Northern Lights
Experience unforgettable moments with northern lights dancing above your head.
AURORA LODGE
Northern lights (aurora borealis) is a phenomenon of the arctic regions, which attracts people from all over the world to north of Norway. Reisa lodge is ideally located in a wild wide valley without any light pollution. This makes it one of the best Scandinavian locations to observe northern lights. Unlike the cities like Tromsø, where you have to travel far behind the city borders to observe Aurora. In our lodge, you have the opportunity to experience strong northern lights literally looking out of the window. The absence of light pollution in Reisadalen and the stable inland climate are the reasons why it is more possible to see aurora here than in most other places in Norway. To get beautiful aurora photos, all you need to do is just go outside the warm lodge. It is an extraordinary feeling to watch northern lights from the frozen river Reisaelva just below the lodge. A true touch of the North. Or even better! Imagine watching northern lights while relaxing in our jacuzzi on the lodge’s roof after a demanding day full of great arctic adventures.
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AURORA ACTIVITIES
We also offer special evening and night activities, during which you might be lucky to see the green dancing queen.
Depending on your taste and preferences, we can take you to a few special hidden viewpoints near the lodge, usually rocky hills, with a great view over the vast Reisa valley. Some of these view points are easily and safely accessible for everyone. Here we can make a fire and use our traditional tent as a shelter while waiting for aurora. We can also take you to a special cozy wooden cabin in the Reisa National Park visitor center.
If you want something more adventurous, we can guide you to a few magical places higher above the valley, which require a longer approach. But the reward is huge! The atmosphere of a complete arctic wilderness. You can walk on snowshoes, or skis, or we can even drive you higher into the mountains with our snowmobiles.
Imagine skiing down to the valley with our strong headlights with northern lights above your head. Read more in the section Snowmoskiing
Do you like dogs? You can drive your own sledge with the husky team to a beautiful cozy wilderness camp.
We can also organize an overnight wilderness stay in a tent or even in a mountain cabin, both close to the lodge or even in remote parts of Reisa National Park.
AURORA PHOTO HUNT
Do you dream about getting the perfect aurora photo and you don’t know how? Our guides are professional photographers who might not only take you to special places, but who can also teach you how to photograph northern lights. Don’t forget to bring your cameras!
There are 2 biggest factors influencing the possibility of seeing Northern lights. Weather and the solar activity of the sun. And of course the year season. To be sure to experience this wonder of the Nature, it is best to spend longer time here. We will make sure that you will be entertained no matter the weather.
WEATHER
Remember, we are in the Arctic. In the coldest months, the temperature might go down to minus 30 degrees Celsius. Bring very warm clothes and warm boots!
AURORA PHOTOGRAPHY
If you are interested in northern lights photography, bring your camera, wide and “fast” lenses and a stable tripod. We can teach you how to take beautiful aurora pictures.
BASIC INFORMATION
SEASON
Middle September - End of March
DIFFICULTY
From extremely easy and pleasant observing aurora from the hot jacuzzi on the roof of the lodge across family friendly trips up to the extreme arctic expedition.
PRICE
The exact price is on request. You can book a stay in the lodge and watch aurora just by yourself withou for free. Or we can offer you fantastic taylor made evening or night trips exactly fitting your wishes, physical shape and current weather conditions.
