Aurora forecast for Norway

Northern lights tonight in Norway

A practical decision page for travelers and locals. Check the chance, cloud cover and best time window for Tromsø (Tromso), Lofoten, Alta, Senja, Nordkapp and other places across Norway.

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Kirkenes

Finnmark

91/100

Kirkenes lies in the far east near the Russian and Finnish borders, with a stable winter climate.

Nordkapp

Finnmark

81/100

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

Alta

Finnmark

76/100

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

Tromsø

Troms

75/100

Tromsø sits in the heart of the auroral oval and is one of the world's best places to see the northern lights.

Senja

Troms

66/100

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

Narvik

Nordland

52/100

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

Lofoten

Nordland

49/100

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

Bodø

Nordland

38/100

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

Forecasts are advisory and based on open data sources. The northern lights can never be guaranteed.