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Noctourism
Connect with the universe
Lie down on your back. Look up.
Light pollution obscures the night sky in more than half of Europe.
Many of us have forgotten how beautiful the sky at night can be.
That's why noctourism, i.e. nocturnal tourism, is one of the hottest travel trends right now.
And Norway's got a lot of great places to really experience the trend.
Check out our tips below!
Norway's first Dark Sky Place
Øvre Pasvik National Park has reached a significant milestone as Norway’s first International Dark Sky Place, a triumph in preserving pristine nightscapes.
The park is located in the country’s northeastern corner. Its recent designation highlights the park’s dedication to reducing light pollution and protecting its natural nocturnal environment.
A night to remember
Check in somewhere out of the ordinary. Spend the night together in a treehouse, a dome, an ice hotel, or a lighthouse.
Discover unique places in nature with Campanyon.
The longest night
Imagine a night that lasts for almost three months! Visit Svalbard during the polar night and aurora season, for a magical, and surprisingly social, experience.
Did you know that the locals call the full moon 'the polar night sun'?
Aurora hunting
The polar night also makes Northern Norway a great place for noctourism. Here, you also have several hours of daylight and the sun climbs just above the horizon outside the darkest periods.
Seek out a remote place without any light pollution to go star gazing andaurora hunting.
A guide increases your chances of seeing them!
Cruise the coastal highway
Bundle up in warm down and blankets and enjoy a dark adventure aboard Hurtigruten or Havila, on a coastal cruise between Bergen and Kirkenes.
It's a once-in-a-lifetime journey!
Hunt the northern lights
What could be more romantic than a kiss under the northern lights?
Get away from the city
Light pollution makes the darkness seem even darker. But as soon as you get away from of the street lights, the dark looks different, especially on a clear night.
If the moon is out, snow covered mountains glow in a mystical and almost unreal way.
Destination dark
Spend some unforgettable nights in a secluded place.
You don't have to go all the way north to experience snow topped mountains under the starry sky.
The deep, dark fjords
If you really want to get away from it all, head to the serene fjords in winter. No crowds, no rush. Take the time to truly feel the deep silence, both outside and within yourself.
Hop on a train from Bergen to the fjord village of Flåm. Be sure to stay a couple of nights in the area, to unwind and truly relax.
Lights in the dark
Or go a winter adventure in the UNESCO Heritage landscape of the Geirangerfjord (without the crowds).
It can be quite otherworldly!
If you visit during the light festival in March, you're in for something spectacular!
Destination fjord
Spend some unforgettable nights by the fjords.
Mountain bliss
The white, vast mountain plateaus of Southern Norway can be just as mesmerising in winter.
Rent a cabin or stay in a remote mountain lodge.
Harald Sohlberg really captured the essence of the light in his famous painting, and national treasure, Winter Night in Rondane.
You can see it up close at the National Museum in Oslo.
Hot sauna dates
It may be cold outside, but you can always heat up in a fjord-side sauna with a view! You can find them all over Norway.
Have a refreshing dip under the stars!
Dark passion
You don't necessarily have to sleep the night away…
Autumn hues
Remember, the starry season starts as early as September/October! Combine dark sightseeing with flaming bright colours.
The starry season
Is also a season full of colours and cool things to do.
Limitless Skies
Winter and northern lights
4+ Days ・ September - MarchBook nowShort winter cruise
Tromsø and a Hurtigruten CruiseThis tour includes a cruise with Hurtigruten. Choose from a wide selection of winter activities including dog sledding and northern lights excursions. / Authentic ScandinaviaPrice From 7 095 NOK
6+ Days ・ September - MarchBook nowNorthern lights cruise
Tromsø, the North Cape and KirkenesTour including a return cruise from Tromsø to Kirkenes with Hurtigruten. Visit the North Cape and try winter activities including dog sledding and snowmobiling. / Authentic ScandinaviaPrice From 14 200 NOK
4 Hours ・ September - MarchBook nowAurora dinner cruise
Boat tour in TromsøJoin a northern lights cruise and enjoy delicious arctic tapas from our partner in Tromsø, while hunting for the northern lights! / Brim ExplorerPrice From 1 890 NOK
5 Days ・ December - MarchBook nowMagical northern lights
Dog sledding and reindeer sledding in AltaStay in Alta at an Arctic wilderness resort, a forest chalet and an igloo-style dome. Enjoy dog sledding, snowmobiling, and ice-fishing. / Up NorwayPrice From 40 800 NOK
4+ Days ・ November - MarchBook nowTromsø winter break
