Northern Norway around the city of Tromsø is probably the best location for aurora viewing. The weather there is fairly stable, and if conditions are not favourable, it is no problem to cross the border into Finland. Plus, the polar night ends in February, so it's also possible to enjoy a few hours of daylight and beautiful sunsets when the weather is just right. In addition to the Tromso area, we will also visit Senja Island, where there are beautiful winter ascents and other opportunities to observe the Northern Lights.
The weather in northern Norway is cold and can be windy in the winter months, so warm clothing is essential. Layers for active movement and also a warm winter jacket for shooting aurora borealis in the evening. It is not guaranteed that we will see them every night, it always depends on the weather, but we will try to look for places with clear skies.
On the first day we arrive in Tromsø, go shopping and check in. In the afternoon we will have the opportunity to explore the city, which is always nicely lit up at night, or go to the local sauna and cool off in the ocean.
We will head straight for the first polar September in this fjord on the neighbouring island of Kvaløya, weather and conditions permitting.
After dawn we will go on a tour of the fjords, which are located just outside Troms. One of them is Ersfjordbotn, where we will enjoy the views and stop for a treat at a local café.
This café has the best cinnamon snails, so it's a must during our trip!
Another fjord that offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks is Skullsfjord, where we walk through a small fishing village.
At sunset, we take the cable car up Fjellheisen Mountain, where we have the best view of the whole of Tromso. There is also a nice restaurant with a café at the top, where you will be able to have a snack and possibly wait to see if the Northern Lights appear.
According to the weather forecast and conditions, we will hunt aurora again in the evening, ideally at the beautiful salt lake Laksvatnet.
The third day will be all about experiences! We will go on a kayak tour and in the evening we will visit a settlement where they breed huskies.
Depending on the weather, we will go kayaking to the place where the conditions are best. We will have a professional guide with us who will give us a full briefing and take care of all safety. The tour will definitely be almost a full day, which doesn't last very long this way in February in the north.
In the evening we will go to a small village on the outskirts of Tromso, where they breed huskies. We will have dinner and hot drinks together in a typical lavvu, a tent used by the Sami people, and then wait for the Northern Lights. Our time will be cut short by a visit from the dogs, which you will have the opportunity to play with. Just a word of caution, we will not be sledging on this occasion.
We will have a rather long crossing to Senja Island, so we will leave early in the morning to enjoy as much daylight as possible on the spot. Our first stop will be to climb to the base of Mount Hesten, where the iconic viewpoint of Mount Segla is located. If conditions are good, we'll try to wait a bit for the Northern Lights.
One of the best views of the peaks of Senja is located right at sea level and just a few meters from the parking lot. Tungeneset is a designer walkway made of larch wood, leading to the shore of the Norwegian Sea. We'll stay here for a while so you can take pictures. (The pictures are from the summer, but the walkway is also accessible in winter).
Depending on snow conditions, we will attempt to climb one of the most beautiful peaks in the area. If there is a lot of snow, we may not do the whole climb. Just go up to about the middle, from where there are breathtaking views of the surrounding fjords. (The photos are taken in summer, but the place is accessible in winter as well).
Distance: 8 km
Time: 3-4h
Climb: 635 m
The following day we will return to Tromso again, where we will enjoy one more day of sightseeing and an evening of aurora viewing. If the forecast in Norway doesn't work out, we would try to cross the border into Finland to the Kilpisjarvi area.
On the last day we will transfer to the airport and head back home.
Northern Norway around the city of Tromsø is probably the best location for aurora viewing. The weather there is fairly stable, and if conditions are not favourable, it is no problem to cross the border into Finland. Plus, the polar night ends in February, so it's also possible to enjoy a few hours of daylight and beautiful sunsets when the weather is just right. In addition to the Tromso area, we will also visit Senja Island, where there are beautiful winter ascents and other opportunities to observe the Northern Lights.
The weather in northern Norway is cold and can be windy in the winter months, so warm clothing is essential. Layers for active movement and also a warm winter jacket for shooting aurora borealis in the evening. It is not guaranteed that we will see them every night, it always depends on the weather, but we will try to look for places with clear skies.
On the first day we arrive in Tromsø, go shopping and check in. In the afternoon we will have the opportunity to explore the city, which is always nicely lit up at night, or go to the local sauna and cool off in the ocean.
We will head straight for the first polar September in this fjord on the neighbouring island of Kvaløya, weather and conditions permitting.
After dawn we will go on a tour of the fjords, which are located just outside Troms. One of them is Ersfjordbotn, where we will enjoy the views and stop for a treat at a local café.
