Unveil the Magic of Senja with ABO’s Exclusive Guided Tours
ABO proudly offers exclusive guided tours that showcase the unparalleled beauty and natural wonders of Senja. From breathtaking daytime explorations to awe-inspiring nighttime aurora chases, each tour is thoughtfully crafted to deliver unforgettable experiences in this Arctic paradise.
During the day, immerse yourself in the dramatic landscapes of Senja, where fjords, majestic peaks, and picturesque villages create a setting of unmatched beauty. With expert guides ensuring a personalized experience, you’ll journey through the island’s most captivating locations. To maintain an intimate and comfortable experience, our daytime tours are limited to a maximum of 13 guests across two vehicles.
We change route from day to day so it is safe to book more days in a row. If we hear from locals about reindeer/moose we also go find the animals on day tours!
At night, our Aurora Chase Tours provide the ultimate Northern Lights adventure. Led by knowledgeable local guides, we venture to the finest viewing locations under Senja’s Arctic skies, offering you the best chance to witness the mesmerizing aurora borealis. For a more exclusive and focused experience, these tours are limited to seven guests in a single vehicle.
Let ABO create lasting memories as you explore the magic of Senja with us.
LOCAL ABO TOUR GUIDES
Breaking News: From Week 5, 2025 – Anders Hanssen Joins the ABO Guide Team!
The Aurora Borealis Observatory offers a truly immersive experience with our dedicated team of tour guides, available for both daytime and nighttime activities. Whether you’re exploring the stunning Arctic landscapes by day or chasing the magical northern lights by night, our knowledgeable and friendly guides ensure every moment is unforgettable. From scenic hikes and cultural tours in daylight to expert-led aurora viewing and photography sessions under the starry skies, our team is here to make your visit exceptional. Let us show you the beauty of the Arctic, around the clock!
Anders Hanssen
Anders Hanssen, a former professional photographer for Canon, now shares his expertise as a guide during the aurora season. We are fortunate to have him on our team, as his exceptional photography skills enhance the experience for our guests. Most of the stunning images featured on our social media platforms and website were captured by Anders himself.
Johannes Sandnes
We are thrilled to have Johannes Sandnes on our team of guides. His passion for sharing the beauty of the aurora during aurora season creates unforgettable experiences for our guests, making every tour truly special. Johannes runs both daytours around the island and aurora chases during the whole season together with Anders Hanssen.
Outdoor on Location - At the ABO
If you do not want to participate in planned activities, there are many options on location. These activities are included in the price but are still fantastic (rent of gear is extra and guided tours are extra). After a day out in the fresh air, it is nice to spend time in Fjösn restaurant & Bar for a good dinner or a glass of wine / beer.
Sled mats, sled boards, skis (cross country), bicycles, headlamps, snowshoes, poles (walking sticks) Included in room price
Photo Under The Aurora
If one of the guides/photographers on location dont run tour they will be available for photo sessions up at the ABO resort.
Enjoy the snow
We have large amounts of snow in the winter. You can play in the snow or ride a toboggan in prepared toboggan runs.
CAMP FIRE
The Tipi it is a very cozy place. The inside is also nice and a perfect setting while waiting for the aurora on location.
WALKING THE FOREST
It is wonderful to go for evening walks into the forest when the moon lights up the landscape. PS: No dangerous animals
SKIING & SLEDDING
We have sleds, snowshoes & skis for those who want to test winter activities on location. There is nothing better than being out in fresh air.
SNOWSHOING
From the farm you can go to "Gammel-Veten". This is a long but wonderfully nice trip. Snowshoes or skis work well (need some practice)
External Activity Providers / Collaborators / Things you can do
In addition to local activities on the resort and activities provided by ourselves, we offer amazing activities from our collaborators, and recommended activity providers.
Book directly with our collaborators as payments for activities must be done directly to the different activity providor.
Northern Lights Activities at the aurora borealis observatory
Combine relaxation and great fun
One of the best aurora borealis locations in the world
Our main goal is that you can see the aurora while staying here. You can also explore the culture of Senja Island and enjoy many other activities. Enjoy the silence and lovely atmosphere where your well-being is in focus. Our goal is to create the best Aurora Borealis experience.
After all Northern lights activities you can enjoy a warm soup, hot chocolate, espresso, a glass of wine etc. Simply walk down to our Bar or Tipi Lounge and enjoy the rest of the evening. This is by far one of the best ways to relax after a long day with amazing experiences.
Northern Lights Activities on Location / Handled by ourselves
Since we are located on a small little hill with amazing surroundings we also offer on location activities. You can enjoy Photo classes, learn about astronomy and aurora, go on hikes to our different viewpoints, simple skiing when we have snow and start the national scenic route from here. If you want to experience the city of Tromsø we recommend a day trip, as this is super simple in terms of logistics.
In our own restaurant & bar we also offer relaxing but great concerts now and then.
Northern Lights Activities provided by our collaborators
For those who wants more action we are also proud to say that we can offer the best providers in the nearby area. We only offer the most popular ones and all our collaborators will pick you up before the activity, and bring you back to the resort after. Most popular activities from our collaborators have been husky, mountain hikes and snowmobile.