Aurora
Borealis is the
Latin name for the Northern Lights – solar winds that meet the atmosphere in a
zone around the magnetic North Pole. The Northern Lights are only visible when
the sky is dark and clear, from August to April, and they are most intense from
10 pm to midnight. The region on the 700 northern latitude is a
fantastic place for experiencing the beautiful and intense play of colours given
by the Northern Lights.
Winter
Winter holydays
The
“dark time”, or the “long, dark Polar Night”, lasts from the end of November
to the middle of January – there is only a twilight-dusk type of
light (the blue light) for a few hours during the middle of the day. This does
not mean that it becomes totally dark, though. The aurora borealis trails its
multicoloured banner across the sky and the moon lights the scene just like the
nightlight of Our Lord. Many people say that the winter is much better than the
summer. Why not try a winter holiday here in the north? The experience of the
winter with the uniqueness of the light, the northern lights and snow is
fantastic. Especially beautiful is the “blue light” southwards,
just before it becomes dark.
Midnattsol i sist i mai - flott utsikt fra Kvænangsfjellet
We have
the Midnight Sun in our region from 20th May – 20th July.
During this period, the sun stays above the horizon, and it is light 24 hours a
day. The sky must be clear and there must be unobstructed visibility northwards
in order to see the Midnight Sun.
A summer night on the fjord or in the mountains is an experience not to be missed, you can go fishing in the fjord, which contains a splendid variation of fish, or you can take a walk in the wilderness surrounding.