A recent survey by TravelSupermarket.com found seeing the Aurora Borealis in Norway is the number one must-see holiday experience, with 37 percent of respondents mentioning it.
Visit Tromso in Norway from now til March, to catch the northern lights at their best. To get full value from the show you should avoid the full moon and places with a lot of light as they make the experience considerably paler. Also remember to wrap up warmly as the polar nights can be quite cool.
Organised tours are also advisable if you prefer to have someone who knows what to look for with you. This miracle of nature has often been described as a 'rainbow at night'. They will often appeal as three green bands across the night sky or come as flickering curtains or rolling smoke.
If you would like to experience this light show first hand, then SAS can get you there from €269 return, including all taxes and charges. SAS Scandinavian Airlines fly from Dublin to Tromso. You can book your flight by visiting www.flysas.ie. To find out more about the northern lights, visit www.visitnorway.com
