Is Piteå a good location for the Northern lights?

Any camera with manual settings (shutter speed) and a tripod will work perfectly. During the tour, we can help you with the settings if necessary.

It is good to keep in mind that the cold drains batteries fast, so bring an extra battery and keep it in an inside pocket close to your body heat!

If you only have a phone, these are often capable of capturing the Northern Lights as well (depending on the brand and model) when used with a tripod.

During the Northern Lights tour, we have one tripod available for guest use.

The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, which means we cannot control them. However, we do our best to use our expertise to give you a high chance of seeing the Northern Lights.

If you do not see the Northern Lights, you will still return to your accommodation with a lot of knowledge about the Aurora and the surrounding area. We have organized the tour in such a way that it is still an amazing night out even if the lights do not appear.

If the chance of seeing the Northern Lights is zero, we will try to find a different place to visit within the three hours or reschedule the tour within your travel dates.

The Northern light season is from September to early April. Piteå is located in the Aurora Oval, so you have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights when there is any activity.

Seeing the Northern Lights is more than just watching through your window or stepping outside for one minute. Even when there is a possibility of seeing the Aurora, it does not mean they are visible from every location or at every hour of the evening. Many factors play a role in whether you will see the lights from your current spot or the location you visit.

Your guide has the tools and experience to find the best location to watch this light show. Factors like light pollution, cloud coverage, and more will influence the guide’s decision to go to a specific place.

In addition to finding the right spot, your guide can change plans when necessary to increase your chances of seeing the lights. When sudden weather changes occur, your guide has the possibility to switch to a different location or decide to stay put. It is also possible that you will see more than just the Aurora, such as animal tracks or even a moose! Your guide will share information about all of these different subjects, ensuring it will most likely be a fun evening out with a great chance to see the Northern Lights.