Situated far inland between tromsø and alta lyngenfjord is one of the driest places in norway.
Where to fly to in norway to see northern lights.
They were also visible over the city on 2 of these nights but i will never forget my first glimpse of the northern lights when dogsledding in the wilderness.
The shetland islands are the best part of the british isles to see the northern lights so if you fancy seeing the aurora at home there is no better place.
Northern lights in lyngen fjord.
The appearance of the northern lights has transformed from a natural phenomenon to a worldwide attraction over the past few years.
There are many scandinavian locations which can bring you closer to the amazing auroral displays including.
It is hard to describe the sheer majesty and beauty of the aurora light display this is why you should travel to norway and see the northern lights for yourself.
Dr lee sproats has appeared on the bbc the sky at night programme too and has also spent time working in the physics department at the university of surrey.
The aurora borealis more commonly known as the northern lights are one of those spectacular natural phenomena that features highly in many people s bucket lists this is a galactical display guaranteed to make your jaw hit the floor as lights of varying neon colours sweep across the sky.
This is one of those once in a lifetime experiences.
Grótta lighthouse on the seltjarnarnes peninsula in the north westernmost point of reykjavik is a good vantage point.
Known locally as the merrie dancers the northern lights are a part of shetland culture.
The night skies here are often clear and sparkling which makes it a fantastic place to see the northern lights dance above the mountaintops.
Between mainland norway and the north pole this island realm of fjords glaciers mountains and polar bears is at 78 n as far as you would want to go to see the northern lights.
You can reach the islands by ferry or by flying.
Northern scandinavia among iceland and alaska is seen as the most intense northern lights area.
The icelandic capital is one of the most accessible places in europe to see the northern lights.
For this trip i am rich in cash but poor in time so i would need an airport which will be close ish to good reliable northern lights as i only have one day.
The best aurora spots are along the coast or inland away from the light pollution of the city.
To see the northern lights in the darkness of the norwegian sky should be on everyone s bucket list.
Nigel is a fellow of the royal astronomical society and an active amateur astronomer for over 40 years who has joined many of our previous northern lights flights.