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  • Strandgata 29

    Hammerfest, Finnmark

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Nature is absolutley amazing, and one of the true wonders here in the north, is the magical Northern Lights.

The Lady in Green, as we also call the Northern Lights, is so much more than just beautiful. It is history, myths and folklore. It is traditions and religions. Did you know the pirates of the Mediterranean believed the Northern Lights lighted up the sky whenever someone crossed over to the realm of the dead. Our guide will tell you all about the myths of the Northern Light, local, national and international.

We use a car or a bus as our base for shelter and to find hot drinks and snacks. This is a fascinating way of searching for the Northern Lights and enjoying the beautiful landscape, even in dark of the Arctic Night.

What to bring: Warm clothes and boots, hat, scarf, mittens.
Included: A knowledgeable and dedicated English-speaking Northern Lights guide, transport by car or bus, hot beverage and snack, reflector vest for use during the trip.
Distance: Depending on conditions
Duration: 1-4 hours depending on conditions
Degree of difficulty: 1/4
Number of guests: 2-50
Age limit: 8 years.

How to get there

The starting point is at the tourist information office.

– 1 200 NOK *
* Price from

Source: Visit Hammerfest