Welcome to The Greatest Light Show on Earth

Front row seats await in Bodø & Salten!

The Magic of the Northern Lights in Bodø & Salten

Discover the Arctic’s ultimate light show just above the Arctic Circle in Northern Norway. In Bodø and Salten, the Northern Lights dance across the sky, painting the winter heaven in vibrant waves of green, pink, and violet.

As unpredictable as it is breathtaking, every aurora sighting is a unique and unforgettable experience.

Your Guide to Experiencing the Northern Lights

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

Where to Find the Front Row Seats to the Greatest Light Show on Earth?

How to take the best photos of the Northern Light

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Arctic Norway – The best place to see the Northern Lights

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.

Photo: Zdeno Dvorak

Activities

Guided Northern Lights Safari in Bodø with Explore Salten

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

Car rental

AVIS Car Rental Bodø

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.

Museum

Norwegian Jekt Trade Museum in Bodø

All year

National Norwegian Aviation Museum – tells the story of Norwegian aviation history.

Attractions

The Hamsun Centre museum

Consert

Stormen Concert Hall

Activities

Tuvsjyen Stone Age Experiences

Centre

Café Sult at Hamsunsenteret

Attractions

Northern Norwegian Art Museum Opens in Bodø on February 25, 2025

Consert

The Arctic Philharmonic

Cafè

Craig Alibone Pâtisserie & Champagneria

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.

Photo: Robert Selfors