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Last Christmas, I traveled to Norway and had the wonderful opportunity to see one of the strongest aurora activity in Tromsø. This was truly one of the best experiences of my life. The beauty of the glorious and mesmerizing Northern Lights WILL take your breath away. It was just simply AMAZING!
Chasing the Northern Lights in Tromsø, Norway.
How I got there from the U.S? I flew from New York - Amsterdam - Oslo - Tromso.
Where? Tromsø. A small city above the Arctic Circle, which is known to be the viewing point of the colorful Northern Lights. The Easiest way to get there is flying from Oslo (just a two-hour flight).
Believe it or not, I was able to see the Northern Lights on my first day! This is very unusual as tourists typically have to patiently "chase the magical aurora" for days.
In Tromsø the sun doesn't rise from November to January. This "Polar Night" is the reason why Tromsø offers one of the highest probabilities of experiencing the Northern Lights.
Tromsø offers all kind of winter and snow based activities, including camping, fishing trips, hiking, evening husky sled ride, and even a whale safari! Most of the activities will be planned around "chasing the northern lights". The weather and sky condition are significant factors affecting your northern lights experience - best viewed in cloudless dark nights. If you can't see the sky, you can't see the lights.
My two favorite activities, highly recommended, were camping in the wilderness (this is where I saw the northern lights) and the husky dog sled tour. Dashing through the snow on a husky sled through the the beautiful wilderness was a truly unforgettable experience!Northern Lights!!!