Tromsø · Norway
Prestvannet
Lake among homes in the middle of Tromsøya, with an open view north; streetlights nearby keep the sky bright.
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Why it works for the aurora
- View
- North.
- Darkness
- Bright sky, grade 4 on a scale from 0 (darkest) to 5. Close to town lights; fine for a strong display without leaving town.
- Aurora
- Under the auroral oval: aurora can be overhead even on quiet nights.
Getting there
- Distance
- About 2 km by road from Tromsø, roughly 2 min by car.
- Parking
- Prestvannet, Samisk barnehage, Dyrebeskyttelsen.
- Bus or train
- Nearest stop: Stalheim, Myreng.
- Coordinates
- 69.6606, 18.9358 · Open in OpenStreetMap
Before you go
Dress for standing still in the cold, bring a head torch with a red light, and park only where parking is allowed. A forecast is guidance, not a promise: check the road and weather warnings for Norway before a night drive. See our winter safety note.
Spot information: Tromsø kommune.