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arctic

Norway

Norway's Arctic regions offer some of the world's best northern lights viewing, from the vibrant city of Tromsø to the remote wilderness of Svalbard, with hidden gems like the Lyngen Alps, North Cape, and the easternmost outpost of Vardø.

Aurora Highlight

Up to 200+ clear nights per year in Finnmark

Best Months to Visit

11 Destinations in Norway

Snow-capped mountains rise above the blue Arctic sea in Svalbard
10/10
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Svalbard

Bucket-list adventurers wanting the ultimate Arctic experience with maximum aurora intensity

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursPolar Bear Safari+5 more
$280/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Spectacular green northern lights over Norwegian wilderness near Alta
9/10
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Alta

Clear-sky aurora chasers who want maximum viewing nights and lower prices than Tromsø

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursSnowmobile Safari+5 more
$160/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Travelers watching aurora borealis in northern Norway
9/10
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Hammerfest

Curious travellers who want genuine Arctic town character and a quirky Polar Bear Society membership

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursWildlife Watching+3 more
$155/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Arctic landscape at the top of the world, North Cape Norway
9/10
🇳🇴Norway

Nordkapp

Bucket-list travellers wanting to stand at the tip of mainland Europe under the aurora or midnight sun

SepOctNovDecJan+2
Northern Lights ToursNorthern Lights Photography+3 more
$160/day⛺ ExpeditionExplore →
Multi-colored northern lights over snow-capped mountains in Tromsø, Norway
9/10
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Tromsø

First-time aurora hunters wanting easy access, city comforts, and world-class guiding

SepOctNovDecJan+2
Northern Lights ToursHusky Sledding+5 more
$180/day✈️ EasyExplore →
Aurora borealis illuminates the remote Norwegian Arctic coast near Vardø
9/10
🇳🇴Norway

Vardø

Off-the-beaten-path explorers seeking powerful art, history, and authentic Arctic remoteness

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursNorthern Lights Photography+2 more
$140/day⛺ ExpeditionExplore →
Dramatic landscape of the Lofoten Islands with mountains and sea
8/10
🇳🇴Norway

Lofoten Islands

Aurora photographers seeking the world's most dramatic reflections and landscapes

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights PhotographyNorthern Lights Tours+5 more
$170/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Northern lights panorama over the Lyngen Alps, Norway
8/10
💎 Hidden Gem
🇳🇴Norway

Lyngen

Ski mountaineers, photographers, and aurora chasers seeking dramatic scenery without the crowds

SepOctNovDecJan+2
Northern Lights ToursSkiing+5 more
$160/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Norwegian fjord and mountain landscape near Narvik
8/10
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Narvik

History enthusiasts and skiers who want genuine Arctic atmosphere without the tourist crowds

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursSkiing+3 more
$150/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Green northern lights shimmer over the wild island of Senja
8/10
💎 Hidden Gem
🇳🇴Norway

Senja Island

Adventurous travellers who want Lofoten-quality scenery without the crowds

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights PhotographyHiking+4 more
$145/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
Aurora borealis dancing over the Norwegian coast near Bodø
7/10
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Bodø

Budget-conscious travellers using Bodø as an Aurora and Lofoten base

OctNovDecJanFeb+1
Northern Lights ToursWildlife Watching+3 more
$140/day✈️ EasyExplore →