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Green northern lights illuminate a starry night sky above snowy mountains and a reflective body of water.

Norway Northern Lights Tours made for you

Experience a connection with the polar winter night on a northern lights trip in Norway

Norway northern lights tours: snowmobiles, snow shoeing and fjord cruising

Seeing the northern lights is a remarkable atmospheric phenomenon of pulsing, swaying and flowing lights across the night sky. Our expert guides will take you to the best viewing spots, at the right time of the year, during the right time in moon and sun cycles.

Norway’s extended winter transforms the landscape in remarkable ways. Ice formations along the coastline create temporary sculptures and frozen waterfalls become climbing challenges. We love visiting snow-laden pine forests which turn into silent wonderlands. On the Svalbard Islands, you might experience the rare magic of moonlit landscapes during the polar night – when a full moon reflects brilliantly off snow and ice. Perfect for a romantic honeymoon escape.

On a bespoke tour to Norway, you’ll also have the chance to connect with its culture in a more personal way. Discover the concept of koselig, similar to Danish hygge: think crackling fires, candlelight, woollen blankets and gathering with friends.

You might try traditional winter activities such as dog sledding across vast white expanses or ice fishing for Arctic char and cod. And in Norwegian Sápmi, including Finnmark, you can spend time with Sámi guides and learn about the traditions, skills and seasonal rhythms of reindeer herding. We focus on the meaningful details that make aurora hunting in Norway extraordinary.

  • Vibrant green northern lights Norway stretching across a dark sky above snow-capped mountains and a calm harbor.
  • A large, translucent blue iceberg floating in calm water with snow-covered mountains in the background.
  • A white reindeer and a person in traditional dress near a conical tent in a snowy field.
  • Red wooden houses on a snowy coastline in front of a massive, steep mountain peak under a cloudy sky.
  • A bright display of purple and green northern lights Norway over a snowy landscape with a frozen river and trees.
  • People in an inflatable boat navigate icy waters in front of a large glacier and jagged mountains.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Cruise to the Svalbard Islands on an expedition ship

Experience an adventurous expedition cruise to the Svalbard Islands

Sail the Norwegian Fjords in winter

Sail the Norwegian Fjords on a luxury winter cruise

Chase the aurora by husky sled in Norwegian Sápmi

Chase the northern lights in Norwegian Sápmi on a husky-led sledge

Snowshoe through the Arctic tundra around Tromsø

Take a tour from Tromsø to discover the Arctic tundra landscape on snowshoes

Go in search of polar bears on Svalbard

Enjoy an East Coast snowmobile safari on the Svalbard Islands to spot polar bears

A word from one of our experts

Norway is one of my favourite places for a northern lights adventure. It’s wild, remote and often unpredictable, which is exactly why an expert guide can be so valuable. They’ll know where to go, how to read the conditions and when it’s worth heading further away from the lights of town.

Murray Mitchell Senior Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in Norway

There are many incredible places to stay in Norway. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

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When to visit

For the best northern lights viewing opportunities, visit Norway in winter, from October to March. In the north, above the Arctic Circle, winter brings the polar night or mørketid – a period when the sun doesn’t rise at all. Rather than complete darkness, you’ll experience a unique blue twilight for several hours each day, casting everything in soft, otherworldly hues.

Winter activities

November–April

Northern lights tours

November–February

Ice fishing

November–March

Mørketid (polar night) in Tromsø

December–mid-January

Best Time and Place to See the Northern Lights in Norway

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Whatever you want from your northern lights tour in Norway, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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