Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Chase with Photographer in French｜Norway

Welcome to Tromsø! My name is Mirko, and since 2018 I have been fortunate enough to have the best job in the world: welcoming Arctic explorers like you and accompanying you to discover my city, the breathtaking landscapes that surround it, and the Northern Lights dancing in the sky.

In the summer of 2025, I launched my own activity: my goal is to offer you an authentic and unforgettable experience, sharing with you all my passion for the Arctic — for its rich and surprising history, its living culture, its wild nature, the silent twilights of the polar night, and the warm hues of the midnight sun.

To observe the Northern Lights properly, you have to get away from the light pollution of Tromsø and immerse yourself in the wilderness of the Arctic. The direction we take will depend on the evening weather: clouds can hide the aurora, so our priority will be to find clear skies. And if necessary... we'll even cross the border into Finland!

Once we find the right spot, we'll choose a quiet place, away from other groups and artificial lights. Waiting is part of the experience: the aurora can appear after a few minutes… or after two hours. To wait in a good mood, we'll light a campfire, share a hot homemade soup, some cookies, and hot chocolate, and I'll tell you all the secrets of this natural phenomenon. In winter, temperatures vary between +5°C and -30°C, so I will provide thermal suits for everyone.

If you have a camera, I'll show you how to set it up to best capture the aurora. And I'll also take professional pictures of you, so you have an unforgettable souvenir of this magical night.

Keep in mind that nature is unpredictable: it can happen, even if it's rare, that the sky remains overcast or that solar activity is low. But sometimes, 20 minutes of clear skies are enough to witness an incredible show. Thanks to my knowledge of the local climate and the use of advanced weather tools, we will do everything to be in the right place at the right time.

The duration of the tour will depend on how long it takes to find the right conditions. Sometimes a 30-minute drive is enough; other times, we'll have to go on a real aurora hunt and explore a larger area to find a starry sky. Whatever the night, I promise you an unforgettable adventure!