Scandinavia is, perhaps the excellent region in the world to witness the Northern Lights, a stunning natural phenomenon that draws a lot of tourists each year. There are many reasons this is wider than the geographic location, which is a major factor in the region's long winters, but also to the high-quality infrastructure and numerous tourist sights.

The article below will look at three amazing destinations for a northern lights safari in Norway's north: Swedish Lapland and Finnish Lapland. While the cost of vacations is similar in all three destinations In this article, we discuss the other characteristics of these destinations, such as ease of use as well as comfort and facilities as well as the various activities.

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NORTHERN LIGHTS IN NORWAY: TROMSO AND ALTA

Tromso, which is frequently referred to as Norway's capital north, is actually a huge tourist destination and one of the biggest Norwegian cities. However, a multitude of tourists travel to the Norwegian city in wintertime for the Aurora Borealis safari. In fact, Tromso is an ideal location to view northern lights. 

In winter, the locals usually get up early to work when it's still dark in the morning and then look at the Aurora Borealis. Although it's a normal daily routine, a lot of tourists travel to Tromso to see this phenomenon.

In contrast, Alta is a small Norwegian town located 7 hours drive from Tromso. Going to Alta could be a viable opportunity in order to stay away from the masses of tourists. However, this tranquillity is not without cost -the range of restaurants, hotel facilities, and tours is significantly less in Alta.

How to get there

Of the three alternatives reviewed destinations, Norway's northern region is the most accessible. Make sure to consider that if you plan to be staying in Alta it is easy to get there from Tromso via car, bus and plane. There are 3 to 4 flights per day to Tromso towards Alta.

On the other hand, there are two Scandinavian airline companies, SAS and Norwegian, that offer at least twelve daily direct flights connecting Oslo to Tromso during winter. There is also the possibility of flying from Tromso via different Norwegian cities (Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim) and from other capitals (Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and London).

You can also opt for a Hurtigruten cruise to get to Tromso. If you consider that Hurtigruten is open all year and has discounts in the winter months, the cruise could be an excellent bargain.

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Facilities and comfort

Tourists visiting Tromso might have more luxury than those travelling in Alta or other destinations. First of all, the variety of hotels is staggering. In addition, there are, at a minimum, several dozen pubs, bars and eateries in Tromso and Tromso is a further benefit.

Tromso is also known for its Vulkana spa, which is a combination of bathing, sauna, the Arctic, great nature and fantastic food. Moreover, attractions such as the Tromso Polar Museum and the Arctic Cathedral are to be noticed.

Alta, On the contrary, has four to five hotels and only a handful of restaurants. But, your stay in Alta can be made extra special. For example, Igloo Hotel, an Ice hotel which is constructed in Alta every year in December, is home to incredible Ice sculptures. Other notable places are The Northern Lights Cathedral and Alta Museum.