Northern Lights

The best time to see the Northern Lights in Bodø & Salten is from September to April

Have you ever experienced the Northern Lights?

Perhaps one of the most amazing light phenomena nature can offer. The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are experienced most intensely far north in the northern hemisphere. Beautiful and mythical. It waves across the sky like a fluffy silk veil in green, yellow, white and pink. Sometimes like a flickering light, other times like an explosion of colors.

You will never forget it. Few things are more magical than standing in a snowy landscape and watching the green diva dance in the firmament, like the universe’s own pulse.

Photos: Zdeno Dvorak

Experience the Northern Lights

Do you want to increase your chances of seeing the Aurora? Join a guided northern lights hunt together with a professiona guide who knows excactly where to go. This is our absolute best tip!

Activities

Guided Northern Lights Safari in Bodø with Explore Salten

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Northern Lights safari from Bodø

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eBike Northern Lights tour by the bonfire

Hunting the Northern Lights

Exclusive Northern Lights Hunt by Boat

Hunting the Northern Lights

Hunting the Northern Lights from Bodø

Hunting the Northern Lights

Hunting for the northern lights at Støtt

Activities

Rampen Via Ferrata

Do you want to go Northern Lights Hunting by yourself?

You will have the best chances of finding it if you head out of the city center, where there are no light pollution. Rent a car and find yourself a good viewpoint. The lights from your headlight or your car should be turned off.

Video: Zdeno Dvorak

The Northern Lights can be experienced on dark, clear evenings from September to April. Often, the magical lights begin as a faint glow in the northern sky, gradually rising higher as the evening progresses. To enhance your experience, it’s a good idea to find a location with an unobstructed view to the north.

Northern Light Forecast

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The best places to see the Northern Lights in Bodø and Salten

Car rental

AVIS Car Rental Bodø

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Winter lights in Bodø & Salten

Where do I stay?

Visit one of Salten’s unique accommodations. Stay in a dome with a direct view of the night sky or in an architecturally designed seaside cabin. Getting out of the city is a great idea—away from light pollution, your chances of seeing the Aurora are much greater.

If you still prefer to stay in the city, close to restaurants and cultural experiences, you have plenty of options. Both Radisson Blu Hotel Bodø and Scandic Havet have sky bars where you can look for the Northern Lights while enjoying a delicious cocktail.

Unique Accommodations outside the City

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Tranøy lighthouse

Apartments

Manshausen – Where sea and mountains meet

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Villa Haugen Boutique Hotel

Camping

Følvika Northern Retreat

Fishermans cabins

The Arctic Hideaway

Fishermans cabins

STØTT top of Helgeland

City hotels

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Wood Hotel Bodø

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Scandic Havet

Conferende hotel

Thon Hotel Nordlys

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Radisson Blu hotell Bodø

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Quality Hotel Ramsalt

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Comfort Hotel Bodø

Conferende hotel

Scandic Bodø

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Smarthotel Bodø

Conferende hotel

Skagen Hotel

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Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Bodø

All accommodations

Things to do while you wait

While waiting for the Northern Lights to appear, why not explore the many cultural and adventure experiences Bodø & Salten have to offer?

From fascinating museums and local art galleries to thrilling outdoor activities and culinary delights, there’s plenty to keep you entertained during the day. Whether you’re into history, nature, or just want to relax and enjoy the local atmosphere, our region has something for everyone – ensuring your trip is unforgettable, even if the elusive aurora takes its time to show up.