iceland, Switzerland, and Canada, Planet Cruise also named Mauna Kea, Hawaii – another US destination – to its list of the top 5 astronomical travel destinations globally this year.
Mauna Kea is the highest mountain on the island of Hawaii (4,207m) and suffers from minimal light pollution. This destination offers visitors the opportunity to admire the night sky.
Visitors to Mauna Kea can witness the full beauty of the Milky Way. The surrounding area also offers hiking tours, stargazing, and other outdoor adventures, providing visitors with a variety of activities.
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