The aurora borealis is a major tourist attraction for northern scandinavia and norway in particular.
Travel to see northern lights norway.
For the more adventurous svalbard s long polar night in january and february with just the occasional hint of blue twilight gives an almost 24 7 opportunity to view the northern lights.
The lights are most clearly visible when there is little to no external light so cold dark winters are perfect.
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Here you will find a lot of beaches that not only have spectacular reflections but also face north another key to seeing the aurora.
Because yes if you want to see the northern lights norway is a good place to visit but only if you re far enough north.
Our bold claim is that this part of norway with its multiple islands deep fjords and steep mountains is among the most beautiful and.
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The internet is filled with great northern lights photography which has placed an aurora hunting trip top of so many people s bucket lists.
Situated far inland between tromsø and alta lyngenfjord is one of the driest places in norway.
The best places to see the northern lights in norway tromsø.
Senja and alta have gained popularity recently too.
Alta is a city with just 20 000 people.
Between late september and late march northern norway is dark from early afternoon until late morning and the northern lights frequently soar across the sky.
What the lights actually are.
The best time to travel to see the northern lights is between september to march.
Norway has no shortage of prime vantage points.
As you can see the easiest place to see the northern lights in norway is the norwegian lapland since that s where you need the lowest kp.
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Tromsø is located at 69 n right in the middle of the aurora zone and is the largest city in northern norway.
Chances of seeing the lights are slightly slimmer in september and november but for travellers who don t deal well with extreme cold it may be the best option.
First and foremost is svalbard a string of arctic.
Tromsø is one of the most famous towns to view the northern lights in norway and there are great local packages.
Located in the north of norway lofoten is the perfect place to see the northern lights over incredible landscapes.
Arctic wilderness northern lights tromso.
Best place to see the northern lights in norway lofoten.
If you want a good chance of seeing the northern lights you ll want to go at least as far north as bodø and heading all the way up to tromsø or alta would give you even better chances.
Amazing northern lights tours.
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The bitter cold that often comes with witnessing the northern lights can be a real deterrent.