Enjoy the northern lights dancing over the most spectacular fjord in lofoten from one of the most renowned wooden cabins in the archipelago the eliassen rorbuer.
Best place to see northern lights in norway.
Although the capital oslo sits at just 60 n northern norway s latitude puts it in the ideal position to experience the northern lights.
We spent a night in these cabins during our trip to the lofoten islands and the experience of seeing the aurora from the window was unforgettable.
The best time of year to see the northern lights in norway.
As darkness returns in.
Situated far inland between tromsø and alta lyngenfjord is one of the driest places in norway.
Best time of day to see the northern lights in norway.
Not partially dark just after sunset fully dark.
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.
Easily reachable with an international airport tromsø makes a great base to chase the elusive aurora borealis.
This small city is effortlessly charming and makes for pretty viewing in the daytime too.
The best places to see the northern lights in norway tromsø.
One of best places to view the northern lights on the planet is the mountaintop aurora sky station in swedish lapland.
Winter december to march spring april to may summer june to august.
Even in months where the sun does not appear above the horizon in norway there are still periods of time that are darker.
In fact one of the best places to see the northern lights in norway is tromsø.
Autumn september to november autumn is the earliest season each year where you might see the northern lights in norway.
Tromsø is known as the capital of the arctic and just so happens to be one of the best places in the world to view the northern lights.
Tromsø is located at 69 n right in the middle of the aurora zone and is the largest city in northern norway.
Use this guide to help you plan your entire trip around seeing this natural beauty and go home with the best photographs of your life.
The most important rule to remember is that to see the northern lights the sky must be dark.
Northern lights in norway.
To get there head to abisko national park and ride a 20 minute chairlift to.