NORTHERN LIGHTS HUNTING

Northern Lights in Norway and aurora hunting during Men of Sea expeditions
Northern Lights hunting is one of the most extraordinary activities during our Arctic expeditions. Northern Norway – both the Lofoten Islands and the Tromsø region – offers excellent conditions for observing this remarkable phenomenon. However, seeing the aurora itself is only part of the success. Finding the right location, dark skies and a beautiful landscape is just as important.

During our Northern Lights expeditions in Norway, we choose special locations. Places far away from towns, roads and strong artificial light. We also look for wild bays, islands, coastlines and viewpoints surrounded by mountains and fjords. This allows us to watch the aurora in a natural setting, rather than under the glow of city lights.

Where is the best place to see the Northern Lights?
Northern Norway is one of the best regions in the world for observing the Northern Lights. Both the Lofoten Islands, where we travel in October, and the Tromsø region, where we organize our Northern Lights and Whales expeditions, offer excellent conditions. We monitor weather forecasts, cloud cover and aurora activity. Then we choose the best locations offering the highest chance of a successful observation.
A major advantage of our expeditions is the possibility of reaching places with very little artificial light. Often our only background is mountains, a fjord, the sea and the Arctic night sky. A perfect example is our northern base on the small island of Spildra. There is very little artificial light, while beautiful mountain peaks rise all around us.
These are the kinds of places where you can see and photograph the Aurora Borealis in one of its most beautiful forms.

Northern Lights photography
We have many years of experience observing and photographing the Northern Lights. That is why during our expeditions we help participants prepare their cameras or phones properly. Then we suggest which settings to use.
We show you how to choose the exposure time, ISO, aperture and focus. We also explain how to compose the photograph so that the aurora becomes part of a beautiful Arctic landscape.
Mountains, fjords, reflections of light on the water, snow-covered coastlines or the silhouette of a yacht can create a much more interesting photograph than the aurora alone against a dark sky.

A real aurora hunt
Northern Lights hunting requires patience and flexibility. Arctic weather can change very quickly. Sometimes we need to change location, wait for the clouds to clear or make use of a short weather window.
That is what real aurora hunting is all about.

When the first green ribbons appear above the mountains and, moments later, the entire sky begins to wave and pulse with light, all the hours of waiting are rewarded.
On our expeditions, the Northern Lights are not just a random addition to the programme. We actively search for them. We choose locations far away from artificial light. We help participants take beautiful photographs of the Northern Lights.
It is one of those Arctic experiences that is truly difficult to forget.

Our expeditions where you can hunt for the Northern Lights are:
Northern Lights and Whales
oraz Magical Lofoten