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With its eclectic cities and epic Northern Lights show, here\u2019s why January is the best time of year to visit and get up close and personal with the unique Norwegian culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"related-post dark\">\n            <div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tobias-tullius-eJeEz6Paz-o-unsplash-1.jpg);\" class=\"related-post-img\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"related-post-content\">\n                <span>You May Also Like<\/span>\n                <p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/perfect-scandinavia-itinerary\/\">This is the Perfect Two-Week Scandinavia Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Large-Northern-Lights-in-Alta-Norway-518859860.jpg\" alt=\"post image\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"legacy-post-title\">Can you see the northern lights in Norway in January?<\/h2>\n<p>The best time to visit Norway and see the fairy tale Northern Lights is during the dark winter months. And January is a great time to go if you&#8217;ve always dreamed of gazing up at this beautiful natural phenomenon. The nights are longer and the skies are clear with less light pollution, giving you a better chance of seeing the elusive aurora borealis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"et_pb_with_border et_pb_row  et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters1 related-tour-widget\" style=\"position: relative !important;\n    width: 100%;\">\n            <div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5  related-tour-widget_column-1   et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\" style=\"background:none;\">\n                <div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_code \">\n                    <div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n                        <div style=\"width: 250px; height: 160px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow:15px -15px #E4EBF7; margin-top: 1em;\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content1.travcorpservices.com\/media\/6308\/northern-lights-scandinavia-guided-tour.jpg?width=1300&#038;height=1300&#038;mode=crop\" alt=\"Northern Lights of Scandinavia - Small Group\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; box-shadow:none; margin:0px;\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5  related-tour-widget_column-2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n                <div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    text-align: left;\n\">\n                    <div class=\"et_pb_text_inner tour-subtitle\"><p>DISCOVER MORE ON<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    text-align: left;\n\">\n                    <p class=\"et_pb_text_inner related-tour-widget_title\" style=\"\n    color: #081e3f;\n\" >Northern Lights of Scandinavia - Small Group TOUR<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_code  related-tour-widget_button\" style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n\">\n                    <div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n                        <div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper  et_pb_module\">\n                            <a class=\"et_pb_button  et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"\n    color: #fff !important;\n    background-color: #4d75c5!important;\n    width: auto;\n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/tours\/northern-lights-of-scandinavia\">View Tour<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>For the best viewing points head north. Alta, Tromso and the North Cape are all great places to see them. If you are thinking about where to go in January, join us on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/tours\/northern-lights-of-scandinavia\">Northern Lights of Scandinavia<\/a> tour. If you\u2019re in luck you can catch the lightshow through the glass roof of your hotel room at the Aurora Village Hotel in Lapland. For another chance at viewing the Northern Lights you&#8217;ll head out to the North Cape, before celebrating with champagne and caviar.<\/p>\n<p><em>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/northern-lights-iconic-hotel\/\">Sleep under the stars and watch the Northern Lights at this iconic hotel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Top things to do in Norway in January<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Large-Viking-Museum-in-Oslo-522692214.jpg\" alt=\"post image\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3>Visit Oslo<\/h3>\n<p>While Norway is known for its towering mountains, pristine glaciers, deep fjords and rushing waterfalls, its cities deserve a spotlight, too. And in January in Norway, the snow adds a layer of magic to these urban landscapes. The capital Oslo is famous for Viking and nautical history, with the best museums in Norway to explore. You can find everything from the Nobel Peace Prize Center to Viking Museums. An eco-conscious harbor city, Oslo is city also renowned for its seafood. Is Oslo too cold in January? January is the coldest month in Oslo ranging between 0\u00baC-5\u00baC (32\u00baF-23\u00baF), so make sure you pack appropriately with plenty of thermals and proper outerwear \u2013 and dine to your heart\u2019s content on exquisite salmon and mackerel as you watch the snow fall outside.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"et_pb_with_border et_pb_row  et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters1 related-tour-widget\" style=\"position: relative !important;\n    width: 100%;\">\n            <div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5  related-tour-widget_column-1   et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\" style=\"background:none;\">\n                <div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_code \">\n                    <div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n                        <div style=\"width: 250px; height: 160px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow:15px -15px #E4EBF7; margin-top: 1em;\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content1.travcorpservices.com\/media\/6305\/grand-scaninavia-guided-tour.jpg?width=1300&#038;height=1300&#038;mode=crop\" alt=\"Grand Scandinavia\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; box-shadow:none; margin:0px;\">\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5  