Welcome to the Aurora Borealis Observatory
Aurora Borealis Holiday Senja Norway
The place for those with Northern Lights on the bucket list
Aurora Borealis Holiday on Senja, Norway
Aurora Borealis Observatory
One of the best locations in the world
A Complete Guide for Everyone Chasing the Northern Lights
Over the past year, we’ve built a comprehensive travel guide to help everyone planning a Northern Lights journey.
Inside, you’ll find destination guides from Senja, Tromsø, Lofoten and other Arctic regions, along with practical travel tips, seasonal insights, and detailed advice on photographing the aurora — whether you’re using professional camera equipment or just your mobile phone.
The guide is continuously updated and expanded with new content every day, ensuring you always have access to the latest insights, locations, and planning tips for your Arctic adventure — all in one place.
The rules that decide if you’ll see the aurora tonight
Two quick cards guests actually read — then you can dive deeper on BookAurora if you want.
Everything you need — in 3 minutes
It’s a sky + timing game: prioritize clear pockets and darkness. Solar activity is the bonus.
If you remember only this…
Clouds decide what you see. Then darkness. Then space activity.
Great skies beat great numbers. Clear sky + darkness wins.
Aurora + Weather (Now)
Live cloud cover + wind + temperature for your selected destination.
Simple prediction
Tourist-friendly indicator (clouds + darkness + space activity). No KP shown.
Live aurora oval
Quick glance. If your sky is cloudy, the oval won’t matter.
Monthly Magic: Our Favorite Resort Moments Captured!
“Join us as we capture the magic of the northern lights! Throughout the Aurora Season 2024/2025, we’ll be uploading our favorite aurora photos each month. From vibrant green waves to dancing purple streaks, witness the sky’s most breathtaking show with us, one month at a time. Stay tuned and let the glow inspire you!”
2024/2025 favorites - YES, Season was crazy
Northern lights Holiday on Senja, Norway
Welcome to the Aurora Borealis Observatory
One of the best aurora borealis locations in the world
Aurora Borealis Holiday
When booking your dream aurora borealis holiday, it is important to know that the location is good for aurora. We claim that this is one of the best northern lights locations in the whole world. The staff working here really understand aurora, and make sure you get the best possible experience. The northern lights are weather dependent and if weather is bad for aurora, you can enjoy your along with other activities.
You are already on location and as long as weather is good and the aurora dance, you will see it. Because of this you dont have to go on a classic “chasing the northern lights tour” from bus or car. Our eminent hosts will also make sure you never miss out on any action.
While staying here you can also explore the culture of Senja Island. Enjoy the silence and lovely atmosphere where your well-being is in focus. Our goal is to create the best Aurora Borealis experience.
Rooms & Suites
All our apartments, rooms and suites have panoramic view towards the spectacular aurora dance. Not only do they have amazing view. They also have some of the biggest windows, and you can therefore enjoy the aurora the best possible way. Room size varies from 32 m2 – 150 m2. The normal apartments hold a good standard and the luxury units holds a very high standard. Some of our luxury units even have a private outdoor hot tub and fireplace.
Create Memories during your aurora borealis holiday
The beauty of being at the aurora borealis observatory is that we try to make sure that your holiday turns out in the best possible way. If the weather is good and the northern lights dance, we ensure that you do not miss the northern lights and get pictures if you wish.
Sustainable Tourism
The Aurora Borealis Observatory is a small family driven resort located at Senja Island in Northern Norway. It is safe to say that we love the aurora and we feel lucky and blessed being able to live at such prime location. Conservation and sustainable use of resources- natural, social and cultural up here at the Aurora Borealis Observatory and Senja Island, is very important for us. Read More:
The Aurora Borealis Observatory is for those who really want to experience nature, silence and to get total relaxation, while hopefully enjoying the amazing Aurora Borealis.