4-Day Tromsø Itinerary in Winter (with the Northern Lights), Tromso, Norway

If you are ever in Tromsø during winter, then you are most likely here in search for the mesmerising natural phenomenon called the aurora borealis. Or otherwise known as the northern lights. And while in pursuit of this ever-so-elusive sight, you have a wide variety of winter adventures such as snowmobiling and dog-sledding to choose from for your Tromsø itinerary. In view of the strong solar activity (which leads to the northern lights) having just crossed its peak, you have to go now when it’s just begun its decline! Otherwise, you’ll have to wait around 10 years for the next cycle!

This Tromsø itinerary, particularly applicable in winter, is heavily based on professionally-organised excursion tours and northern light trips. In my opinion, this is the best way to plan the itinerary as most of the winter adventures such as snowmobiling and dog-sledding will require guides with supervision.

Furthermore, I would also advise you to join the Northern Light tours instead of driving around yourself in search for the lights. This will maximise your chances of viewing this natural phenomenon as the guides will be much more equipped with prediction gadgets and their network of tour guides to determine the best places to view the lights on that night. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).