Norway Northern Lights Tours made for you
Norway northern lights tours: snowmobiles, snow shoeing and fjord cruising
Seeing the northern lights is a remarkable atmospheric phenomenon of pulsing, swaying and flowing lights across the night sky. Our expert guides will take you to the best viewing spots, at the right time of the year, during the right time in moon and sun cycles.
Norway’s extended winter transforms the landscape in remarkable ways. Ice formations along the coastline create temporary sculptures and frozen waterfalls become climbing challenges. We love visiting snow-laden pine forests which turn into silent wonderlands. On the Svalbard Islands, you might experience the rare magic of moonlit landscapes during the polar night – when a full moon reflects brilliantly off snow and ice. Perfect for a romantic honeymoon escape.
On a bespoke tour to Norway, you’ll also have the chance to connect with its culture in a more personal way. Discover the concept of koselig, similar to Danish hygge: think crackling fires, candlelight, woollen blankets and gathering with friends.
You might try traditional winter activities such as dog sledding across vast white expanses or ice fishing for Arctic char and cod. And in Norwegian Sápmi, including Finnmark, you can spend time with Sámi guides and learn about the traditions, skills and seasonal rhythms of reindeer herding. We focus on the meaningful details that make aurora hunting in Norway extraordinary.
Highlights
Experience an adventurous expedition cruise to the Svalbard Islands
Sail the Norwegian Fjords on a luxury winter cruise
Chase the northern lights in Norwegian Sápmi on a husky-led sledge
Take a tour from Tromsø to discover the Arctic tundra landscape on snowshoes
Enjoy an East Coast snowmobile safari on the Svalbard Islands to spot polar bears
Norway is one of my favourite places for a northern lights adventure. It’s wild, remote and often unpredictable, which is exactly why an expert guide can be so valuable. They’ll know where to go, how to read the conditions and when it’s worth heading further away from the lights of town.
Murray Mitchell
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Norway
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip inspiration
Where to go
Norwegian Fjords
These deep, narrow sea inlets carved by ancient glaciers define western Norway's coastline. Winter brings a stark beauty with snow-capped mountains reflected in dark waters, best admired from the deck of a luxury cruise ship.
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Norwegian Lapland
The cultural homeland of the Indigenous Sámi people stretches across tundra plateaus, mountain valleys and ancient forests in northern Norway. Here, traditional reindeer herding continues alongside modern Sámi life.
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The Lofoten Islands
Dramatic peaks rise directly from the sea in this Arctic archipelago, creating one of Norway's most striking landscapes. Fishing villages with red wooden cabins (rorbuer) dot the shoreline, while pristine beaches with surprisingly turquoise water sit beneath jagged mountains.
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The Svalbard Islands
This remote Arctic archipelago sits halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, offering an extraordinary frontier experience. Home to more polar bears than people, Svalbard features glacier-carved mountains and vast ice fields.
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Tromso
Surrounded by mountains and fjords, the Arctic capital of Tromsø is a warm and vibrant city with plenty of culture, and serves as the ideal base for northern lights tours.
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When to visit
For the best northern lights viewing opportunities, visit Norway in winter, from October to March.
In the north, above the Arctic Circle, winter brings the polar night or mørketid – a period when the sun doesn’t rise at all. Rather than complete darkness, you’ll experience a unique blue twilight for several hours each day, casting everything in soft, otherworldly hues.
Winter activities
November–April
Northern lights tours
November–February
Ice fishing
November–March
Mørketid (polar night) in Tromsø
December–mid-January
Plan your trip to Norway
Whatever you want from your northern lights tour in Norway, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Your trip, your story
We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.
Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.
