{"id":7558,"date":"2020-12-04T14:39:47","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T14:39:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/?post_type=artikler&p=7558"},"modified":"2025-09-01T11:13:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T11:13:52","slug":"chase-the-northern-lights-by-car-in-the-tromso-region","status":"publish","type":"artikler","link":"https:\/\/nordnorge.com\/en\/artikkel\/chase-the-northern-lights-by-car-in-the-tromso-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Chase the northern lights by car in the Troms\u00f8 region"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tDo you wish to see the northern lights under your own terms? In this article, northern lights hunter William Copeland shares some of the most popular drive-to locations around Troms\u00f8 for viewing the northern lights.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n

Renting a car is a fantastic way to explore the local area on your own. Road networks are good and can take you to some great locations for viewing the northern lights. However, it is important to remember that even though rental cars will have winter tyres, this is the Arctic, and rapid fluctuations in the weather and road conditions can make driving challenging. If you have no experience of driving in winter conditions, it is not recommended to rent a car, but to take one of the many great guided tour options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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William Copeland <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mother Nature chooses where you drive <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The weather chooses where you drive. Weather often changes on a daily or even hourly basis in Troms\u00f8, the gulf stream makes sure of that. Therefore, many times you will need to leave the city to find lady aurora. Here are four classic weather pattern set ups which can take place during the winter in Troms\u00f8, and the subsequent areas you are most likely to find clear skies.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Areas where you are most likely to find clear skies under various weather conditions \u00a9 William Copeland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The area has been divided into four zones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So let\u2019s get straight into it. The area has been divided into 4 distinct areas, all within driving distance from Troms\u00f8. Each area has a distinct landscape, and for photographers looking for a particular shot it is a good idea to know the local geography before driving. Zones 1 and 2 can be accessed with relative ease, and are good for clear sky nights. Zones 3 and 4 are for the determined, and are often better for difficult weather conditions, or just for a change of landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n

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The four defined zones \u00a9 William Copeland<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n

\n\t\t\t\tPractical questions about driving to chase the northern lights \n\t\t\t<\/h3>
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