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

82/100

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

78/100

Alta is known as the 'aurora town' and has a long history as a centre for northern lights research.

Nordkapp

Finnmark

76/100

Nordkapp lies so far north that aurora can appear even at moderate activity — but the weather is harsh.

Senja

Troms

74/100

Senja is Norway's second-largest island — wild, mountainous and full of calm bays perfect for aurora.

Lofoten

Nordland

70/100

Lofoten combines dramatic peaks and ocean with strong aurora chances — one of Norway's most photogenic spots.

Narvik

Nordland

65/100

Narvik has inland mountains, few people and frequent clear nights — strong conditions for aurora.

Bodø

Nordland

58/100

Bodø sits on the edge of the aurora oval and can have great nights when the clouds break up.

Kirkenes

Finnmark

45/100

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.