Comments on: A guide to seeing the Northern Lights

By: Rebecca Rill

Rebecca Rill — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:59:05 +0000

Helli I seen he north lights in the USA when I was a kid prob when I was 9. When will they be back I want my kids to see what I seen and no one be leaves me iv seen the light I’d like to Prov people wrong lol well dose anyone know

By: Becky Poston

Becky Poston — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:45:55 +0000

I’ve enjoyed reading your posts and have been wanting to see the NL for a while. I am planning a trip to Alaska in March 2013 and am hoping this is the month to see them. Anyone have any particiular place I should go?

By: Cheyla

Cheyla — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:15:04 +0000

I live in Saskatchewan, Canada and reading these comments make me realize how much I have taken the Northern Lights for granted. I have been watching them for so many years, never as bright as I have seen of pictures and heard in stories. I someday want to travel more North to see an amazing display. Definitely a trip worth the dark and cold. Thanks for the post!

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:55:51 +0000

Hi Andy,
You know although we very much hope we’d be lucky to see the northern lights, we decided we’re not going to go away too disappointed if we didn’t get to witness it . I’m sure Norway has a lot to offer, but it would surely be sweet if we get to see the NL

Is Alta and the ice hotel worth a side trip? Or should i just enjoy Tromso?

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:15:41 +0000

Good question Jools. For me Tromso is still worth a few days even without the lights. There’s a fair bit to do in town and the scenery when you take a short drive in any direction is stunning.
As for Iceland, I’ll let you know in a couple of months..

By: Jools Stone

Jools Stone — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:26:37 +0000

So here’s a question: of the places you can see them in northern Norway, which are worth a short trip regardless, just in case you’re not in luck? Anyone have any tips pls?

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:21:42 +0000

Hi Erin, your trip sounds fabulous. March is a good time to be there and you’ll just have to hope for clear skies when you get to Tromso – there’s nothing else you can do!

I didn’t join one of the NL tours but I’ve heard good things about them. Of course you can make your own way out of the city (esp. if you rent a car) and find a place away from light pollution – you don’t have to go far. And however much you pay for a tour they can’t make the clouds go away. If you want to hear some of the stories and legends around the lights and to enjoy your quest with hot drinks and company then it’s a good plan.

Good luck with the trip!

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:22:41 +0000

Hi Andy
I have 12 nights total in Norway. I hope to see the NL in Tromso, with a plan to stay there for 3 nights. I’m flying all the way from Singapore on 1 March to Tromso. I also plan to visit Bergen, Trondheim and also end with a 3 night-stay in Oslo. My plans are really flexible.

Do you think I should join one of the NL tours in Tromso?

I would appreciate any suggestions, advice, tips.

By: Kindra

Kindra — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:28:23 +0000

We saw some great ones in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan earlier this year. Hope to see more next summer!

By: Andy Jarosz

Andy Jarosz — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:21:05 +0000

The earlier you go in the year the more hours of darkness you’ll have to look for the lights. Where in Norway will you go Erin? It’s such a big country that the chances of seeing the Northern Lights vary dramatically from north to south.Good luck!