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Essential Information About Northern Lights in Norway

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What are the Northern Lights?

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Best Time of Year to See the Northern Lights in Norway

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Conditions to Witness Northern Lights

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How to reach Norway?

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The best way to travel to Norway is by flight. Many European flights fly frequently to the main airport of Norway, the Oslo International Airport. You can take a flight from any major city of India, including Delhi and Mumbai and fly to Denmark or Sweden and then take a connecting flight to Norway. On the contrary, you can also try to take one of the few direct flights operating from Mumbair to Oslo, including KLM, Swiss Air, and Ethiopian.
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What causes Northern Lights?

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How can I Photograph the Northern Lights?

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Unknown Facts about Northern Lights

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Places to stay for Northern Lights in Norway

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Tromso Ice Domes Hotel

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Aurora Camp Tromso

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Eliassen Rorbuer

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Reinefjorden Sjøhus

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Aurora Borealis Observatory

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Skrolsvik Kystferie

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Places to See Northern Lights in Norway

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Tromsø

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Lyngenfjord

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Bodø

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Lofoten Islands

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Vesterålen Islands

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Alta

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Svalbard

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Other Things to do in Norway

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Explore Mount Floyen

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Visit Oslo Cathedral

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Take a Ferry

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Explore the Geirangerfjord Region

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Marvel at The Arctic Cathedral

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  1. Which are the places to see the Northern Lights in Norway?

    1. Tromso Ice Domes Hotel - Visiting the Tromso Ice Domes hotel tops the ultimate bucket list of every adventure aficionado. As the hotel is surrounded by mountains, it gives a stunning backdrop of Tamok Valley. Each dome is hand-sculpted out of ice each year during the peak winter season.
    The hotel comprises 7 large suites, a movie theatre, a bar and an exhibition of ice sculptures. Staying in this hotel is one of a kind experience where you sleep on beds made of ice covered by thick fur bedding.

    2. Aurora Camp Tromso - If you are a fan of camping then Aurora Camp Tromso is the place for you! You can set up an overnight camp at the Aurora camping site where the tour begins at Tromso. There is a delicious dinner offered by Camp Tromso, in addition to the overnight gaze of the Northern Lights.
    They also offer reindeer skin blankets and bedding for topmost comfort and warmth as the temperature drops to minus during late night. The camp site opens between the months of November to March as you can only witness the magnificent Northern Lights of Norway during this time.

    3. Eliassen Rorbuer - Eliassen Rorbuer is one of the most mesmerising and stunning fishing resorts of Norway. There are several cottages built here for tourists and fishing enthusiasts visiting from across the globe. The place is surrounded by ANorwegian Sea in the front and majestic Alpine snow in the back. Each cottage here is a paradise itself to stay in as it offers gorgeous views. You can also indulge in tons of thrilling activities here such as kayaking, snorkeling and rafting.

    4. Reinefjorden Sjohus - Located at the walking distance from Reinefjorden Fjord, Reinefjorden Sjohus is a 3-star luxury hotel which looks like the set of a movie. Even though it is small in size, the hotel gives you a luxe feel along with world class amenities. It has a capacity of accommodating 12 people at a time. Due to its prime location, it gives the guests a great opportunity to explore various tourist attractions within the vicinity.

    5. Bodø - Located on the coastline of the Norwegian Sea, Bodo is the largest city in the entire proximity of Norway. Atop Mount Ronvik is the best location to get the sight of the Northern lights. Saltstraumen is the strongest whirlpool of the world situated here. You can also explore the city for its authentic street art and murals showcased at every corner.

  2. Which are the best places to stay at the Northern Lights in Norway?

    1. Aurora Borealis Observatory - One of the most famous places to observe the Northern Lights is the Aurora Borealis Observatory. You can get a reservation here and enjoy an uninterrupted view of the Northern lights from the observatory. You can also find an adjoining restaurant and outdoor hot tub if you feel like relaxing for a bit. 

