Can I see the northern lights in alesund, norway?

Answer 1 of 2: Hi, I am going to be in Norway in late December to early January. I am looking into flights from Oslo to the north, and Alesund is far cheaper than Tromso. If I go for 3 days, do I have a decent chance of seeing the lights? read more

Well, there are never any guarantees, but Norway would be one of the better places for seeing Northern Lights. It all comes down to the level of solar activity at the time you’re visiting—that and clear skies, of course. read more

To the locals in Northern Norway, the northern lights are a part of life and a fertile source for art, mythology, and legends. To others, like celebrity scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the phenomenon is an example of just how beautiful science can be. read more