The Northern Lights
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The Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights, the stunning swathes of colour changing light created by the interaction of charged particles and the earth’s magnetic field, are a life-changing sight and one not to be missed by any keen stargazer. The Aurora season, when they are most likely to be seen, runs from late September to early April but being reliant on the activity of the sun are not a guaranteed feature of any trip.
Norway, particularly the northern region within the Arctic Circle, is considered by many to be the best and one of the most reliable places to see the lights.
Due to this a lot of Norwegian tourism is geared towards this singular astronomical phenomenon and there are plenty of companies running Aurora Borealis tours of varying lengths and activities. A tour based in the town of Tromso, high above the Arctic Circle, includes dog-sledding across the tundra to remote spots to view the lights; others involve cruises along the artic coast or short night-time plane rides and for those prepared to brave the cold there is a tour that includes staying in the fantastic Alta Igloo Ice Hotel which is rebuilt every winter entirely from ice and snow.
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