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
Husky Sled and Northern Lights Expedition, Much Better Adventures
For a long weekend of husky sledding and hunting the aurora borealis, Much Better Adventures promises an active Arctic Circle holiday for groups of up to 10 designed to “maximise your chances of seeing the aurora in all its glory”. There’ll be dog rides on Norway’s remote Finnmark plateau far from light pollution, nights sleeping under the stars and hot tubs in the wilderness for the optimum chance of witnessing the Northern Lights.
Four nights’ accommodation, all breakfasts, dinners and airport transfers from £2,191.26pp between January and March, excluding international flights; muchbetteradventures.com
Return Wizz Air flights from Luton to Tromsø average around £54pp in January.
Best for: Cosy city breaks
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