A site of mystical intrigue from its spectacular fjords to hospitable harbour cities, northern Norway is an epicentre for the luminescent dance of the elusive Northern Lights.
Long, dark nights and clear cloudless skies from Tromsø to Svalbard go hand in hand with stargazing spectacles including the ribbons of colour that waltz above the dramatic landscape, and the famed bucket list experience welcomes visitors to snap images of whisps of green aurora.
Though successfully sighting the unpredictable phenomenon is entirely weather and location-dependent – occasionally even the skies of north Wales and Scotland become a ballroom for the charged solar particles – a getaway to the Arctic Circle is sure to increase your chances of a thrilling chase.
Cool cruises, skiing holidays and even sustainable train travel options take you off-piste far from light pollution, and the lights are complemented by the classic activities that come with a northern Norway trip – reindeer sleigh rides, Sami hut sips of gløgg, snowmobiling adventures and husky dog sledging.
From unique stays in a Snow Hotel to the Borealis on a budget during cosy city breaks, here are the best Northern Lights holidays to book in Norway this winter.
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Best for: Snowsport adventures
Sail, Hike and Chase the Northern Lights, Much Better Adventures
The Arctic Circle is a hunting ground for the elusive aurora
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For a long weekend of hiking fjords, sailing past seals and hunting the aurora borealis, Much Better Adventures promises an active Arctic Circle holiday for groups of up to 12 designed to “maximise your chances of seeing the aurora in all its glory”. There’ll be catamaran cruises far from light pollution, cable cars to the top of Tromsø mountains and a minibus chase for the optimum chance of witnessing the Northern Lights from the wilderness.
Three nights’ accommodation, all breakfasts, lunches and experienced guides from £967pp between October and March, excluding international flights; muchbetteradventures.com
Return Wizz Air flights from Luton to Tromsø average around £50pp in November.
Best for: Cosy city breaks
Tromsø Northern Lights City Break, The Aurora Zone
Blend cultural city breaks in Tromsø with the famed wonder of the natural world
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