Experience the Aurora Borealis

Vesterålen is located geographically just below the northern lights oval, which makes the region an ideal place to observe the northern lights, alongside winter activities in our snow-covered wonderland.

A natural lightshow

The Aurora Borealis often looks like a dancing light, moving in waves of different shapes, colours and level of brightness, from dark blue through green and yellow, and the occasional red or orange. It is possible to spot the colour display on any clear night in areas with low levels of light pollution.

“One of the world's best destinations for seeing the northern lights."

Northern lights activities

To see nature’s own lightshow dance across the sky is an experience in itself, but combining it with an activity makes chasing the Aurora infinitely more fun. Come along to the best local areas to see the northern lights and enjoy cosy moments by the campfire as you wait with a warm cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

For photo enthusiasts it is possible to get an introduction on how to capture the arctic light on camera. When the snow is covering the ground, an evening hike in snowshoes adds a fun way to chase the magical phenomenon.