Boreal beauty in Ålesund
It is clear: the best places in the world to enjoy the Northern Lights in the northern hemisphere are Canada, Alaska (USA), Greenland (Denmark), Iceland and the north of the Scandinavian countries, especially the northernmost parts of Finland , ** Norway ** and Sweden . Will your next adventure be an autumn or winter cruise under the beauty of the Northern Lights? Can you imagine contemplating the arctic landscape at cross the 71st parallel towards the North Cape , just 2,000 kilometers from the North Pole, the northernmost point in Europe?
Looking for Northern Lights
And how exactly is the observation of Aurora borealis ? From the company they clarify: "knowing that the natural phenomenon "Aurora Borealis" is one of the claims along the most beautiful sea voyage in the world, Hurtigruten presents a guarantee seal through which it gives the guest a free trip if Observation is not possible due to weather conditions on the Bergen-Kirkenes-Bergen complete classical route or on the 12-day Astronomical Voyage, between October 1 and March 31, 2018*. The prize is a free 7-day Northbound (Bergen – Kirkenes) or 6-day Southbound (Kirkenes – Bergen) itinerary in a double cabin and half board. The passenger will have 28 days after his return to book this trip that can be made between October 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019.
“Heading North, along the picturesque Norwegian coast to Kirkenes , near the Russian border and the last stop on the Coastal Express, Hurtigruten guests can visit the city of Tromso also known as the Paris of the North; observe one of the most impressive mountain ranges in Norway , the so-called Lyng Alps; fish for king crabs in the Barents Sea; visit the ice hotel; drive snowmobiles through the tundra or ride a dog sled through the landscape that is gradually covered in a great blanket of white. Expert sailors will teach the passenger how to tie nautical knots, you will be able to taste fish cakes on deck and even the ship's chef will show how to learn how to fillet them”, the company describes some of the experiences that you can have.
You can also experience snowshoeing, sledding or a whale-watching excursion through the magical Norwegian winter landscape. Where does your compass point, traveler?
No two Northern Lights are ever the same.