The magic of the northern lights
Kai Bonsaksen | Live the World
November 23, 2022
Scientific explanation
The Northern Lights is the effect of collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth's atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun's atmosphere. Variations in color are due to the type of gas particles that are colliding.
It is perhaps before we hear this detailed explanation like you can see above that we look up there in wonder and appreciate how amazing the northern lights are. The random formation of colors which changes every second makes the American go yeeeeaaah and the Chinese go hooooooo. We have a lot of tourists who are dedicated only to watch the northern lights when they are here in Norway.
Bjørn from Alta told me:
Life is changing like the Aurora
What I've heard from tons of "non-Vikings" who comes to check it out is: "This is one of the times I am so thankful that I have eyes." I would also want you as a reader to appreciate your eyes and the ability to read this text and understand that you have the opportunity to find out the magic of these lights for yourself. You can't understand the Aurora Borealis from videos of it on the internet. It just doesn't work like that (maybe in a 4D cinema it will work).
Kai's mini tips
Find the best place (Norway)
Buy tickets for planes and arrive between December and the end of February. It is the darkest here then.
Bring your warmest clothes. The super extra warm ones. Keep your warmth to yourself.
Find a nice spot away from the city. This is very easy in Norway with our tiny metropolises.
Go up a hill. We have lots of them.
Your battery lasts shorter when it's cold. Have a power bank and extra batteries for your camera.
The photos you take with your phone is not gonna be good. You need the ability to adjust the shutter speed and you need a tripod.
Bring a lot of meat food so that your body will be exercising your stomach and keep you warm.
Coffee. You need to be awake to see the light. -The Bible
Best specific cities
Tromsø, Norway
Riksgrænsen, Sweden
Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
Unstad, Lofoten, Norway
Glamping getaway with Aurora Borealis
A much better alternative is to get away from the cities and experience an outdoor camping in the nature to enjoy Aurora Borealis. Check out this glamping site in Rebbenes Island. The glamping site offers fully equipped and specially design yurts surrounded by nature adventures. The best part is that you can watch Aurora Borealis right outside your window. If this glamping is on your trip itinerary, make sure to use the coupon code "LTW10" on your booking to get an extra 10% off discount.
Go see for yourself
This text will never be able to describe the sensational wonder which makes you feel very tiny because of the perspective up against the sky. You'll get a new understanding of how change is not negotiable when you consult the universe. Just know how much of luck you are that you can actually go and see this thing. Just with a simple plane ticket. If there's a price concern you can check out Wizz air and Ryan air. By the way; if there is Aurora Borealis during the flight, then the Scandinavian pilot will point it out so that you are aware. He's cool.
Heidi from Svolvær said to me:
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