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Tromsø and the Northern Lights

The Arctic gateway between September and March

Ethan Northwind
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Green northern lights over a snowy shore near Tromsø
Green northern lights over a snowy shore near Tromsø
The aurora over Kvaløya. Photo: Sebastian Kowalski

When to go, where to stay and how to give yourself the best odds of a clear night.

When the sky performs

The aurora season runs from late September to the end of March. Give yourself at least three nights; clear skies are never guaranteed.

Dress for it

Note
Minus fifteen is normal on the fjord at night. Our guides bring thermal suits.

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