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Northern Lights
Curtains of green light dancing over the peaks on clear, dark nights from late August to mid-April.
- Open
- Clear nights from late August to mid-April
- Price
- Free; paid for guided chases
- Time Needed
- An evening
- Address
- Anywhere dark on the islandsDirections
- Getting There
- Guided tours with transport leave from Svolvær and Leknes.
Why Go
Lofoten lies under the auroral oval, where the lights are often overhead. Get away from village lights to a beach or a bridge, watch the forecasts for clear skies and solar activity, and be patient: the best shows often come after 10 pm.
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