In winter, or to be exact – from early September to late March, the northern lights are right there on your doorstep – no safari, hike or outdoor sleeping necessary. Thanks to the lack of light pollution on the scarcely populated island, you can step onto the balcony with a cosy blanket and enjoy a hot drink while watching the colourful lights dance in the sky. Sommaroy is the end of the road at Tromso municipality – next island is Greenland!