Northern lights tours 50 degrees north offers unique tours to norway, finland, sweden and iceland. Visit norway lights to see an indication of how good the northern lights experience is expected to be in trondheim. The closer you are to it, the better your odds are. Winter is the ideal season to see the northern lights in norway similar to other northern lights destinations. The shoulder seasons of lateseptemberearly november, and marchapril will give you much milder temperatures.
Aurora tourism is welldeveloped and its easy to find great tour offers. We recommend that you spend at least 34 days to see the northern lights, though the more time the better. Nov 22, 2018 the northern lights are always happening. During the winter months, northern lights activity can best be viewed between 9 pm and 1 am, although there have been plenty of viewings outside of those times. The midnight sun of the arctic circle makes it impossible to see the aurora during the summer months. Best time to see northern or polar lights in norway 2020. Aug 19, 2014 find out what clothes to pack when planning your holiday in northern norway, check out recent snow reports for your destination or go to weather forecast for northern norway to find out about sasons, weather and climate in northern norway.
Oct 01, 2019 despite the bonenumbingly cold temperatures, norways far north has become the place to be in winter. It also means you should avoid coastal areas as there is a higher chance of cloud cover, and get away from the ambient light of builtup areas. Were so confident that the northern lights will make an appearance during your cruise along the coast of norway in the winter season that if they dont, well give you a cruise the following season, free of charge. Historically, the chances of seeing the northern lights are best viewed in northern norway between october and march, because the polar night makes them easier to see. Forecasting the northern lights means predicting solar activity, which is virtually impossible with our current technology. The arctic circle marks the starting point for the midnight sun and totally dark winters lit up by the magical northern lights. From december through march, the nights are long in northern norway in some places, it seems endless as the sun doesnt even rise above the horizon between november and january. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are a natural phenomenon that can be seen in the night sky in wintertime in the grand north. Northern lights in norway best places to see the aurora borealis. Typically, an ideal amount of time within the arctic. As for the best time to see the northern lights in norway, in summer, it is more difficult in the north, as there are more hours of light and darkness is an essential requirement to see this phenomenon. Aug 31, 2019 the best northern lights hotels in norway alta sorrisniva igloo hotel, the most original northern lights hotel in norway.
The northern lights are present within the northern lights oval around the clock and throughout the year. Northern norway is among the most comfortable and interesting places to see the northern lights and to experience the unbelievable colours move across the arctic sky. Oct 05, 2016 this voyage 25092016 05102016 on ms nordnorge from hurtigruten was filled with extremely active northern lights displays. The 14 best places to see the northern lights in norway. For a complete experience, choose a place far away from cities the darker the better, although if you. Reykjavik, iceland, many tours available and places to go to for viewing the northern lights. Jan 23, 2019 tromso is northern norways largest city and is situated in the middle of the auroral oval, the area noted for having the highest probability of seeing the lights.
The best period to experience the northern lights is. When is the best time to visit tromso to see northern. Arctic norway is ideally located in the middle of the northern lights zone. Cable car excursion in tromso northern lights fjord tours. The aurora borealis northern lights are solar winds that meet the atmosphere in a zone around the magnetic north pole, forming arches, waves and curls of light moving across the sky, with. During the winter of 20192020, the northern lights viewing was typical for a solar minimum year. Also, tromso is a good base but you will have to travel out of the city away from light pollution in order to see the lights. Visitors flock from all over the world to northern latitude countries, such as norway, to see them. Hunting the northern lights in alta, norway glod explorer. Best time and place to see the northern lights in norway. 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. The country is renowned for its dramatic fjords but there is far more to it than these magnificent waterways. Jan 09, 2017 northern norway is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis. Northern norway shares the same latitude as alaska, greenland and siberia, but compared to these areas northern norway has a milder climate.
