2 guides
Culture and practical tips
Stories and traditions about the aurora, and practical advice on clothing and safety on winter nights.
The aurora in Sámi tradition and Nordic folklore, and myths to drop
What Sámi tradition and old Nordic folk belief say about the northern lights, where that knowledge comes from, and why the Valkyrie-armour and light-you-can-hear stories need a pinch of salt.
Winter aurora chasing in Norway: clothing, cold and safety
Aurora chasing often means standing still in the dark and cold for hours. The practical side: layered clothing, hands and feet, safe parking, avalanches, ice and Norway's emergency numbers.