Northern Lights and the Solar Maximum – Why you should travel to Tromsø in the next 3 years
Since November 2022, the Northern Lights have been incredibly strong in the north of Nordic countries. When the conditions permit, we have seen some of the strongest displays of lady aurora lately. NASA experts say that Solar Cycle 25 has only just begun and that this is only the beginning. But what does this mean?
Aurora Huts – Glamping in Northern Norway, Tromsø
Have you heard of the new glamorous way of camping? Glamping involves more luxurious and comfortable accommodation rather than a traditional tent or sleeping bag. Typical glamping accommodation has electricity, a not-so-far-away toilet and made-up beds, making it far more comfortable. What if, on top of it all, we tell you that you also have the chance of seeing the Northern Lights from the comfort of your heated room?
What to pack and to wear when travelling to Northern Norway
Northern Norway is a popular region for winter and summer outdoor activities and tours. The main tourist destinations are Tromsø, the Lofoten islands, Senja, Narvik and Lyngenfjord. You can chase the Northern Lights, go a fjord cruise, try dog sledding, simply hike in the mountains and many other activities. So when you ask yourself what […]
What to pack to photograph the Northern Lights
Travellers from around the world come to Tromsø as it’s one of the best places in the world to see and photograph the Northern Lights. Whether you go on a Northern Lights chase by bus (we have guided tours from Tromsø and Narvik), or using your own means of transportation, you will soon realise that […]
Aurora Safari Camps – Review by Joshua Nueva
Joshua Nueva is an adventure photographer and videographer based in Ireland. He visited us in Tromsø and tried our Aurora Safari Camp tour. Read his review here.
Northern lights tour – Review by Popovers and Passports author
“The most impressive shows can last a few minutes to a few hours! When I was searching for the best
place with the highest chances of seeing the Northern Lights, one thing became clear, and that was that I needed to go to Tromsø, Norway!”
What’s it like to be a Guide in Northern Norway? – Interview
Guiding Northern Lights tours and other Arctic activities are most definitely a unique job! Learn about how it is like to guide in Arctic Norway.
What is a Lávuu – the Sami traditional tent
What is a Lavuu tent? You may have encountered this word during your research about Norway or the Sami people. Learn more about this traditional sami tent here.
How to photograph the Northern lights
Are you keen on bringing home great photos of the northern lights? This article is for you.