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Sunset over Utakleiv in the Lofoten Islands, Norway Photo: Terje Sørgjerd / tesophotography.com
Northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, dancing in the clear night sky above the fishing village of Ersfjord in the county of Troms. Photo: Bjørn Jørgensen/Innovation Norway
Svolvær in Lofoten is one of many places in Northern Norway to see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis. Photo: Stockshots.no/Innovation Norway
A show of dancing northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, above the small island of Landegode just outside Bodø in the county of Nordland. Photo: Kent Even Grundstad
Enjoy the crisp sea air and the magnificant show of the northern lights from the deck of one of Hurtigruten's (the Norwegian Coastal Voyage) ships. Photo: M. Horender
Go on a cruise with Hurtigruten (the Norwegian Coastal Voyage) during late autumn or winter/early spring - you might see the splendid northern lights. Photo: Ivan Mervillie
The magical northern lights will often flicker across the night sky high above the Lofoten Islands during late autumn and winter/early spring. Photo: Stockshots.no/Innovation Norway
Northern lights performing a dance of inspiration above Vågakallen Mountain in Lofoten. Photo: Stockshots.no/Innovation Norway
A show of natural wonderment is displayed by the northern lights over the small town of Svolvær in Lofoten. Photo: Stockshots.no/Innovation Norway
Travel to Lofoten in late autumn and early spring in order to see the northern lights. October through to March are the best months. Photo: Stockshots.no/Innovation Norway
Northern lights dancing above Vågakallen Mountain in the Lofoten Islands. Photo: Stockshots.no/Innovation Norway
The Lofoten Islands are an excellent location for viewing the northern lights perform their magical display in the night sky. Photo: Stockshots.no/Innovation Norway
The blue night sky and green aurora rays are a fitting backdrop for the large island of Sørøya in Western Finnmark. Photo: Bård Løken/Innovation Norway
The charming fishing village of Henningsvær in Lofoten is a great place to see the northern lights, also known as aurora borealis. Photo: Stockshots.no/Innovation Norway
In Tromsø, the highest northern lights frequency is between 6 pm and 1 am. The best months are December, January, February and March. Photo: Kjetil Skogli/Visit Tromsø
A curtain of northern lights touches the mountains beside the Ersfjord in the county of Troms. Photo: Kjetil Skogli/Visit Tromsø

Arctic Norway is the kingdom of light

The land above the Arctic Circle is known for midnight sun and northern lights, Sami people in Finnmark and polar bears at the Svalbard Islands.

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Sunset over Utakleiv in the Lofoten Islands, Norway - Photo: Terje Sørgjerd / tesophotography.com

Arctic Norway is the kingdom of light

The land above the Arctic Circle is known for midnight sun and northern lights, Sami people in Finnmark and polar bears at the Svalbard Islands.

Arctic Norway is the kingdom of light

Source: Visitnorway

About Arctic Norway

The Arctic

Nature rules the north of Norway, and over thousands of years, people have found ways to adapt to the Arctic climate.

The Sami

The Sami are Norway’s indigenous people. Travel to Northern Norway to experience their culture. Learn to throw a lasso, or try reindeer sledding.

Nature attractions in the Arctic

Experience the marvel: The northern lights

Watch nature's own theatre unfold above you as the most spectacular light show takes centre stage: The northern lights with you in the front row.

What to do in the Arctic

King crab safaris in Finnmark

Come face to face with the red king crab in the Barents Sea outside the coast of Finnmark. Afterwards you are offered a taste of the succulent meat.

Have a whale of a time in Vesterålen

- Whale, shouts the captain as he points eagerly in front of the ship. Full of anticipation we make our way to the gunnel and see the whale’s blow.

Reindeer sledging

Let reindeer drag you across the white plains of Finnmark in Northern Norway.

Dog sledding in Norway

Get close to nature on a dog sledding trip this winter, and travel at high speed across the Norwegian wilderness, pulled by a pack of eager huskies.

World Championship in cod fishing

Every winter, hundreds of people travel to Lofoten to see who gets the most and the largest arctic cod. You can be a part of it.

About Northern Norway

Northern Norway

Northern Norway is known for northern lights, wildlife safaris and midnight sun. It is also home to the Sami, Norway’s indigenous people.

Tourist information along Kystriksveien

The tourist information centre in Steinkjer will help you book accommodation and plan a tailor-made itinerary for your trip along Kystriksveien.

Campaigns and Sponsored

Fly SAS to the northern lights

Fly to Northern Norway with SAS enjoying free 23kg baggage, free online check-in and free seat reservation.

Summer adventures in Northern Norway

With whale and bird safaris, kayaking, hiking, fishing and more, Northern Norway really is an adventure playground. Luckily the summer days are long.

Tromsø is amongst the best places to see the northern lights

Spend your winter holidays in Tromsø and combine your northern lights hunt with the comforts of a lively Arctic city.

Fishing at Offersøy Feriesenter

Experience Offersøy – the gateway to Lofoten and Vesterålen. Here you can go deep-sea fishing, diving and join a killer whale safari.

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