The ultimate Aurora Three Cities light-chasing guide is here! Take you to explore Tromsø, the Lofoten Islands, and Reykjavik, the solar activity peak of 2025-2026

The ultimate Aurora Three Cities light-chasing guide is here! Take you to explore Tromsø, the Lofoten Islands, and Reykjavik, the solar activity peak of 2025-2026—don’t miss it!👇

📍【The Gateway to the Arctic · Tromsø】
⏱Best time: December to February (Polar night period with super active auroras!)
✨Recommended spots:
🚠Fjellheisen Cable Car (Address: Solliveien 2, 9020 Tromsdalen)
The blue hour from 16:00-18:00 is perfect for capturing auroras with the city in the frame!
🌌Ersfjordbotn Fjord, far from light pollution, with auroras reflecting on the water—absolutely stunning!

🎿Special experiences:
• Dog sledding/Reindeer sledding (Sami cultural experience)
• ✨Aurora cruise (Hurtigruten route) — a hugely romantic sea light chase!

💡Practical tips:
• Clothing: Windproof down jacket + wool base layers essential for -15℃ to -20℃
• Photography: Wide-angle lens + tripod, settings ISO1600 + f/2.8 + exposure 10-15s
• ⛪️Nearby must-visit: Arctic Cathedral (beautiful triangular architecture, great for daytime photos too)

📍【The Hidden Lofoten Islands】
⏱Best time: January to March (Auroras with red fishing cabins are simply legendary!)
✨Recommended spots:
🏔Reine Village (Address: Reine, 8390 Moskenes)
Climb Reinebringen Mountain for a panoramic view of auroras + fjords + fishing village—mind-blowing!
⚽️Henningsvær Football Field (Address: Henningsvær Kayak, 8312 Kabelvåg)
A football field on the rocks + auroras = dreamy overload!

🏠Special experiences:
• Stay in fishing cabin guesthouse Eliassen Rorbuer (watch auroras from bed)
• 🎣Winter sea fishing (experience Nordic fishermen’s life)

💡Practical tips:
• Self-driving: choose 4WD + snow tires! Some parts of E10 highway have weak signals
• Follow KP index ≥3 and cloud cover <50% for maximum aurora chasing success

📍【Iceland’s Aurora Capital Reykjavik】
⏱Best time: September to April (avoid midnight sun)
✨Recommended spots:
🌊Black Sand Beach Reynisfjara (Address: Reynisfjara Beach, 871 Vík)
The magical combo of basalt columns + auroras!
❄️Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (Address: Jökulsárlón, 781 Höfn)
Auroras illuminating floating ice—unforgettable!

♨️Special experiences:
• Sky Lagoon hot springs (soak while chasing auroras—amazing!)
• 🚌Aurora small group tours (GetYourGuide 4-hour tour with photography)

📸Aurora photography essentials:
1. Equipment: DSLR in manual mode + tripod + hand warmers taped to batteries (cold drains power fast)
2. Settings: f/2.8 + ISO800-3200 + shutter 10-20s
3. Composition: add fishing cabins/glaciers/silhouettes for depth

🌈3 cities 9-day aurora itinerary:
D1-3 Tromsø (Aurora first experience + fjord self-drive)
D4-6 Lofoten (Fishing village auroras + E10 highway scenic shots)
D7-9 Reykjavik (Golden Circle + South Coast auroras)

🌟The solar activity peak in 2025-2026 will bring the strongest auroras in a decade! Book now and rush!