Tromsø · Norway
Rundvannet
Lean-to and fire pit by a small lake in Stakkevollan, 200 m from the Rundvannet bus stop. A lit ski trail and nearby homes keep the sky fairly 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 7 km by road from Tromsø, roughly 7 min by car.
- Bus or train
- Nearest stop: Rundvannet.
- Coordinates
- 69.6921, 18.9858 · 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: Ishavskysten friluftsråd.