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Northern lights over the village of Ersfjord, Norway Photo: Bjørn Jørgensen/Innovation Norway
Northern lights, also known as 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 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, February and 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.

Interest:  Nature attractions, The northern lights, Arctic Norway, The midnight sun

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Northern lights over Ersfjord at Kvaløya in Tromsø, Norway - Photo: Bjørn Jørgensen/Innovation Norway

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: Visit Norway

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.
Interest: Arctic Norway

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.
Interest: Sami culture, Sami culture

Nature attractions in the Arctic

The Land of the Midnight Sun

In Northern Norway, the sun never sets during the summer months. Go on a midnight sun cruise, join a safari or play golf in the middle of the night.
Interest: Nature attractions, Arctic Norway, The midnight sun

Experience the marvel: The northern lights

Watch nature's own theater unfold above you as the most spectacular light installation takes the stage: The northern lights with you on the front row.
Interest: Nature attractions, The northern lights, Arctic Norway

What to do in the Arctic

King crab safaris in Northern Norway

Come face to face with the huge red king crab in the Barents Sea outside the coast of Finnmark. Afterwards you are offered a taste.
Interest: Wildlife safari, Arctic Norway, Coast and coastal culture

Have a whale of a time in Vesterålen

"Whale!" The captain points eagerly in front of the ship. Excited and full of anticipation you make your way to the gunnel and see the whale’s blow.
Interest: Wildlife safari, Coast and coastal culture

Reindeer sledging

Let reindeer drag you across the white plains of Finnmark in Northern Norway.
Interest: Riding & Sledding, Sami culture

Dog sledging 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.
Interest: Riding & Sledding, Dog sledging

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.
Interest: Sports & Activities, Fishing

About Northern Norway

Northern Norway

Northern Norway is known for wildlife safaris, midnight sun and northern lights. This part of the country is home to the Sami, Norway’s aborigines.

Key facts about Kystriksveien

Kystriksveien, a breathtaking tourist road, offers 650 kilometres of unique coastal landscape.

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