Chasing the Light
Where the action is: Northern Norway is the ideal location for observing the northern lights, since the so-called aurora oval runs along the coast of Nordland, Troms and Finnmark counties. In the centre of this oval are the Vesterålen islands.
Therefore it is entirely natural that the country’s most important land-based northern lights research is done at the northern tip of Andøya, at the rocket launching range and research installation ALOMAR (Arctic Lidar Observatory for Middle Atmosphere Research). More than 50 universities around the world participate in and contribute to this research.
EXPERIENCE THE AURORA
Vesterålen is an ideal place to observe the Northern Lights, either combined with an active hiking vacation in
autumn, or alongside winter activities in a snow-covered wonderland. The region is located right within the
Northern Lights oval and leading research into the Aurora happens here.
Northern lights
5 places to see the Northern Lights in Vesterålen
2017-01-26 09:46It is possible to see Northern Lights on any clear night in areas with low levels of light pollution, but combining the chase for the Aurora with an activity will make the experience truly magical. Here are five unique places to see Northern Lights in vesterålen:
Chase the Northern Lights with Aurora Addicts!
2017-02-28 04:06Chase the Northern Lights with experienced British guides Aurora Addicts in one of the most beautiful parts of Norway! Aurora Addicts will take you away from the city lights to locations that they have chosen as the best places to view the Aurora Borealis.
Andøya Space Centre – Spaceship Aurora
2017-02-23 13:01At Spaceship Aurora you will get a virtual trip into space. Here you will visit the Northern Lights, and will see their origin and effect on our planet, both naturally and culturally. You will take part in experiments, launch probes and see how the day to day life is like at a Space Center. The Spac