Why Norway Should Be Your Next Stargazing Destination

Norway is known for many things, but as the country heads into aurora season, all eyes are on the sky. Astrotourism is one of the trendiest ways to see the world, and if you’re looking for the next best place to do it, Norway should be at the top of your family’s travel bucket list. Stargazing in Norway is a great vacation for families with older kids and is an even better option for families with grown kids that want to strengthen their bonds and share a once-in-a-lifetime experience together.

In Norway, companies like Up Norway curate experiences designed to introduce you to the best Norway has to offer, including the star-filled skies. As we head into the long nights of winter, the sky is the best place to focus your attentions. In Norway, with its wide-open spaces and low light pollution, you won’t even miss the daylight thanks to the endless expanse of stars filling the skies.

With Up Norway, you not only get a customized tour to show you the best places for stargazing (Hint: Øvre Pasvik National Park is the country’s first certified International Dark Sky space), but they help arrange all the details from expert guides to the most comfortable lodging and the best dining showcasing local cuisine. They’ll even set you up with photography coaching so you can learn how to take the best photos of the starry sky and the aurora borealis so you can take those memories home with you.

If you want to see the northern lights during your trip, keep in mind the longer you stay, the better your chances of seeing this beautiful phenomenon. They are difficult to predict and it’s often just a matter of luck, so plan your trip around stargazing and other Norway essentials, like the food and the culture, and keep your eyes open for a glimpse of the aurora borealis — with longer hours of darkness during the fall and winter and virtually no interference from light pollution, it shouldn’t be hard!