We will be visiting Tromso for 4 nights in December in hopes of seeing the Northern Lights. We will not have a car. I know there are well over 100 companies that provide tours to see the Northern Lights. And I can see the reviews online. But if anyone has recommendations or tips, I would greatly appreciate your advice.
Thank you,
Paula
Fjellheisen is a good place with a scenic view on Tromsø as well.
https://www.fjellheisen.no/engelsk/fjellheisen-home
Tip 1: use an Aurora forecast app.
Tip 2: check weather forecast for clear sky on https://www.yr.no/en.
If the goal is to see the northern lights, there are better places to go in my opinion. But if that is where you're going, my suggestion is to book a smaller tour that uses a minibus. It means a bit more options and there will be less guests per guide.
And make sure you book a tour for the first day. Many companies offer a free new tour if the lights aren't visible. But if it's your last day, you might not be able to use that offer. And in this case jet lag might work in your favour. Just keep in mind that the tours can drive very far in search for the lights. It's not uncommon for them to drive to Sweden or Finland.
Perhaps a previous post by Badger will be helpful.
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/general-europe/how-to-see-the-northern-lights-a-short-guide