This café has the best cinnamon snails, so it's a must during our trip!
Another fjord that offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks is Skullsfjord, where we walk through a small fishing village.
At sunset, we take the cable car up Fjellheisen Mountain, where we have the best view of the whole of Tromso. There is also a nice restaurant with a café at the top, where you will be able to have a snack and possibly wait to see if the Northern Lights appear.
According to the weather forecast and conditions, we will hunt aurora again in the evening, ideally at the beautiful salt lake Laksvatnet.
The third day will be all about experiences! We will go on a kayak tour and in the evening we will visit a settlement where they breed huskies.
Depending on the weather, we will go kayaking to the place where the conditions are best. We will have a professional guide with us who will give us a full briefing and take care of all safety. The tour will definitely be almost a full day, which doesn't last very long this way in February in the north.
In the evening we will go to a small village on the outskirts of Tromso, where they breed huskies. We will have dinner and hot drinks together in a typical lavvu, a tent used by the Sami people, and then wait for the Northern Lights. Our time will be cut short by a visit from the dogs, which you will have the opportunity to play with. Just a word of caution, we will not be sledging on this occasion.
We will have a rather long crossing to Senja Island, so we will leave early in the morning to enjoy as much daylight as possible on the spot. Our first stop will be to climb to the base of Mount Hesten, where the iconic viewpoint of Mount Segla is located. If conditions are good, we'll try to wait a bit for the Northern Lights.
One of the best views of the peaks of Senja is located right at sea level and just a few meters from the parking lot. Tungeneset is a designer walkway made of larch wood, leading to the shore of the Norwegian Sea. We'll stay here for a while so you can take pictures. (The pictures are from the summer, but the walkway is also accessible in winter).
Depending on snow conditions, we will attempt to climb one of the most beautiful peaks in the area. If there is a lot of snow, we may not do the whole climb. Just go up to about the middle, from where there are breathtaking views of the surrounding fjords. (The photos are taken in summer, but the place is accessible in winter as well).
Distance: 8 km
Time: 3-4h
Climb: 635 m
The following day we will return to Tromso again, where we will enjoy one more day of sightseeing and an evening of aurora viewing. If the forecast in Norway doesn't work out, we would try to cross the border into Finland to the Kilpisjarvi area.
On the last day we will transfer to the airport and head back home.
itinerary by Teru Menclova
Northern Norway around the city of Tromsø is probably the best location for aurora viewing. The weather there is fairly stable, and if conditions are not favourable, it is no problem to cross the border into Finland. Plus, the polar night ends in February, so it's also possible to enjoy a few hours of daylight and beautiful sunsets when the weather is just right. In addition to the Tromso area, we will also visit Senja Island, where there are beautiful winter ascents and other opportunities to observe the Northern Lights.
The weather in northern Norway is cold and can be windy in the winter months, so warm clothing is essential. Layers for active movement and also a warm winter jacket for shooting aurora borealis in the evening. It is not guaranteed that we will see them every night, it always depends on the weather, but we will try to look for places with clear skies.
On the first day we arrive in Tromsø, go shopping and check in. In the afternoon we will have the opportunity to explore the city, which is always nicely lit up at night, or go to the local sauna and cool off in the ocean.
We will head straight for the first polar September in this fjord on the neighbouring island of Kvaløya, weather and conditions permitting.
After dawn we will go on a tour of the fjords, which are located just outside Troms. One of them is Ersfjordbotn, where we will enjoy the views and stop for a treat at a local café.
This café has the best cinnamon snails, so it's a must during our trip!
Another fjord that offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks is Skullsfjord, where we walk through a small fishing village.
At sunset, we take the cable car up Fjellheisen Mountain, where we have the best view of the whole of Tromso. There is also a nice restaurant with a café at the top, where you will be able to have a snack and possibly wait to see if the Northern Lights appear.
According to the weather forecast and conditions, we will hunt aurora again in the evening, ideally at the beautiful salt lake Laksvatnet.
The third day will be all about experiences! We will go on a kayak tour and in the evening we will visit a settlement where they breed huskies.
Depending on the weather, we will go kayaking to the place where the conditions are best. We will have a professional guide with us who will give us a full briefing and take care of all safety. The tour will definitely be almost a full day, which doesn't last very long this way in February in the north.
In the evening we will go to a small village on the outskirts of Tromso, where they breed huskies. We will have dinner and hot drinks together in a typical lavvu, a tent used by the Sami people, and then wait for the Northern Lights. Our time will be cut short by a visit from the dogs, which you will have the opportunity to play with. Just a word of caution, we will not be sledging on this occasion.