Tromsø, northern lights, dog sleddingWinter break to Tromsø, including dog sledding and a northern lights chase by minibus. Additional winter activities can be added. / Authentic ScandinaviaPrice From 9 060 NOK
4+ Days ・ September - MarchBook nowTromsø wildlife & northern lights
City break with a wildlife cruiseTake a break to Tromsø with a cruise and hunt for the northern lights. With one free day, you can add winter activities like dog sledding, a reindeer safari, and more. / Authentic ScandinaviaPrice From 7 690 NOK
6 Days ・ September - OctoberBook nowAutumn auroras on the coast
Tromsø and SommarøyThis tour includes a guided day tour of Tromsø, sea kayaking, and a sea eagle safari. Stay in a small fishing village and learn how to capture the northern lights on camera. / 50 Degrees North NordicPrice From 16 275 NOK
4 Days ・ November - MarchBook nowLofoten & northern lights
Lofoten archipelago experienceTrip with an aurora-chase guided tour, RIB boat tour, and accommodation in a traditional fisherman's cabin. / 50 Degrees North NordicPrice From 9 498 NOK
6+ Days ・ September - MarchBook nowFjords & northern lights
Oslo, Bergen, Flåm and TromsøWinter adventure. See the fjords and the Arctic city of Tromsø. Winter activities like dog sledding, a northern lights safari, and much more can be added. / Authentic ScandinaviaPrice From 9 500 NOK
5 Days ・ November - MarchBook nowNorthern lights safari
Round trip from Oslo to TromsøJoin a northern lights round trip. Fly from Oslo to Tromsø and experience all the highlights of the region, including several opportunities to chase the northern lights. / Fjord Travel NorwayPrice From 27 995 NOK
6 Days ・ November - MarchBook nowNorthern lights & Tromsø
Ice hotel and reindeer sleigh rideRound trip from Oslo. Stay at an ice hotel, go on a king crab safari, take a reindeer sleigh ride, and enjoy an Arctic gourmet dinner. / Fjord Travel NorwayPrice From 31 595 NOK
6 Days ・ October - MarchBook nowNorthern lights cruise trip
Cruise and train adventureRound trip from Oslo including a scenic train ride to Trondheim, two nights onboard a cruise ship, a visit to Bodø, Tromsø, and a Viking feast on the Lofoten Islands. / Fjord Travel NorwayPrice From 24 350 NOK
8 Days ・ November - MarchBook nowWinter cruise & northern lights
Trip from Kirkenes to BergenFly from Oslo to Kirkenes and stay overnight at a snow hotel, then go wilderness dog sledding before taking a 5-night cruise to Bergen. Visit Trondheim's Nidaros Cathedral and Lofoten along the way. / Fjord Travel NorwayPrice From 34 510 NOK
7 Hours ・ October - MarchBook nowAurora safari camp in Tromsø
Northern lights at a private campYour guide will choose the camp location with the highest chance of seeing the northern lights. All camps have shelters, toilets, campfires, and benches outside. / Fjord ToursPrice From 1 490 NOK
December - FebruaryBook nowUnique northern lights stays
The best northern lights accommodationCombine a northern lights experience with comfort and luxury. These once-in-a-lifetime stays are in prime locations for optimal aurora borealis viewing. / CampanyonPrice From 3 000 NOK
24 Hours ・ December - MarchBook nowLavvo and northern lights
Winter experience outside of TromsøSpend a night in a private crystal Lavvo in the Lyngen Alps. Learn how to photograph the aurora and try snowshoeing. Return transfers, lunch, dinner, and breakfast are also included. / Booknordics.comPrice From 3 390 NOK
4 Days ・ October - MarchBook nowHoliday package in Tromsø
Trip in Tromsø and the Lyngen AlpsEnjoy two nights in central Tromsø , including a northern lights tour. Stay in a Crystal Lavvo in the Lyngen Alps, with a view of the auroras. Local transfers, activities and meals included. / Booknordics.comPrice From 11 220 NOK
17 Hours ・ November - MarchBook nowSami experience from Tromsø
Overnight reindeer sledding tour with lavvo stayTry reindeer sledding, spend the night in a traditional Sami tent, feed reindeer, and enjoy Arctic landscapes. With some luck, the northern lights might appear! / Booknordics.comPrice From 3 995 NOK
5 Days ・ November - MarchBook nowArctic escape in Alta
Northern lights, snow hotel, and dog sleddingExperience Oslo city highlights before travelling to the Arctic tundra. Choose between winter activities like dog and reindeer sledding, snowmobile riding, fatbiking, photography and more. / Fjord Travel NorwayPrice From 21 500 NOK
7 Days ・ December - AprilBook nowFjords, cities and the Arctic
The Flåm railway, fjord cruise and snow hotelTravel between Oslo, Kirkenes, Flåm, and Bergen. Experience the Oslo Opera House, northern lights, Nærøyfjord, Aurlandsfjord, UNESCO-listed Bryggen, and more. / Fjord Travel NorwayPrice From 29 500 NOK
6 Days ・ September - MarchBook nowNorthern lights in Tromsø
6 days in Arctic Norway with activitiesSpend three nights in Tromsø, and join three unique excursions: An Aurora safari by coach to a base station, an evening trip by reindeer or husky sledding, and a northern lights evening cruise safari. / My Nordic TravelFrom 25 000 NOK
