A northern lights fjord cruise from Trondheim

About this experience

Most northern lights trips start far north of here. Trondheim sits south of the Arctic Circle, so the lights need a stronger night to show this far south, and that makes a dark spot and a watchful skipper count. This cruise leaves from Brattørkaia, the harbourfront in the city centre, and is a new listing, so there are no guest reviews on it yet. It lasts 2 hours 30 minutes. You can cancel free up to 24 hours before.

As you leave the harbour, the lit skyline of Trondheim opens up behind you. You pass the island of Munkholmen in the dark, then head toward Trolla and Fagervika, where the boat tucks into darker bays away from the city's light. There the skipper slows down, switches off the lights that are not needed, and you wait. There is no fixed route and no rush. The operator calls it an aurora hunt, adapted to the conditions, with the skipper watching the weather and aurora forecasts.

The boat has a warm cabin, which makes cold winter evenings on the fjord comfortable, and hot drinks are included. The group is 8 guests at most. The listing is clear that there is no northern lights guarantee. Departure times may move with the weather. If the trip is cancelled for unsuitable conditions, you get a full refund, and if the departure time changes and you cannot make it, you can take a full refund or rebook up to 30 minutes before. It is not suitable for people prone to seasickness.

• 8 guests at most, with a local skipper and host
• Trondheim's skyline and Munkholmen from the water
• Darker bays toward Trolla and Fagervika
• A warm cabin and hot drinks included
• Full refund if conditions cancel the trip
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

How the cruise runs

1. EveningMeet at Brattørkaia

   Find the boat on the harbourfront in central Trondheim.

2. DepartureThe city from the water

   Watch the lit skyline open up behind you as you cruise out.

3. On the fjordPast Munkholmen

   Pass the small island in the dark and head toward Trolla and Fagervika.

4. Dark baysLights off, eyes up

   The skipper slows down and switches off what is not needed, and you wait for the sky.

5. 2 hours 30 minutesBack to Brattørkaia

   Warm up in the cabin with a hot drink on the way back to the harbour.

What's included

Who it suits

Tips before you book

• Pack a windbreaker and snow clothing. The listing asks for both, as you may be outside.
• Keep your phone switched on during the day. Departure times can move with the weather.
• Watch the aurora forecast before you go. This far south, a strong night makes all the difference. Our guide to the best time for the northern lights explains the forecasts.
• Planning a trip further north? Compare Tromsø, Alta and Lofoten in our guide to the best place for the northern lights.

Read next:

• Tromsø, Alta or Lofoten
• Best time for the northern lights

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