Nordlyskatedralen Cathedral in Alta surrounded by northern lights
Nordlyskatedralen Cathedral, Alta.
Photo: Anne Olsen Ryum / nordnorge.com
Nordlyskatedralen Cathedral, Alta.
Photo: Anne Olsen Ryum / nordnorge.com
The northern lights dancing across the sky above the city of Bodø, Northern Norway
Northern lights in Bodø.
Photo: Visit Bodø
Bodø.
Photo: Visit Bodø
Northern Lights over the Lofoten Islands
The Lofoten Islands.
Photo: Stian Klo
Lofoten.
Photo: Stian Klo
A man alpine skiing over Narvik town while spectacular northern lights
Narvik northern lights.
Photo: Michael Ulriksen
Narvik.
Photo: Michael Ulriksen
Northern lights over Tromsø in Northern Norway
Tromsø.
Photo: Yngve Olsen / Visitnorway.com
Tromsø.
Photo: Yngve Olsen / Visitnorway.com
Svalbard
Svalbard.
Photo: Sophie Cordon
Svalbard.
Photo: Sophie Cordon
Aurora borealis over Lyngenfjord, Northern Norway
Lyngenfjord with northern lights.
Photo: Jan R. Olsen
The Lyngenfjord region.
Photo: Jan R. Olsen
Northern lights over Nordkapp
Northern lights over Nordkapp.
Photo: Bjarne Riesto
Nordkapp.
Photo: Bjarne Riesto
Northern lights over the fishing village Nyksund in Vesterålen, Northern Norway
Nyksund in Vesterålen.
Photo: Tor Ynvge Andreassen
Vesterålen.
Photo: Tor Ynvge Andreassen
A man standing out in nature, watching the northern lights in Varanger
Aurora borealis in Varanger.
Photo: Bjarne Riesto
Kirkenes.
Photo: Bjarne Riesto
Varanger northern lights
Varanger northern lights.
Photo: Roy Håkon Friskilæ, Vadsø
Varanger.
Photo: Roy Håkon Friskilæ, Vadsø
Senja
Senja.
Photo: Reiner Schaufler / www.nordnorge.com/Berg
Senja.
Photo: Reiner Schaufler/www.nordnorge.com/Berg
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What better way to experience the northern lights than in the the city of aurora borealis? Stay at a unique hotel made of snow and ice, and you have a holiday like no other.
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Pack your warmest clothes (and your high heels) and experience the northern lights in the cultural city of Bodø, gateway to Northern Norway.
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The wild, raw nature of the Lofoten Islands makes this a picture-perfect place to hunt the northern lights. Stay in a rorbu (fisherman's cabin), and explore cool museums, loads of outdoor activities, and cosy fishing villages.
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Be on the lookout for the northern lights – and local road signs in Russian. The fascinating town of Kirkenes is just a few kilometres from the Russian border. Embark on a king crab safari, go dog sledding, or sleep in a snow hotel.
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Grab your skis and get ready for some serious arctic skiing, from the mountain top to the fjord, under the northern lights in Narvik.
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Experience a breathtaking moment standing on the North Cape - the northernmost viewpoint in Europe! The large mountain plateau ends in a 307-metre high cliff that plunges into the sea. Maybe Aurora will dance for you, too?
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Senja is often called "a diamond in the rough". With a landscape straight out of the Lord of the Rings, this big island close to Tromsø is a fishing and ski touring paradise.
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The archipelago of Svalbard is one of the most unique places to hunt the northern lights. Expect ice-covered fjords, ice caves, happy huskies and rare wildlife. And some of the best wine cellars in Northern Europe!
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Take the Fjellheisen gondola to the top of Mount Storsteinen and enjoy panoramic views over buzzing Tromsø, Norway's main northern lights hub. Admire the steep mountains surrounding you. Will Aurora dance tonight? If not, you can go dancing instead!
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Travel along one of the most exotic road stretches in Norway and be mesmerised by jagged rock cliffs, unique birdlife, and stunning architecture. You might even spot reindeer on the beach!
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Vesterålen is not only situated right beneath the auroral oval, it's also the kingdom of the whales and hikers paradise! The nature here is pure and pristine, with long, white sand beaches.
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Northern lights in Tromsø
Northern Lights in Tromsø.
Photo: Ismaele Tortilla / Visit Norway
Northern Lights in Tromsø.
Photo: Ismaele Tortella / Visit Norway

Once in a lifetime.

You just need to experience...

this. 

Kayaking in Lofoten under the northern lights
Kayaking in Lofoten.
Photo: Lise Haug Halvorsen
Kayaking in Lofoten.
Photo: Lise Haug Halvorsen

The northern lights.

The Aurora.

The Green Diva. 

Go hunting for the northern lights

Dome under northern lights in Alta
Dome under northern lights in Alta.
Photo: Sara / GLØD Explorer AS
Dome under northern lights in Alta.
Photo: Sara / GLØD Explorer AS

A night you will never forget...

Kirkenes snow hotel
Kirkenes Snow Hotel.
Photo: Terje Rakke / Nordic Life / Visitnorway.com
Kirkenes Snow Hotel.
Photo: Terje Rakke / Nordic Life / Visitnorway.com

...even if the Aurora doesn´t decide to dance.

Winter in Reine
Moskenes in Lofoten.
Photo: Bård Løken / www.nordnorge.com
Moskenes in Lofoten.
Photo: Bård Løken / www.nordnorge.com

And lots of days to remember, too.

Get ready for your Arctic adventure

Northern lights with Hurtigruten
Northern lights at Hurtigruten.
Photo: Agurtxane Concellon / Hurtigruten
Northern lights at Hurtigruten.
Photo: Agurtxane Concellon / Hurtigruten

Cruise comfortably under the northern lights with Hurtigruten, the Norwegian Coastal Express.



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