Best months for the northern lights 50 degrees north. The aurora amazed us more than 5 nights on an 11 day voyage. This northern lights 7hour tour is a smallgroup tour that takes you to the mountains, fjords, and valleys outside of tromso by minibus in the chase for northern lights the actual tour depends on the weather and the northern lights forecast. The zone with the most intense sightings of aurora borealis extends over lapland in northern scandinavia, iceland, greenland and finland. Also, the northern lights are above the highest clouds, which means that we need a clear sky to be able to see them. Seasons, weather and climate in northern norway daily. Also to decide if my priorities are hikings, or catch the northern lights. We are going in a few weeks, as mentioned its a total crapshoot. The northern light appears in a belt, or an oval, which is situated above the earth in a regular position in relation to the sun. Bjarne riesto photo generic image for all other cities in norway. The northern lights season begins in late september and continues till about late march, however, the best time to see the magic spectacle in norway is the dark season between december and january. Lesser outbreaks of the northern lights often appear as a belt to the northwest that can. The best northern lights voyage ever with hurtigruten in.
Facts about the northern lights in norway science and myths. The weather in november, december and january can be brutal, so a lot of people say that the best months to see the northern lights in norway. The interior areas of northern norway have an arctic type of climate in winter with snow, strong winds and severe frosts. Oct 28, 2018 when to see the northern lights in norway. From december through march, the nights are long in northern norway in some places, it seems endless as the sun doesnt even rise. Find out where to go and the best time to see the aurora borealis. Peak northern lights season in norway is between november and march. See the northern lights and experience norways beautiful fjord scenery on the famous norway in a nutshell tour. This voyage 25092016 05102016 on ms nordnorge from hurtigruten was filled with extremely active northern lights displays. Temperatures can reach below 40 c in the inner areas of finnmark and troms, but if this does not happen every winter. I also just finished a tutorial for how to photograph the. The amount of darkness directly determines the northern lights season in norway. When solar activity increases, the northern lights can also be seen further south in norway. Nov 26, 2018 a compilation of some nice time lapse sequences i shot north of tromso in arctic norway last week.
The 14 best places to see the northern lights in norway 2019. However, during the day and on bright summer nights under the midnight sun, its too light to see them. Easy to reach from the uk, with direct flights with norwegian, you can get close to nature, see wonderful. Seek the aurora borealis on our northern lights tours and, whether you decide to travel by land or sea, the magnificent nights sky above could be ablaze with natures finest light show. This immediately rules out the summer months in northern norway, as the midnight sun ensures light throughout the season, day and night. Some say you really havent seen all of norway until you have experienced each of its seasons.
September and october are usually the only months when the northern lights are visible at the same time as the lakes and rivers remain icefree. A compilation of some nice time lapse sequences i shot north of tromso in arctic norway last week. Oslo the northern lights season begins in late september and continues till about late march, however, the best time to see the magic spectacle in norway is the dark season between december and january. This breathtaking trip combines the popular norway in a nutshell tour with your very own northern lights adventure. Northern lights magic in the night sky northern norway what is the best time of the year to see the northern lights in iceland. To be able to see the lights clearly, you need a dark night sky, which means the summer months are largely ruled out, as, during this season, the sun may not set at all in northern areas of norway. The southernmost part, roughly the part south of the arctic circle, is called helgeland. It is peak season and so far this year the sun has been cooperating now all you need is those clear nights.
The worlds first northern light observatory was built here at the end of the. Here there is a multitude of islands and skerries on the outside of the coastal range, some flat, some with impressive shapes, like mount torghatten, which has a hole through it, and the seven sisters near sandnessjoen. Northern norway is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis. Summer in northern norway you can experience the midnight sun from the middle of may to the end of july. Skibotn, northern norway, enjoys an extremely dry climate, thus providing excellent chances. The guide will drive you to the area that has the highest chance of seeing the dancing lights. The lights will usually be visible over mainland northern norway during the night and over svalbard during the daytime. Tromso, northern norway, is an easily accessible location with numerous excursion. Here are the best places to see the northern lights. Get ready for a northern light experience like no other. Chasing the northern lights in tromso, norway 2020. You are welcomed by an impressive blend of sea, mountains and beaches.
