Experience northern lights in Tromsø

In Tromsø there is always a good chance of seeing the northern lights from September until early April. Tromsø is in the centre of the northern lights’ oval, which means we can see the Aurora Borealis even when the activity is low. Experiencing the northern lights is something you will remember for the rest of your life.

Learn more about northern lights

Find inspiration and information about the northern lights in Tromsø. We have gathered everything you need to know about the magical Aurora Borealis.

Northern lights above Tromsø seen from the sea shore
Vegard Stien

Frequently asked questions

We have gathered the questions that we get the most about the northern lights. 

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Enjoying the northern lights from a beach in the Tromso region
Vegard Stien

Northern light tours

Here you can find information about the different types of guided Aurora tours. 

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Gazing at the northern lights above Tromsø
Martin Andersen - Nordnorsk Reiseliv

Where, when and how

Find out where, when and how to see the northern lights. 

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Northern lights in the Tromso region, Northern Norway
Lars Mathisen

Northern lights tourism guidelines

Take care of our destination and be safe when hunting for the northern lights. See our guidelines.

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Person photgraphing the northern lights in the Tromsø region
Kari Schibevaag

How to photograph the northern lights

A quick guide on how to capture the perfect northern lights photo.

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Northern lights in Tromsø, Northern Norway
Kari Schibevaag

What causes the northern lights

Find out what causes the northern lights here. 

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Per Helge Nylund at The Arctic University Museum of Norway
Janita Zenteno

Sparks of light

Per Helge Nylund (Arctic University Museum of Norway) explains the northern lights.

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