Scandinavia · NORTHERN LIGHTS TOURS IN LOFOTEN
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 7 northern lights tours in Lofoten worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
From Svolvær, join an English-speaking Aurora expert and photographer such as Dave, Christian, or Magdalena for a four-hour minivan chase. You may visit several clear-sky locations, learn night photography and Aurora science, enjoy hot drinks, and receive digital photos within 48 hours.
“Our guides were very kind, very helpful and professionals about northern lights. We had a great experience. Definitely recommend the tour.”
Meet your guide at Svolvær Tourist Information and spend four hours chasing the aurora around Vågan in a climate-controlled van. Guides such as Jann combine aurora science, Lofoten stories, patient cloud watching, and hands-on photo help. Bring warm layers, a camera, and a tripod.
“Jann is a great guide, knowledgeable and with a dry sense of humour. We ended up in just the right place for the clouds to break and then slowly the Lights came out before a sudden explosion across the sky over the mountains behind us. Perseverance and patience paid off!”
Join Lofoten-born guide Odd-Petter Tanke Jensen for a 4.5-hour Northern Lights hunt from Svolvær or Kabelvåg. He reads cloud movement, drives to promising spots on Moskenesøya, helps with camera settings, and supplies a tripod, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
“You would not miss this tour! Peter is really the best! He has passion, knowledge, and experiences. The weather was not best condition it was heavy rain and snow and strong winds and so cloudy, but Peter read the weather and the movement of the clouds, and managed to find even three places where we could saw the beautiful Northern lights. I think we were the only group to see the lights successfully. He said northern light is his wife and talked to the sky on our tour and it was so enjoyable. He was nice and friendly. I really enjoyed the tour. If I had chance to come here…”
Join Lofoten Lights from Svolvaer for a private evening hunt for the Aurora Borealis. Your English-speaking guide and photographer, including guides such as Andrea and Eric, searches for clear viewing spots, helps you use a camera and tripod, and sends the tour photos the next day.
“We had a great time. The guide, Andrea, took good care of us.”
Sail from Svolvær through the Lofoten islands toward Full Steam near Henningsvær. Hear fishing stories from guides such as Ragnar, sample Norwegian caviar, watch for the northern lights, and possibly view the seabed with an underwater drone. The 3.5-hour cruise runs in English and includes outdoor deck access.
“Ottima esperienza. Il racconto di Ragnar ti permette di immergerti per un istante nella vita dei pescatori del luogo. Ottima la degustazione e molto professionale l’equipaggio. L’aurora purtroppo si è fatta desiderare nonostante il cielo stellato, ma ne vale comunque la pena.”
Join an English-speaking guide and professional photographer for four hours across Lofoten’s dark winter roads. The route changes with the weather, and you’ll learn to photograph the aurora with a camera or phone. Pickup is from Svinøya Rorbuer or Thon Hotel Lofoten.
“Excellent; professional, and fun. Great hot chocolate, and nature did its thing!”
From Svolvaer, join a photographer-led evening hunt for the Aurora borealis across the Lofoten Islands. You travel by mini-van in a group of no more than eight, stop at promising viewing spots, learn camera tips, and receive the guide’s photos afterward.
“Thanks to our guide, Leena, and our lucky star that we could see the Northern lights so early on our excursion (at the 1st stop). We had so much fun taking tons of pictures and enjoying the view. Leena was always so considerate and friendly and very informative. We enjoyed every minute of the tour. 😁”
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