Season: from mid-September to early April
This extraordinary phenomenon of nature is created by the collision of electric particles from the sun with the Earth’s atmosphere. Click here to watch the video that the University of Oslo and NASA made to explain this phenomenon. It appears at night, when the sky is dark and it is as if a night rainbow danced across Senja’s sky with its lights in green, yellow, pink, and violet.
Perhaps this is the biggest goal or even the biggest dream for many travelers: to observe these fascinating colors that move across the Arctic sky. But few places on Earth offer as many opportunities to witness such an experience as Norway.
Senja is right in the center of the aurora borealis belt, but the hunt for magic lights is not that easy. After all, we are talking about a natural phenomenon that, like the climate, we have no control over or guarantees. But that is exactly what makes this experience so magical and unforgettable: uncertainty!
Life is made up of uncertainties, but we know one thing: the best time to experience the aurora borealis is from mid-September to early April, when the weather is cold and dry. Senja offers a clear sky, without light pollution. It is an authentic island, not yet overrun with tourism: the perfect stage to enjoy the luminous beauty of the northern lights.
With Senja Experience you can count on professionals specialized in hunting the northern lights. They know exactly the best places and days foreseen for the appearance of Nordic lights on the island of Senja. Our tours are full of good humor, respect, and responsibility so that you can enjoy an unforgettable journey.
In addition to the basic outings for “hunting” the northern lights, it is also possible to do it from the top of the mountains of Senja, overlooking the Norwegian fjords. We will drive to spectacular mountains previously defined by the guide team, taking into account the weather conditions of the day. Depending on the amount of snow on the date, we will use appropriate snowshoes to climb up to the location.
Click here and see the best and most beautiful spots on the island of Senja and the region we have selected so that you have the best experience possible and the best views during our Northern Lights hunts. If you need, we have cameras, lenses and tripods for rent.
