The hunt for the Northern Lights

Next occasion 14 September

Person stands by a small campfire on snowy ground under green aurora, near a large ice overhang at night.

Group of bundled campers sit around a bright campfire on snow, with trees, mountains, stars, and aurora overhead.

Green aurora borealis dances across a starry night sky above snowy mountains, reflected in a calm lake.

Join us for a leisurely evening walk in the Narvik region in search of the Northern Lights in small groups. Local photographers follow the weather, cloud cover and Northern Lights forecasts closely to find the best conditions for good photos.

Highlights

Experience the Northern Lights in the fjord and mountain landscape around Narvik
Follow local photographers to areas with good conditions for the Northern Lights
Learn simple camera or mobile photography tips along the way
Enjoy hot drinks, simple serving, and atmosphere around the campfire
Explore possible routes from Narvik Region to Swedish Lapland when conditions warrant

Departs from: Dronningens gate 51
Duration: 3-5 hours

Transport & Transfer

Minibus (up to 16 people)

Difficulty level

Moderate

Guide language

English
Norwegian

Description

The hunt for the Northern Lights is a personal and complete evening experience for those who want to spend time under the Arctic sky. The tour is led by local guides who are also professional photographers, and the route is adapted to the weather, cloud cover and Northern Lights activity.

Along the way, local knowledge, real-time alerts and flexible route planning are used to follow conditions where they are best. It can be in the fjord areas around Narvik or across the border to Swedish Lapland, depending on the evening.

The guides are happy to share tips on how to photograph the Northern Lights with a camera or mobile phone. There is also time for hot drinks, light refreshments, stories, silence and a cozy time around the fire, so that the experience has a leisurely pace and a close connection to the landscape.

After the tour, the guest receives a curated selection of edited photos and portraits in the desired digital way.

This is a Northern Lights experience with an emphasis on quality, safety and good memories, where nature's own conditions set the framework for the evening.

More information

Max capacity: 6

Transport

Komfortabel transport er inkludert fra Narvik sentrum

Includes

Comfortable transport with flexible route planning based on weather and northern lights conditions
Experienced local guide and professional photographer
A curated selection of edited photos and portraits from the evening
Digital delivery of photos after the trip in the desired way
Light refreshments along the way
Hot drinks
Cozy atmosphere around the campfire

Additional information

Dress in warm clothes adapted to Arctic winter conditions
Wear good and warm winter shoes
Feel free to bring your camera and tripod if you have
Mobile also works well for photos
Warm mittens and hat are recommended
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and depend on weather, cloud cover and Northern Lights activity
Any pick-up must be arranged in advance

Map & Directions

From Narvik Tourist Information: 300 meters

Drive towards Brugata and through the roundabout. Turn right onto Kinobakken, and then right onto Dronningensgate. Adventure Hub Narvik is located on the right hand side in Dronningensgate 51.

Contact information: +47 91 15 54 45 [email protected] Website

From 2500 NOK