Das Tor Alaskas zum Polarkreis, Fairbanks, bietet viel mehr, als seine urbane Ausdehnung anfangs vermuten lässt. Scheinbar endlose Sommertage (es wird nicht umsonst als Land der Mitternachtssonne bezeichnet) verbringen Sie am besten damit, nach Gold zu suchen, im Chena River zu schwimmen oder zu fischen und im nahe gelegenen Erholungsgebiet White Mountains National Recreation Area zu wandern. Im Winter stehen Nordlichterexpeditionen, Roadtrips entlang des Dalton Highway zum Polarkreis und Winterbeschäftigungen wie Eisfischen, Hundeschlittenfahren und Skilanglauf an der Spitze der Liste der beliebtesten Aktivitäten.
Few spots rival Fairbanks in offering such disparate experiences across the calendar. From about mid-May through late July, there’s nothing but sunlight. Temps are reliably warm, and activities include midnight golf, kayaking, hiking, and more. In winter, it’s not completely dark, but it’s close. You’ll spend your days dogsledding, chasing northern lights, and enjoying hot springs. When to visit Fairbanks depends on what you want to experience.
Despite Alaska’s general lack of roads, Fairbanks is indeed built for cars, and most visitors rent one to get around, especially outside the city limits. Still, if you don’t have one, you can get around via taxi—you’ll have to call—or the city’s bus system (MACS). If you’re okay with sticking to far-flung places, you might be okay with just the train. Picture ultra-scenic rides to spots like Denali National Park, Anchorage, and the like.
Don’t write off a winter trip to Fairbanks. You’ll get far fewer crowds, lower prices, and unique experiences—imagine yourself sitting in a thermal pool at Chena Hot Springs and watching the auroras glitter overhead. You’ll also get the opportunity to snowmobile across the silent forest, dogsled with huskies, and catch Denali National Park crowd-free. Just keep in mind vehicle access to the park is limited and make sure your rental car has 4WD.
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