communitySep 28, 20222 min read

The magical northern lights

We dream of bathing beneath the northern lights - do you too?

The northern lights are closely associated with winter bathing for many people - though perhaps especially for our northern neighbors. Right now in September the best season begins for being lucky enough to see the northern lights.

Seeing the northern lights dance across the night sky tops many people’s travel wish lists, and Norway is one of the best places in the world to experience this magical natural phenomenon with your own eyes.

Northern Norway is probably one of the best places to see the northern lights. Between the end of September and the end of March it is dark in Northern Norway from early afternoon until late morning - and during this period you have the best chances of observing the northern lights dancing across the polar sky.

But what exactly is the northern lights?

The northern lights are a chemical reaction that occurs in the upper atmosphere. They are created when electrically charged particles from the sun collide with the Earth’s atmosphere.

The northern lights can only be seen against a dark sky. So make sure to get away from city lights. Since the nights are incredibly long in northern Norway, there are many hours when you might be lucky enough to see the northern lights appear. Look for the undulating lights in green, blue, and golden shades across the night sky.

Aurora borealis, which the northern lights are called in Latin, can be seen when the sky is clear and dark, and ideally when the weather is cold and dry — which is also perfect weather for winter bathing.

While you bathe and wait for the northern lights to appear, remember to enjoy another beautiful northern phenomenon: "The Blue Hour." It is a very beautiful special light that occurs in the hour around sunset. Look toward the sunset and experience the beautiful sunset colors to the south and a deep blue dusk to the north, called "The Blue Hour."

During "The Blue Hour" the white winter landscape is simply bathed in deep, dark-blue tones - and even if the northern lights do not show themselves, it is still a great experience to have the endless evening sky almost to yourself... when you bathe in dark water.

Remember to dress in the right warm and windproof clothing so you can stay outdoors as long as you wish. Read more about winter bathing robes here.

Watch the film about the northern lights here:

The best places to see the northern lights right now: Norway-lights.

Enjoy :)

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The magical northern lights