We will have a rather long crossing to Senja Island, so we will leave early in the morning to enjoy as much daylight as possible on the spot. Our first stop will be to climb to the base of Mount Hesten, where the iconic viewpoint of Mount Segla is located. If conditions are good, we'll try to wait a bit for the Northern Lights.
One of the best views of the peaks of Senja is located right at sea level and just a few meters from the parking lot. Tungeneset is a designer walkway made of larch wood, leading to the shore of the Norwegian Sea. We'll stay here for a while so you can take pictures. (The pictures are from the summer, but the walkway is also accessible in winter).
Depending on snow conditions, we will attempt to climb one of the most beautiful peaks in the area. If there is a lot of snow, we may not do the whole climb. Just go up to about the middle, from where there are breathtaking views of the surrounding fjords. (The photos are taken in summer, but the place is accessible in winter as well).
Distance: 8 km
Time: 3-4h
Climb: 635 m
The following day we will return to Tromso again, where we will enjoy one more day of sightseeing and an evening of aurora viewing. If the forecast in Norway doesn't work out, we would try to cross the border into Finland to the Kilpisjarvi area.
On the last day we will transfer to the airport and head back home.
Northern Norway around the city of Tromsø is probably the best location for aurora viewing. The weather there is fairly stable, and if conditions are not favourable, it is no problem to cross the border into Finland. Plus, the polar night ends in February, so it's also possible to enjoy a few hours of daylight and beautiful sunsets when the weather is just right. In addition to the Tromso area, we will also visit Senja Island, where there are beautiful winter ascents and other opportunities to observe the Northern Lights.
The weather in northern Norway is cold and can be windy in the winter months, so warm clothing is essential. Layers for active movement and also a warm winter jacket for shooting aurora borealis in the evening. It is not guaranteed that we will see them every night, it always depends on the weather, but we will try to look for places with clear skies.
On the first day we arrive in Tromsø, go shopping and check in. In the afternoon we will have the opportunity to explore the city, which is always nicely lit up at night, or go to the local sauna and cool off in the ocean.
We will head straight for the first polar September in this fjord on the neighbouring island of Kvaløya, weather and conditions permitting.
After dawn we will go on a tour of the fjords, which are located just outside Troms. One of them is Ersfjordbotn, where we will enjoy the views and stop for a treat at a local café.
This café has the best cinnamon snails, so it's a must during our trip!
Another fjord that offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks is Skullsfjord, where we walk through a small fishing village.
At sunset, we take the cable car up Fjellheisen Mountain, where we have the best view of the whole of Tromso. There is also a nice restaurant with a café at the top, where you will be able to have a snack and possibly wait to see if the Northern Lights appear.
According to the weather forecast and conditions, we will hunt aurora again in the evening, ideally at the beautiful salt lake Laksvatnet.
The third day will be all about experiences! We will go on a kayak tour and in the evening we will visit a settlement where they breed huskies.
Depending on the weather, we will go kayaking to the place where the conditions are best. We will have a professional guide with us who will give us a full briefing and take care of all safety. The tour will definitely be almost a full day, which doesn't last very long this way in February in the north.
In the evening we will go to a small village on the outskirts of Tromso, where they breed huskies. We will have dinner and hot drinks together in a typical lavvu, a tent used by the Sami people, and then wait for the Northern Lights. Our time will be cut short by a visit from the dogs, which you will have the opportunity to play with. Just a word of caution, we will not be sledging on this occasion.
We will have a rather long crossing to Senja Island, so we will leave early in the morning to enjoy as much daylight as possible on the spot. Our first stop will be to climb to the base of Mount Hesten, where the iconic viewpoint of Mount Segla is located. If conditions are good, we'll try to wait a bit for the Northern Lights.
One of the best views of the peaks of Senja is located right at sea level and just a few meters from the parking lot. Tungeneset is a designer walkway made of larch wood, leading to the shore of the Norwegian Sea. We'll stay here for a while so you can take pictures. (The pictures are from the summer, but the walkway is also accessible in winter).
Depending on snow conditions, we will attempt to climb one of the most beautiful peaks in the area. If there is a lot of snow, we may not do the whole climb. Just go up to about the middle, from where there are breathtaking views of the surrounding fjords. (The photos are taken in summer, but the place is accessible in winter as well).
Distance: 8 km
Time: 3-4h
Climb: 635 m
The following day we will return to Tromso again, where we will enjoy one more day of sightseeing and an evening of aurora viewing. If the forecast in Norway doesn't work out, we would try to cross the border into Finland to the Kilpisjarvi area.
On the last day we will transfer to the airport and head back home.
