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The Magic of the Northern Lights in Bodø & Salten

Just above the Arctic Circle, in Northern Norway, Bodø and Salten offer the ultimate stage for nature’s most breathtaking spectacle – the Northern Lights.

Here, the aurora dances across pristine skies, painting the heavens in waves of green, pink, and violet. The experience is as unpredictable as it is magical, making every sighting a story worth telling.

Northern Lights Activities

For the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights, book a guided tour together with a professional who knows exactly where to go. This is probably our best advice to increase the chances of seeing the aurora on the exact evenings of your stay.

If you decide to go by yourself, we recommend renting a car to get a bit outside the city center where there is no light pollution.

Things to Do While You Wait

While you wait for the lights to appear, Bodø and Salten promise a world of daytime adventures and Arctic culture. Visit one of our fantastic museums, try local cuisine, go to a concert with the Arctic Philharmonic or enjoy the crisp winter air outdoors.

Even if the Northern Lights play hard to get, your days will be filled with unforgettable moments.

Where to stay?

Whether you are looking for a unique accommodation in arctic nature or want to stay close to cultural activities in the city center, we have options.

Stay at Tranøy Lighthouse or Villa Haugen Botique Hotel to get away from a hectic city life, or sleep in a dome at Følvika Northern Retreat for a chance to hunt the Northern Lights even in your sleep.

The city hotels are close to all adventures starting in Bodø city center, as well as conserts, art exhibitions and exellent restaurants. At Hotel Scandic Havet you can even combine northern lights hunting with a cocktail at their skybar.