🌌Northern Lights over Tromsø - Tromsø - Troms - Norway🇳🇴

📷Nikon D7500 - ISO 250 - Nikkor 18-200mm lens f3.5-5.6 G - 24mm - f/5,0 13,0 sec

➡️A couple of weeks I wrote a caption explaining the Northern Lights from a scientific view👨‍🔬, now it is time for the legends surrounding this amazing spectacle:

📜According to one legend, Odin, the chief god and ruler of Asgard, lived in Valhalla, where he was preparing for Ragnarök. This event was predestined and would be Odin’s greatest battle⚔️, so he needed the bravest warriors at his side. During every battle on Earth, Odin would pick the warriors who would die and join him in Valhalla. The Valkiries👸 were female warriors on horseback. who wore armour and carried spears and shields🛡️, were tasked with leading Odin’s chosen warriors to Valhalla. The Vikings believed the Northern Lights🌌 illuminating the sky were the reflections of the Valkyrie’s armour🛡️ as they led the warrior to Odin.

📜In several other legends, they claim the Northern Lights🌌 were the breath of brave soldier who died in combat or they were believed to be the Bifrost Bridge🌈, a glowing, pulsing arch which led fallen warriors to the their final resting place in Valhalla.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦But for the Sámi people, the Northern Lights🌌 didn’t tell stories of heroism and bravery, they believed that they were the souls of the dead💀, and they were to be feared and respected in equal measure, so you shouldn’t talk🗣️ about them or even waving👋, whistling😗 or singing🎶 under them, as this would alert the lights to your presence and carry you up to the sky⬆️. Nowadays, many Sámi people stay in their homes🏠 when the Northern Lights are illuminating the sky🌌.

❓Did you know that that Norway has more English speakers than Canada? 76% of the Canadian population speaks English while 86% of the Norwegians make use of the English language for communication.

Find 3 Star Hotels in Troms og Finnmark from ￥12,588

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check availability on Troms og Finnmark 3 Star Hotels

Tonight

Tomorrow

Next weekend

In two weeks

Jan 16 - Jan 18

Our top choices for Troms og Finnmark 3-star hotels

Reception

Quality Hotel Saga

Tromsø

United Kingdom

Samantha

￥40,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromso

Tromsø

United States

Christina

￥36,156 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 18 - Jan 19

Meeting facility

Pingvinhotellet UNN Tromsø

Tromsø

United Kingdom

OWEN

￥41,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 16 - Jan 17

Outdoor spa tub

Home Hotel Aurora

Tromsø

United Kingdom

Mary

￥49,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Front of property

Quality Hotel Grand Tromso

Tromso

Singapore

yang

￥41,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

Superior Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Smarthotel Tromso

Tromsø

United States

Marianne

￥45,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 7 - Jan 8

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Plus) | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

The Dock 69°39 by Scandic

Tromsø

Germany

Andreas

￥68,866 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 24 - Jan 25

Presidential Suite | Room amenity

Scandic Ishavshotel

Tromsø

United States

Madhur

￥46,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

Meeting facility

Thon Hotel Kirkenes

South Varanger

Canada

Pat

￥30,938 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 17 - Jan 18

Free daily buffet breakfast

Quality Hotel Harstad

Harstad

United Kingdom

COLIN

￥22,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Exterior

Home Hotel With

Tromsø

United Kingdom

Lucy

￥53,111 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 25 - Jan 26

View from property

Thon Hotel Harstad

Harstad

United States

Wing

￥21,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 17 - Jan 18

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Thon Hotel Tromsø

Tromsø

United Kingdom

Ruth

￥52,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk

Thon Hotel Polar

Tromsø

Singapore

Huei Yin Hazel

￥48,036 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Free daily buffet breakfast

Thon Hotel Alta

Alta

United States

Kathryn

￥23,907 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 18 - Jan 19

Exterior

Scandic Kirkenes

South Varanger

United Kingdom

jennifer

￥27,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Presidential Suite | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Scandic Harstad

Harstad

United States

Jerrard

￥12,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Reception

Scandic Alta

Alta

United States

Joel Edward

￥20,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 18 - Jan 19

Bar (on property)

Enter Viking Hotel

Tromsø

United Kingdom

Simon

￥37,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Reception

Kirkenes Hotel

South Varanger

United Kingdom

Stephen

￥20,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 5 - Jan 6

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Sign up, it's free

Explore similar 4-star hotels

Many 4-star hotels have the same amenities as 3-star hotels. See all 4-star hotels in Troms og Finnmark.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromso

Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromso

Sjogata 7 Tromsø

￥50,364

￥56,408 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26

includes taxes & fees

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)

Still don't see what you're looking for?

See all properties in Troms og Finnmark.

You can also use these popular filters to refine your search.

Pool Spa Hot tub Breakfast included Waterpark

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Learn more about Troms og Finnmark

Check out the local area in Troms og Finnmark—home to attractions like Alta Rock Carvings and Alta Museum.

See all hotels in Troms og Finnmark

🌌Northern Lights over Tromsø - Tromsø - Troms - Norway🇳🇴

📷Nikon D7500 - ISO 250 - Nikkor 18-200mm lens f3.5-5.6 G - 24mm - f/5,0 13,0 sec

➡️A couple of weeks I wrote a caption explaining the Northern Lights from a scientific view👨‍🔬, now it is time for the legends surrounding this amazing spectacle:

📜According to one legend, Odin, the chief god and ruler of Asgard, lived in Valhalla, where he was preparing for Ragnarök. This event was predestined and would be Odin’s greatest battle⚔️, so he needed the bravest warriors at his side. During every battle on Earth, Odin would pick the warriors who would die and join him in Valhalla. The Valkiries👸 were female warriors on horseback. who wore armour and carried spears and shields🛡️, were tasked with leading Odin’s chosen warriors to Valhalla. The Vikings believed the Northern Lights🌌 illuminating the sky were the reflections of the Valkyrie’s armour🛡️ as they led the warrior to Odin.

📜In several other legends, they claim the Northern Lights🌌 were the breath of brave soldier who died in combat or they were believed to be the Bifrost Bridge🌈, a glowing, pulsing arch which led fallen warriors to the their final resting place in Valhalla.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦But for the Sámi people, the Northern Lights🌌 didn’t tell stories of heroism and bravery, they believed that they were the souls of the dead💀, and they were to be feared and respected in equal measure, so you shouldn’t talk🗣️ about them or even waving👋, whistling😗 or singing🎶 under them, as this would alert the lights to your presence and carry you up to the sky⬆️. Nowadays, many Sámi people stay in their homes🏠 when the Northern Lights are illuminating the sky🌌.

❓Did you know that that Norway has more English speakers than Canada? 76% of the Canadian population speaks English while 86% of the Norwegians make use of the English language for communication.

Top Troms og Finnmark Hotel Reviews

The Dock 69°39 by Scandic

The Dock 69°39 by Scandic

10/10 Excellent

"Can’t really fault anything! Breakfast was fantastic!"

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

More ways to book

Book 3 Star Hotels in Troms og Finnmark on Expedia.no

f2584061-5981-4cf3-aef3-a4ab9b385484bc07d1e4-2f37-468e-abd9-8260753cdecd