Aurora forecast for Norway
Will you see the northern lights tonight?
A practical decision page for travelers and locals. Check the chance, cloud cover and best time window for your spot in Norway.
Tromsø
Troms
Tromsø sits in the heart of the auroral oval and is one of the world's best places to see the northern lights.
Alta
Finnmark
Alta is known as the 'aurora town' and has a long history as a centre for northern lights research.
Nordkapp
Finnmark
Nordkapp lies so far north that aurora can appear even at moderate activity — but the weather is harsh.
Senja
Troms
Senja is Norway's second-largest island — wild, mountainous and full of calm bays perfect for aurora.
Lofoten
Nordland
Lofoten combines dramatic peaks and ocean with strong aurora chances — one of Norway's most photogenic spots.
Narvik
Nordland
Narvik has inland mountains, few people and frequent clear nights — strong conditions for aurora.
Bodø
Nordland
Bodø sits on the edge of the aurora oval and can have great nights when the clouds break up.
Kirkenes
Finnmark
Kirkenes lies in the far east near the Russian and Finnish borders, with a stable winter climate.
Forecasts are advisory and based on open data sources. The northern lights can never be guaranteed.