Northern Lights Travel Guide
Welcome to our guide for the Northern Lights! The northern lights are a bucket-list item for many, and Northern Europe is one of the best places to see them.
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Travelling to Northern Europe is tricky in the winter. Not only because road-closures affect itineraries, but also now with the northern lights being so popular there are many, many companies providing northern lights tours. I’ve been taking groups to see the northern lights for the past eight years and have developed an insight into which companies to trust and which places to go!
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How to observe the northern lights
How to observe the northern lights
Here’s a guide I wrote to observing the northern lights after my years of experience.
Booking a northern lights tour
What to consider when booking a northern lights tour
Here’s my overview of what to take into consideration when booking a northern lights tour in Norway, Sweden or Finland.
My northern lights diary
Here’s a collection of all the northern lights pictures I have taken in recent years!
Northern Lights Destinations
Please note that you can see the northern lights anywhere above the Arctic Circle – the destinations listed below are for places that offer northern lights guided tours.
Alta
Population 21,000 / 69.5 degrees north Alta, Norway Located along the coast of the Altafjord, Alta is a surprising little town that most will visit for the UNESCO World Heritage rock carvings or nearby Alta Canyon. Alta is also the gateway to the Finnmarksvidda Plateau, which at 22,000km2 (8,500 sq
Harstad
Population 25,000 / 68.4 degrees north Harstad, Norway Located on Norway’s largest island, Hinnøya, Harstad is an administrative centre for the region. Fun Facts About Harstad Latitude: 68.4 degrees north Population: 25,000 Sami Name: Hárstták Hottest Month: July Coldest Month: February Wettest Month: October Windiest Month: May Annual Precipitation: 402mm Harstad Municipality In this Travel
Mosjøen
Population 9,800 / 65.8 degrees north Mosjøen, Norway Mosjøen is a historic trading port located along the Helgeland coast. Its main street is one of the most charming in Norway, and this hidden gem makes for a perfect stop on your Norwegian roadtrip. Fun Facts About Molde Latitude: 65.8 degrees
Narvik
Population 21,000 / 68.2 degrees north Narvik, Norway Built up in the late 19th century to export Sweden’s iron ore to Europe, Narvik became the centre stage for one of the first major battles in World War II. Fun Facts About Narvik Latitude: 68.2 degrees north Population: 21,000 Sami name:
Svolvær
Population 4,700 / 68.2 degrees north Svolvær, Norway Svolvær is the capital of the Lofoten Islands. Here you will find all the major activities on offer, including the famous excursions to Trollfjord. It is an excellent place to base yourself during your Lofoten stay. Fun Facts About Svolvær Latitude: 68.2
Tromsø
Population 78,000 / 69.4 degrees north Tromsø, Norway Tromsø is the largest city in Northern Norway and a major hub both for tourism but also industry. It is also a historic city, with Arctic trade, exploration and hunting a big reason for the city’s growth in the 18th century. Fun