    2. Tromso - Tromso is the best place on the entire planet to get the experience of watching the Northern Lights in Norway. Tromso is a stunning city in the north of the Arctic Circle. You can experience the unique Midnight Sun of the summer here. 

    3. Lyngenfjord - Surrounded by lush and vibrant natural beauty, Lyngenfjord is one of the most sustainable cities of the world. The famous festival, Riddu Riddu is also held here on an annual basis. The town is also home to one of the best Whiskey distilleries in the country. It is the driest place in Norway which makes it an ideal location for glanzing at Aurora Borealis. 

    4. Lofoten Islands - Lofoten Island is one of the most famous locations in Norway for its picturesque scenic beauty. It is also known as a true “Nordik paradise”. Lofoten Island is ideal for adventure activities such as Hiking, Ice fishing, Kayaking and Arctic Surging. It is also the paradise for photography lovers because of the stunning backdrops. 

    5. Alta - Alta is home to the first Northern Light Observatories of the world. It also offers the most clear and fascinating view of the aurora lights as it is very close to the Arctic Circle. Alta is also a prominent location filled with Ice hotels built during winters every year. The best time to see Northern lights in Norway is between the months of November and December which can easily be seen from Alta.

  3. Where in Norway can I see the Northern Lights?

    Some of the best places for enjoying a good sighting of the Northern lights in Norway, include Tromsø, Lyngenfjord, Bodø, Lofoten Islands, Vesterålen Islands, Alta, and Svalbard.
  4. Can you see the Northern Lights in Oslo?

    Getting to see a clear view of the Northern lights in Norway’s capital city, Oslo can be a bit difficult for the reason that this place is situated at a lower latitude of 59 degrees. Furthermore, since Oslo is a huge city, it experiences a higher amount of light pollution, which is again an unfavorable condition for viewing the aurora.
  5. Are the Northern Lights visible in Norway?

    Yes, Norway is one of the best places in the world for sighting a clear view of the Northern Lights. Lying close to the Arctic Circle and having clear skies, this country attracts many aurora hunters every year.
  6. Is Norway or Iceland better for Northern Lights?

    Norway is a better place for viewing the Northern Lights in comparison to Iceland. This is due to the reason that since Iceland is located below the Arctic Circle, it requires the aurora to be very strong to be visible. Furthermore, the weather of Iceland tends to change really quickly, making it quite challenging for you to find clear skies for viewing the northern lights.
  7. Do the Northern Lights happen every night?

    Yes, the Northern lights in Norway take place every night. However, not all nights come with clear and cloudless skies and not all auroras are strong for people to view them. The best time to view them is between late September and late May.
  8. What colour are the Northern Lights?

    The Northern lights in Norway usually manifest four primary colours, including red, white, purple, and green.
  9. When do the Northern Lights occur?

    The Northern lights in Norway are present day and night as the electrically charged solar particles constantly keep hitting the atoms in the atmosphere of the Earth, which results in the continuous emission of photons. You can view from clearly in the months between September to May.
  10. Does it have to be cold to see the Northern Lights in Norway?

    No, the visibility of Norway Northern Lights does not depend upon the temperature of the place and it does not necessarily need to be cold to spot the auroras. As a matter of fact, since one of the conditions of viewing the auroras requires a cloudless sky, it is always dark and cold while sighting the Northern Lights.
  11. How long does Northern Lights last?

    In general, a clear sighting of the Northern lights in Norway may last until 15 to 30 minutes. However, at rare times, the display may be extended until an hour or even longer.
  12. Do Northern Lights make noise?

    In the opinion of the scientists, the earth’s upper atmosphere, where the solar particles strike the oxygen and hydrogen molecule and the light is emitted, is so thin that it cannot carry the sound waves. Moreover, the distance between the aurora and the surface of the earth is so much that it would take five minutes for a sound wave to reach the people on the ground. However, there is evidence of people hearing certain noises while watching the aurora in the dark sky.
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