Have you experienced the Midnight Sun or the Northern Lights in Northern Norway? The Lyngenfjord region has a perfect location to experience both!
Northern Lights
The Northern Lights season lasts about seven months. The Northern Lights will appear in the sky again as soon as the evenings start to get dark after the Midnight Sun season. It’s possible to see the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) dancing across the sky from between mid-August to mid-April, but September to March is regarded as the best time.
Our tips for seeing the Northern Lights:
- Find a place with open sky towards the north as the Northern Lights often cross the sky from east to west.
- Find a spot with little or no light pollution.
- Check the weather forecast to find a place with a clear sky. The map function at yr.no is an excellent tool for this
- If it’s cloudy by the coast, a good tip is to drive inland towards Reisadalen or Skibotndalen valley.
The 3 best places to experience the Northern Lights in Skjervøy:
Stussnesfjellet
Climbing up the mountain Stussnesfjellet on Skjervøy is a nice walk for the whole family year-round. From the top, you will be rewarded with wonderful views of the fishing village and the surrounding islands. If you want to spend the night year, bring your hammock and stay at the hammock park!
You will find the description of the route here
Engnes
Engnes is a beautiful natural gem at the northern tip of Skjervøya. You will get wonderful views of the open sea and you can explore the ruins of the coastal fort built here during World War II.
You will find the description of the route here
Nordre Lauksund lighthouse on Arnøya
You will find the Nordre Lauksund lighthouse at the end of the road at Tareneset on the island of Arnøya. From here you will have wonderful views of the stretch of sea known as Lopphavet, the Kvænangen mountains and good chances of seeing the Northern Lights. The Arnøya cultural trail also starts here.
You will find the description of the route here
