8 Svolvaer Northern Lights Tours to Build a Night Around

1.Ultimate Aurora Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · 4 hours · from $173Our pick

Join Lofoten Insight for a four-hour Aurora hunt from Svolvær. Guides such as Dave, Christian, Magdalena, and Erik track clouds and solar activity, move between viewing spots, explain the science and myths, teach night photography, and send digital photos after the tour.

“The tour was very nice, we already saw Aurora a few nights before going on the tour, so we thought nothing will surprise us anymore, but it was so much better. Indeed it was also a favourable night for it, but our guide, Erik, took us to the right place and we saw the Aurora dancing, also it was very very intense. At some point it was snowing heavily, but we changed the place and magic happened :) Also we had hot chocolate with was on perfect time to warm us. I do recommend the tour.”

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2.Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · 4 hours · from $195

Meet guide Jann at Svolvær Tourist Information and ride in a climate-controlled van through Vågan and nearby areas in search of clear skies. Expect aurora science, local stories, photography tips, and possible help with tripod and camera use during this four-hour small-group trip.

“Jann is a great guide, knowledgeable and with a dry sense of humour. We ended up in just the right place for the clouds to break and then slowly the Lights came out before a sudden explosion across the sky over the mountains behind us. Perseverance and patience paid off!”

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3.Lofoten: The Aurora Jæger – Northern Lights Hunt with Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 107 reviews · from $161

Join Odd-Petter Tanke Jensen, a Lofoten-born guide, for a 4.5-hour Northern Lights hunt from Svolvær or Kabelvåg. Travel by van toward Moskenesøya, follow changing skies, and use a tripod and photography advice while waiting with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

“We had an unforgettable night chasing the aurora borealis, fortunate to witness the lights from several carefully chosen spots by our guide, Odd-Petter Tanke Jensen. His passion made the experience even more memorable!”

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4.Private Northern Lights Search Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $494

Join an English-speaking guide such as Andrea or Eric for a private evening search from Svolvaer. Travel by minivan through Lofoten, learn to photograph the aurora, warm up with drinks and biscuits, and receive the guide’s photos the next day at no extra cost.

“We had a great time. The guide, Andrea, took good care of us.”

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5.Northern Lights and Full Steam Cruise with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 29 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $103Best value

Sail from Svolvær toward Full Steam near Henningsvær with an English-speaking guide, hear local fishing stories from Ragnar, taste Norwegian caviar, and watch the sky for the Northern Lights. You’ll also have time ashore at a 200-year-old cod steaming warehouse.

“Ottima esperienza. Il racconto di Ragnar ti permette di immergerti per un istante nella vita dei pescatori del luogo. Ottima la degustazione e molto professionale l’equipaggio. L’aurora purtroppo si è fatta desiderare nonostante il cielo stellato, ma ne vale comunque la pena.”

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6.Lofoten: Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $152Top rated

Join Lofoten Lights for a four-hour aurora chase from Svolvær, with pickup at Svinøya Rorbuer or Thon Hotel Lofoten. An English-speaking guide tracks the weather, while a photographer helps you use a camera or phone, tripod, and simple night-sky settings.

“Eric was an excellent Guide!! We really enjoyed the trip and learnt a lot about Lofoten and Northern lights. He took us wonderful photos too. Thank you Eric! a pleasure to meet you :)”

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7.Northern Lights Tour with Hot Drinks & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 4h 30m · from $176

Join guide Paul and a maximum of six other people for a 4.5-hour aurora chase from Svolvær to Henningsvær and other forecast-based viewing spots. Ride in a Mercedes V-Class with a panoramic roof, warm up with drinks and wool blankets, and get help photographing the lights with a phone or camera.

“I usually don't write reviews, but this tour was so great, that I need to recommend it: Paul, our guide, is a local, that knows the best places, not only for hunting the auroras, but simply for exploring such beautiful spots on the Lofoten which are already definitely worth the trip! What is also totally worth, that he not only helps you to improve taking pictures with your own phone, but he takes pictures with his professional camera whenever you ask him. He and his colleagues are professional photographers themselves and you will definitely see that in the pictures that they send you afterwards!!! Besides that, the van has a…”

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8.Aurora Capture with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join Lofoten Lights in Svolvaer for a four-hour Aurora hunt with up to eight people. Guides such as Eric, Leena, and Maurizio drive between viewing spots, explain the sky and Lofoten, help with camera settings, and send their photos free after the tour.

“Thanks to our guide, Leena, and our lucky star that we could see the Northern lights so early on our excursion (at the 1st stop). We had so much fun taking tons of pictures and enjoying the view. Leena was always so considerate and friendly and very informative. We enjoyed every minute of the tour. 😁”

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