Oct 24, 2019 it is cold, the clock is ticking towards midnight, and we are standing on a frozen lake in the middle of nowhere in a remote valley outside of tromso city in northern norway chasing the northern lights. Northern lights in norway best places to see the aurora. Our bold claim is that this part of norway, with itsmultiple islands,deep fjords and steepmountains, is among the most beautiful and interesting places to see the northernlights. Best time to see northern lights in iceland 2020 when. In fact, there is a zone in the northern hemisphere called the northern lights belt, situated from 65 to 72 degrees north, which is known to have more auroral frequency and intensity.
In norway your chances of seeing the northern lights are greatest between september and april, with october through march being the best months. Senja is norways second largest island, close to tromso city and only five hours from spectacular lofoten. Cloudy skies are the main obstacles for observing the northern lights in northern norway. Experience the amazing northern lights in arctic norway ideally located in the middle of the northern lights zone. Later in the season, the light is longer, allowing for more fun outside in the snow. In winter, the months from october to march are the best. The 10 best northern lights hotels in norway in 2020. Norway is extra special in that it also has a northern lights season that lasts from october through to the end of march. Norway was at the very front of the queue when mother nature was dishing out spectacular landscapes.
This is a beautiful area to explore with lots of fun activities to enjoy, but the main reason people turn up is simple. The seasons in norway weather and climate hurtigruten. Later in the season, the light is longer, allowing for more fun outside in the. To increase your chances of seeing the northern lights, it may be a good idea to book several departures. Chasing the northern lights in tromso, norway 2020 nerd. Not far from alta but far enough to avoid light pollution, the most original and literally cool hotel to enjoy the northern lights in norway is the sorrisniva igloo hotel. Nov 23, 2016 northern norway is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis. It has untouched nature, arctic waters, and astonishing cliffs. Easy to reach from the uk, with direct flights with norwegian, you can get close to. Im planning for a 2 weeks trip to norway and having to pick the best time to go to norway as well as the lowest possible flight costnot so peak season, its a bit of a dilemma. The beauty of this is that you will often see the northern lights overhead and reflected in open water at the same time. Head up the famous cable of tromso for an arctic meal at dizzying heights overlooking the island and mountains of tromso. The best northern lights hotels in norway alta sorrisniva igloo hotel, the most original northern lights hotel in norway not far from alta but far enough to avoid light pollution, the most original and literally cool hotel to enjoy the northern lights in norway is the sorrisniva igloo hotel ps.
Learn about this fascinating natural light show and how to see it. Northern lights tours 50 degrees north offers unique tours to norway, finland. This breathtaking trip combines the popular norway in a nutshell tour with a northern lights adventure. Northern lights one of natures most spectacular wonders. The weather in november, december and january can be brutal, so a lot of people say that the best months to see the northern lights in norway are late september, october, february, and march. Despite the bonenumbingly cold temperatures, norways far north has become the place to be in winter. During the last three seasons, we have found the northern lights on 8791% of our tours. Late january, february and march offer longer daylight hours, thus more pleasant for venturing out for winter adventures such as snow mobile riding and dogsledding. In northern norway, the city of tromso falls right in the middle of the northern lights belt. October, february and march are the best months for seeing the spectacular show of the northern lights. Aurora prediction and northern lights forecast aurora hunter.
Sep 28, 2014 im planning for a 2 weeks trip to norway and having to pick the best time to go to norway as well as the lowest possible flight costnot so peak season, its a bit of a dilemma. Far north of the arctic circle lies senja, the fairytale island, where the majestic northern light and beautiful nature is located. The ideal place to see the northern lights over the best norwegian landscapes. The northern lights are visible between septemberoctober and march. Aurora borealis season in northern polar latitudes alaska, northern canada, greenland, iceland, norway, sweden, finland and siberia runs from augustthruapril. The best northern lights voyage ever with hurtigruten in norway.