Activities & Guided Tours

Senja by Day.
Northern Lights by Night.

Explore one of Northern Norway’s most spectacular islands during the day — and turn your attention to the Arctic sky when darkness falls.

By Day Discover Senja Mountains, fjords, Arctic beaches, viewpoints and fishing villages.
By Night Chase the Northern Lights Small-group aurora tours guided by weather, conditions and local knowledge.
Guided day tour through the landscapes of Senja Island
Discover Senja by Day

Experience the Best of Senja

Senja brings together some of the most spectacular landscapes in Northern Norway. Dramatic mountains rise directly from the sea, while deep fjords, Arctic beaches, viewpoints and small fishing villages make every journey across the island different.

Our guided day tours are designed to show you the best of Senja during your Northern Lights holiday. We vary our routes according to weather, seasonal conditions and what is happening around the island, so you can join us on several days and experience something different each time.

And when we receive local reports of reindeer, moose or other wildlife nearby, we can adjust the route and see if we can find them along the way.

Group Size Maximum 13 guests
Vehicles Maximum two vehicles
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After Dark

Chase the Northern Lights

When darkness falls, the focus turns to the Arctic sky. Our Aurora Chase Tours are small, personal experiences led by local guides who understand the weather, landscapes and changing conditions of Northern Norway.

Rather than following a fixed route, we use the latest conditions to decide where to go. When necessary, we can leave the resort and travel in search of clearer skies and the best available opportunity to experience the Northern Lights.

With only seven guests in a single vehicle, the experience remains flexible, comfortable and focused on the night ahead.

Group Size Maximum 7 guests
Our Approach Weather-led & flexible
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Northern Lights during an Aurora Chase on Senja
Sometimes You Don’t Need to Chase

The Northern Lights Can Come to You

Aurora Borealis Observatory is surrounded by dark Arctic skies with virtually no light pollution. When conditions are right, the Northern Lights can appear directly above the resort — and every apartment has large windows with views towards the northern sky. Turn off the lights, watch from inside, and simply step outside when the aurora appears.

Local Knowledge

Explore Senja With People Who Know It

Weather and conditions can change quickly in Northern Norway. Local knowledge allows us to adapt each experience to the day, the season and the sky.

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Flexible Routes

We adapt our routes instead of following exactly the same itinerary every day.

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Small Groups

Smaller groups make the experience more personal, comfortable and flexible.

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Conditions First

Weather, light, snow and local conditions help determine where each journey takes us.

Around the Resort

Enjoy the Arctic at Your Own Pace

Not every experience needs a schedule. Snow, quiet surroundings and the Arctic landscape are waiting right outside your door.

Winter activities at Aurora Borealis Observatory

Enjoy the Snow

Winter transforms the resort and surrounding landscape. Step outside, enjoy the snow and experience the quiet atmosphere of Arctic winter.

Snowshoeing on Senja

Snowshoes & Winter Walks

Explore the surroundings on foot or with snowshoes when conditions allow and discover the winter landscape at your own pace.

Northern Lights above Aurora Borealis Observatory

Aurora Viewing

When the sky is clear, keep an eye on the darkness above the resort. Sometimes the evening’s greatest experience begins only a few steps from your room.

Your Days & Nights on Senja

Explore by Day. Look Up by Night.

A stay at Aurora Borealis Observatory has a natural rhythm: discover the landscapes of Senja while there is daylight, return to the comfort of the resort, and let the Arctic sky become the focus when darkness falls.