Why seeing the Northern Lights should be on your bucket list?

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When Telegraph Travel asked it’s team of experts to compile their ultimate bucket list of must-see experiences, pride of place went to heading north to witness the Northern Lights. It’s easy to see why.

Aurora had but newly chased the night, And purpled o’er the sky with blushing light.

-John Dryden

They are nature’s silent firework display, a celestial ballet that can illuminate the entire firmament with undulating ribbons, shimmering curtains and spiky fingers in neon greens, yellow, scarlets and violets. Mesmerizing, tantalizing, awe-inspiring, life-affirming, they leave an inedible impression on all who see them. Small wonder even the most hard-bitten travel writers get a little misty-eyed. Traveling to the Arctic not only takes you into Aurora territory, but it takes you into vast tracts of pristine wilderness where stunning views become almost common place.

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The further north you go,the better the show, so seasoned light-seekers head for the Arctic Circle between October and March, when night lasts most of the day. And Northern Norway is reckoned to be one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights,thanks to its Arctic latitudes, it’s clear, unpolluted skies and a dedication among local people to ensure their guests are in pole position to enjoy the best views.

Seeing Northern Lights has always been on my Bucket list and I could not think of something better than this as my first post. The majestic light show at the brim of the world is a once in a lifetime adventure for me. Spine-chilling wind and the colours in the sky would be a mesmerizing experience.

Click here to watch scenic beauty of Northern lights.

For more information on Norway’s Northern lights, go to visitnorway.com.

Among the most extraordinary natural phenomena on Earth is Northern Lights. Hurtigruten is the go to line for exploring Norway’s coastline and offers the ultimate Northern Lights experiences. For more, go to hurtigruten.co.uk.