Experience the Northern Lights

The spectacular light show is one of the most unique things Lofoten has to offer!

Are you dreaming of experiencing the Northern Lights?

If you plan to travel to Lofoten to experience the northern lights, you should schedule your trip somewhere between the end of August and mid-April. The possibilities of seeing the northern lights depend on the weather and aurora activity. The darkest months are best, as it should be both dark enough and cloudless. Lofoten is one of the best places in the world to experience the phenomenon. That’s because the northern lights oval lies above Lofoten and with a view directly to the north you can see the northern lights from Lofoten’s outer side with an undisturbed horizon.