Where and When to See the Northern Lights in Norway

Nature's beauty and magic of the colorful lights can be best viewed in regions which are above the Arctic Circle. As such, the very north of Canada, Russia, and the Scandinavian countries in Europe are among the top locations in the world to try your luck in seeing the lights. And most often people wonder: should you go to Norway to see the Northern Lights? The answer is a definite "yes"! The general rule is to head to the far north as close to the Arctic Circle as possible. Speaking of specific destinations in Norway to go to to see the lights, such towns as Tromso, Svalbard, Kirkenes, and the major city of the beautiful Lofoten Islands, Svolvaer, are the places to set off to. When there, wait until it gets dark and for the sky to be clear to boost your chances of viewing the phenomena.

And the options of catching the lights are vast as well with safaris and going on a Northern Lights cruise in Norway being the hits.To make the experience even more unforgettable, travelers often choose to stay at unique properties, such as hotels that are re-built every year and made completely out of snow and ice! As such many Norway Northern Lights travel packages offered by Tours to Norway include unique accommodation experiences for overnights. For instance, properties like Glass Igloos, offering private igloos with glass roofs in the bedrooms that are designed for catching the Northern Lights dancing in the night sky right from the comfort of your bed, are among the top-ranking favorites!