related-tour-widget_column-2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n                <div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    text-align: left;\n\">\n                    <div class=\"et_pb_text_inner tour-subtitle\"><p>DISCOVER MORE ON<\/p><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    text-align: left;\n\">\n                    <p class=\"et_pb_text_inner related-tour-widget_title\" style=\"\n    color: #081e3f;\n\" >Grand Scandinavia TOUR<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_code  related-tour-widget_button\" style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n\">\n                    <div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\">\n                        <div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper  et_pb_module\">\n                            <a class=\"et_pb_button  et_pb_bg_layout_light\" style=\"\n    color: #fff !important;\n    background-color: #4d75c5!important;\n    width: auto;\n\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/tours\/grand-scandinavia\">View Tour<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Norway&#8217;s coastal areas offer so much to see. The pretty coastal city of Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains and is just beautiful in January. Take a wintery stroll long the UNESCO-listed waterfront with its colorful houses. Explore the sights and sounds of the lively fish market and ride on a tradition Fl\u00e5m Railway train. After Bergen, take a fjord cruise around Lysefjord, admiring the waterfalls and Pulpit Rock.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Large-028TTCGY2021.jpg\" alt=\"post image\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Meet the indigenous Sami people<\/h3>\n<p>The last Indigenous people of northern Europe, the Sami, inhabit the Arctic area of S\u00e1pmi, which today encompasses parts of far northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of Russia. The traditional Sami lifestyle is based on reindeer herding and fishing and has been adapted to suit the changing needs and conditions of the modern world. Norway has recognized its Sami population as Indigenous and has special rules for the protection of Sami cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"related-post light\">\n            <div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/250.png);\" class=\"related-post-img\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"related-post-content\">\n                <span>You May Also Like<\/span>\n                <p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/the-last-indigenous-people-of-europe\/\">Meet The Sami, The Last Indigenous People of Europe<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>January in Norway, in the heart of winter can be the best time to visit to learn about and experience the Sami culture firsthand. Join a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/the-insight-difference\/we-make-travel-matter\">MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae<\/a> Experience on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/tours\/northern-lights-of-scandinavia\">Northern Lights of Scandinavia<\/a> tour and be welcomed by a Sami family into their reindeer camp in Troms\u00f8. Delve into the fascinating history of Scandinavia as you share their traditions, culture and history, and enjoy an evening of dinner and games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"legacy-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Large-024TTCGY2021.jpg\" alt=\"post image\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<h3>Learn the history of Dog Sledding<\/h3>\n<p>For centuries, Norwegians have used dogs to transport people and goods over the snow-covered terrain. The first known use of dog sledding in the country dates back to the 1500s. They were used by Norsemen as a means of transportation during their exploration trips. Over time, it became an important part of life in rural areas and was used for both work and leisure activities.<\/p>\n<p>Today, dog sledding is still a beloved tradition in Norway and continues to be enjoyed by both locals and visitors. On our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/tours\/northern-lights-of-scandinavia\">Northern Lights of Scandinavia<\/a> tour, meet the Lyrek family and their champion sled dogs. Owners of a working husky farm, you\u2019ll learn all about the Alaskan huskies. They\u2019ll also share the stories and challenges they face competing in the marathon long Arctic dog sled races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"related-post light\">\n            <div style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Large-Geirangerfjord-fjord-and-the-Seven-Sisters-waterfall-Norway-980813392.jpg);\" class=\"related-post-img\"><\/div>\n            <div class=\"related-post-content\">\n                <span>You May Also Like<\/span>\n                <p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/blog\/norways-viking-connections\/\">Legends of the Fjords: Discover Norway&#039;s Viking Connections<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Norway weather in January<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p>Unsurprisingly, January in Norway is cold, but also often dry and sunny \u2013\u00a0 nothing short of a winter wonderland. You will need to wrap up warm with an average high-temperature of 28.8\u00b0F (-1.8\u00b0C) and an average low-temperature of 19.8\u00b0F (-6.8\u00b0C). Warm waterproof winter boots are a must plus some thermal underwear. And don\u2019t forget the sunscreen.<\/p>\n<p>Something important that you might not expect is that, so close to the Arctic circle, the nights are long and the days are very short, with around 6 to 8 hours of daylight in Southern Norway and just 5 hours of daylight in Northern Norway in January. The sun is up from around 9am to around 3.30pm, making for some spectacularly beautiful days and extended cozy evenings \u2013 and even more time to catch the Northern Lights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<div class=\"legacy-blog-column\">\n<p><em>To discover for yourself why January is the best time to visit Norway take a look at our inspiring range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/en-us\/destinations\/europe\/norway\">Norway guided tours<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From majestic fjords to awe-inspiring glaciers, if you are looking for a scenic spot to spend next January, look no further than Norway. 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