7 Northern Lights Tours in Svolvær Worth Booking

1.Ultimate Aurora Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 238 reviews · 4 hours · from $173Our pick

Join an English-speaking aurora expert, often guides such as Dave, Christian, or Magdalena, for a four-hour chase from Svolvær. You may visit several clear-sky locations, learn the science and legends of the Aurora, get night-photography advice, and receive digital photos of yourself beneath the lights.

“Roberto outdid himself by searching for the Aurora lights and ensure that all passengers onboard can catch a glimpse of this beauty despite it being a night with really bright moonlight. 10/10 worth to pay and head out with Roberto on this trip! Do not hesitate!!”

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2.Guided Northern Lights Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · 4 hours · from $195

Meet guide Jann or another Norwegian or English-speaking guide at Svolvær Tourist Information office. Ride in a climate-controlled van through Vågan and nearby areas, stopping where clouds break and aurora conditions look best. Bring warm clothes, a camera, and tripod. The four-hour tour suits anyone who wants expert navigation and help with night photography.

“Beautifully chosen scenic site with mountains and fjord. Guide had a great sense of humour and knowledge about aurora. He sent some wonderful photos taken on his hi tech camera which also allowed us to see the aurora better than with the naked eye.”

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3.The Aurora Jæger – Northern Lights Hunt with Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 107 reviews · from $161

Join Lofoten-born guide Odd-Petter Tanke Jensen for a 4.5-hour Northern Lights hunt from Svolvær or Kabelvåg. In a small group of up to seven, you will travel toward Moskenesøya and other promising viewpoints, with photo help, a tripod, and hot drinks included. The tour runs in English or Norwegian and is aimed at ages 12 and up.

“You would not miss this tour! Peter is really the best! He has passion, knowledge, and experiences. The weather was not best condition it was heavy rain and snow and strong winds and so cloudy, but Peter read the weather and the movement of the clouds, and managed to find even three places where we could saw the beautiful Northern lights. I think we were the only group to see the lights successfully. He said northern light is his wife and talked to the sky on our tour and it was so enjoyable. He was nice and friendly. I really enjoyed the tour. If I had chance to come here…”

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4.Private Northern Lights Search Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $494

Join a private evening search from Svolvaer with a guide and professional photographer. Andrea and Eric are among the guides associated with the experience. You’ll travel by private minivan, learn camera and tripod basics, warm up with drinks and biscuits, and receive the tour photos the next day at no extra cost.

“We had a great time. The guide, Andrea, took good care of us.”

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5.Northern Lights and Full Steam Cruise with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 29 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $103Best value

Sail from Svolvær through the Lofoten islands toward Full Steam near Henningsvær. Hear fishing tales from guides such as Ragnar, taste Norwegian caviar, watch for an underwater drone, and head outside for northern lights if the sky and weather cooperate.

“Ottima esperienza. Il racconto di Ragnar ti permette di immergerti per un istante nella vita dei pescatori del luogo. Ottima la degustazione e molto professionale l’equipaggio. L’aurora purtroppo si è fatta desiderare nonostante il cielo stellato, ma ne vale comunque la pena.”

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6.Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $152Top rated

Join an English-speaking guide and photographer for a four-hour aurora hunt from Svolvær. Pickup is at Svinøya Rorbuer at 8:15 PM or Thon Hotel Lofoten at 8:30 PM. The route changes with the weather, and you’ll learn to photograph the lights with a camera or phone. Trips usually hold eight people, though peak dates may use a minibus for up to 15.

“Eric was an excellent Guide!! We really enjoyed the trip and learnt a lot about Lofoten and Northern lights. He took us wonderful photos too. Thank you Eric! a pleasure to meet you :)”

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7.Aurora Capture with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join Lofoten Lights in Svolvaer for a four-hour Aurora hunt limited to eight people. Your guide drives between viewing spots, offers coffee or tea, helps with camera settings, and sends tour photos free afterward. Guides have included Eric, Leena, and Maurizio, each praised for local insight and friendly instruction.

“The spots Maurizio took us were beautiful despite the cloudy weather. He was also extremely well-informed about the location as well as the natural phenomena in Lofoten. Definitely should go when you’re here in Svolvaer!”

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