northern lights tours

I read that they are currently in a minimum period where you are less likely to see them than when it is a maximum period-you should research this.

You might get more responses if you post this in one of the other forums (one of the Scandinavian countries or General Europe).

I have never seen them in Norway as I have only been there in summer. But I used to live in Fairbanks, Alaska, which is one of the best places on earth to view the aurora (because of cleas skies), and saw it there many times. . Read Bill Bryson's account of trying to see the aurora in Norway --he spent a week in the far north Nd never saw it because it was always cloudy.

There is good information on the Alaska Geophysical Institute website:

http://www.gi.alaska.edu/AuroraForecast/travelers-guide

Personally, if I wanted to see another Aurora, I would go to Fairbanks in March. It is not too cold, and you can enjoy cross-country skiing and maybe dog sledding during the day.

I agree with Lola. I too lived in Fairbanks, Alaska some years ago and enjoyed seeing them frequently. January through April were my best and most frequent experiences. And as Lola said, March is often a great time and temperatures have risen significantly. Although deep winter is spectacular as long as you're prepared for it, nothing more beautiful. Go and enjoy!

So what is considered not too cold for Fairbanks in march?

Thanks all!

Generally above zero (F) in the daytime.