Experience the Northern Lights with Thon Hotels
In Northern Norway, you can see the Northern Lights dance across the sky on clear winter evenings.
The Northern Lights have fascinated people for centuries, and it is easy to see why. When particles from the sun meet the Earth's magnetic field, the sky lights up in waves of green, purple and red.
Every winter, people travel from around the world to Northern Norway to experience this natural light show and one of nature's most memorable sights.
Thon Hotel Alta
- Centrally located at Thon Senter Alta
- 10 minutes to Alta Airport
- Walking distance to Northern Lights Cathedral
Thon Hotel Sortland
- Centrally located in Sortland
- Co-working area
- Electric car charging at the hotel
When should I travel to see the Northern Lights?
Travel to Northern Norway from autumn to early spring, when the evenings and nights are dark enough to see the Northern Lights. They often appear between 22:00 and 01:00, but can show up from around 18:00. A dark, clear sky gives you the best conditions, while clouds can hide the Northern Lights. Stay for several nights if you can – it gives both the weather and the Northern Lights more time to play along.
How should I plan my Northern Lights trip?
You do not need to plan an Arctic expedition to see the Northern Lights. Choose one place as your base, stay for a few nights and plan activities for the daytime. Keep your evenings flexible so you can join a guided Northern Lights tour or head out on your own when the conditions look good.
What can I do in Northern Norway?
There is plenty to do in Northern Norway while you wait for darkness. You can, for example, try dog sledding, head out on a snowmobile or join a reindeer safari. Fill your days with winter experiences, then look to the sky when evening comes.
