Is it possible to see northern lights in Tromso in May, or by that time they no longer occur?

While Northern Light displays can never be guaranteed, as they are a natural phenomenon, you have a higher chance of seeing them in Tromsø from September until early April.

Copenhagen to Northern Norway

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From Copenhagen to Tromso

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Included Activities
- 24-hour public transport pass
Optional Activities
- Visit Nyhavn waterfront houses
- Visit Tivoli Gardens and ride the historic rollercoaster
- Explore Norrebro residential area
- Welcome dinner
Landmarks
Nyhavn
Tivoli Gardens
Norrebro
Day 2
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Copenhagen
Optional Activities
- Visit Amalienborg Palace
- Visit Frederik's Church (Marble Church)
- Visit Court House on Nytorv Square
- Visit City Hall
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Christiansborg Palace
- Swim in harbor baths (summer)
Landmarks
Amalienborg Palace
Frederik's Church (Marble Church)
Nytorv Square
Copenhagen City Hall
National Museum
Christiansborg Palace
Day 3
Copenhagen to Vrango Island
Copenhagen to Vrango Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Street Voices guided tour
Day 4
Vrango Island
Vrango Island
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sea kayaking (May to September)
Optional Activities
- Island tour with local guide (October to April)
Landmarks
Vrango Island
Day 5
Gothenburg
Gothenburg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Sample Swedish cinnamon buns, biscuits, chocolate truffles, pastries and sandwiches in Alingsas)
Included Activities
- Guided fika experience in Alingsas
- 24-hour public transport pass
Optional Activities
- Visit Gothenburg City Museum
- Explore Gustav Adolfs Torg
- Shop along Avenyn boulevard
- Visit Skansen Kronan
- Stroll Langgatan street
- Visit Haga district
Landmarks
Gothenburg City Museum
Gustav Adolfs Torg
Avenyn
Skansen Kronan
Langgatan
Haga
Day 6
Gothenburg to Oslo
Gothenburg to Oslo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Norwegian fare including cod and mackerel)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk
Optional Activities
- Visit Maschmanns Food Market
- Visit Hadeland Glassverk
- Stroll Karl Johans Gate
- Visit Munch Museum
- Group dinner with traditional Norwegian fare
Landmarks
Maschmanns Food Market
Hadeland Glassverk
Karl Johans Gate
Munch Museum
Day 7
Oslo
Oslo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Island hop to Oslofjord
- Stroll Vigeland Park
- Visit Viking Ship Museum
- Optional evening dinner and drinks
Landmarks
Oslofjord
Vigeland Park
Viking Ship Museum
Day 8
Oslo to Trondheim
Oslo to Trondheim
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Trondheimsfjord
Nidelva River
Day 9
Trondheim to Svolvaer
Trondheim to Svolvaer
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bymarka forest walk
Landmarks
Bymarka
Lianvatnet
Day 10
Lofoten Islands
Lofoten Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day trip to Vrango Island
Landmarks
Bodo
Svolvaergeita
Day 11
Lofoten Islands
Lofoten Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Trollfjord cruise and sea eagle safari
Optional Activities
- Sea kayaking around Svolvaer harbor
- Hiking through granite peaks
Landmarks
Trollfjord
Raftsundet Strait
Day 12
Lofoten Islands
Lofoten Islands
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led hike to Linken Peak
Optional Activities
- Additional hike to Tjeldbergtinden peak
Landmarks
Linken Peak
Tjeldbergtinden
Day 13
Lofoten Islands to Tromso
Lofoten Islands to Tromso
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Harstad
Day 14
Tromso
Tromso
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- E-bike city tour
Optional Activities
- Visit MS Polstjerna
- Visit Polar Museum
- Visit Tromso Museum
- Explore art galleries
- Boat cruise in surrounding waters
- Visit Olhallen pub
- Optional final group dinner
Landmarks
MS Polstjerna
Prestvannet
Polar Museum
Tromso Museum
Olhallen
Mack Brewery
Day 15
Tromso
Tromso
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Tromso (additional accommodation available, subject to availability)

Landmarks
Nyhavn
Tivoli Gardens
Norrebro

Landmarks
Amalienborg Palace
Frederik's Church (Marble Church)
Nytorv Square
Copenhagen City Hall
National Museum
Christiansborg Palace

Landmarks
Vrango Island

Landmarks
Gothenburg City Museum
Gustav Adolfs Torg
Avenyn
Skansen Kronan
Langgatan
Haga

Landmarks
Maschmanns Food Market
Hadeland Glassverk
Karl Johans Gate
Munch Museum

Landmarks
Oslofjord
Vigeland Park
Viking Ship Museum

Landmarks
Trondheimsfjord
Nidelva River

Landmarks
Bymarka
Lianvatnet

Landmarks
Bodo
Svolvaergeita

Landmarks
Trollfjord
Raftsundet Strait

Landmarks
Linken Peak
Tjeldbergtinden

Landmarks
Harstad

Landmarks
MS Polstjerna
Prestvannet
Polar Museum
Tromso Museum
Olhallen
Mack Brewery

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Asked on February 9th, 2024
Is it possible to see northern lights in Tromso in May, or by that time they no longer occur?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  While Northern Light displays can never be guaranteed, as they are a natural phenomenon, you have a higher chance of seeing them in Tromsø from September until early April.
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  Eva
  Traveler•Written February 2024
  I wanted to know if you have any tour or excursion that includes northern lights observation, at least with a higher probability. My availability would preferably be in April, or at most in March.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written February 2024
  While Northern Light displays can never be guaranteed, as they are a natural phenomenon, you have a higher chance of seeing them in locations at high latitudes.

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