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Add to SafariWhen comparing Lapland, Finland vs Tromso, Norway, the Slant community recommends Tromso, Norway for most people. In the question“What are the best travel destinations to see the Northern Lights?” Tromso, Norway is ranked 2nd while Lapland, Finland is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Tromso, Norway is:
The people of Tromso are lovely and welcoming, greeting you on the street and responding to your poor attempts at speaking Norweigan with a smile and response in perfect English.
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Pros
Pro Long viewing season
Finland has a long viewing season for the lights, stretching from August-April.
Pro View the Northern Lights from a glass igloo
The Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort offers a unique way to view the Northern Lights. Glass igloos (which include a toilet and bed) let you sleep under the lights with a full view of the sky.
Pro Lovely locals
The people of Tromso are lovely and welcoming, greeting you on the street and responding to your poor attempts at speaking Norweigan with a smile and response in perfect English.
Pro Relatively mild climate for latitude
Due to it's coastal location, Tromso is much milder in winter than other locations at the same latitude.
Pro Great location for sightings all year round
Tromso is located in the Northern Lights oval, the area with the greatest chance of sightings.
Cons
Con Expensive accommodations
There aren't many hostels, so it can be difficult for backpackers and budget travelers to find affordable accommodations. However, there is a fairly active community on both Couchsurfing and AirBnB.
Con Lots of hills and uneven roads
While the main part of town is down at sea-level, the rest of the town builds up behind it on some quite steep hills and many unsealed/uneven roads. This can be slightly treacherous in winter so best to have shoes with substantial grip and don't take a wheeled suitcase if you're staying out of town and up a hill - it will be quite a workout!
