Adriana & Kevin enjoying the Aurora Borealis.
When I was in Tromso I tried to find an article about the exact topic I’m writing about now: where is the best spot to watch the Northern Lights in Tromso. Disclaimer: I’m not an expert for Northern Lights in Tromso. I just want to share the little knowledge I have in this article.
Is there a perfect spot?
I doubt there is. Tromso is surrounded by spectacular landscape, so it’s easy to find dozens of great settings to watch the Northern Lights. Some basic rules are:
- it’s best to see the lights outside the city, as you don’t have “light pollution” from the city lights
- you need a clear sky to watch the Northern Lights, if you won’t find a cloudless sky you won’t find the Northern Lights. How can you find a cloudless sky? Simply look for stars…
- Forecasts indicate, if the Northern Lights are intensive or not, it didn’t work for us: on a day where they projected a “1” we saw strong Lights and where happy that we ignored the forecast
So far so good, here are the spots, where we took our pictures, where the setting was great:
Map: best spots for Northern Lights in Tromso
Some spots to see the Northern Lights around Tromso
Here are some Pics we took:
Northern Lights close to Tromso
Adriana & Kevin enjoying the Aurora Borealis.
Waiting for the Northern Lights..
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I went to the island of Sommarøy, and at the north of Tromsøy, where I took my best shots of the northern lights. An as you said, forecasts are just an indication, if you get clear sky, just look at the sky :)
Your pics are awesome !
We are travelling to Tromso in two weeks, on 14th February for four days. I have found your review, especially the map, very informative & will be using your advice. I too loved your photo’s only hope we are as fortunate.
Thanks a lot for this post! I’m flying to Tromso tomorrow, and staying ion Ersfjordbotn :)
Hi. I’m planning to go to Tromso. The information I the article great. Just one question…. At night, with an unfamiliar place… Is that safe to be a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children)?
Thanks
Good to learn about tromso we are planning to visit in october this year thanks alot for photos & map
One question – how to get there? Is there any other option than renting a car? Thank you
where about is the second picture took from? PLease advice, I am going in a months time
In the map it’s the left error, where this picture was taken.
Several operators in Tromso offer tours to see the lights.