december 2016
Our co-founder, expert guide and Aurora Physics Professor, Torsten, starts organizing Aurora chases on behalf of Nordlyssenteret, a project he initiated in order to build center around the Northern Lights in Tromsø, both for tourists and research community. First chases allowed him to collect insights about his idea and share his knowledge about the Aurora Borealis with his guests. It went beyond expectations.
One of the first guests who joined our Aurora chases in December 2016. © Tromsø Guide
We take our guests to Skibotn Observatory for Aurora spotting on April 9. © Tromsø Guide
April 2017
This month brings two important events. First, Torsten’s knowledge of the Aurora phenomenon allowed to extend the season until April 21st. He reinvigorated the experience of chasing the Northern Lights when the season is ‘officially’ off. A lot of delighted guests joined Torsten’s tours to see the Northern Lights and hear interesting tidbits about the phenomenon. Second, a new company, Tromsø Guide AS, was born on April 12th. Its mission became to provide and preserve stellar experience for everyone who travels to Tromsø to see the Northern Lights.
August 2017
We started our first official season with a unique and timely offering, Summer Aurora Chase, from August 21st. We served 50 guests until September 14th, making a breakthrough among local companies and enriching the lives of our guests from all over the world with unforgettable and fond memories of the Aurora. Our guest-centered and neat website is launched.
Happy and smiley guests on August 28. © Tromsø Guide
October 2017
We order brand new Volkswagen Caravelle 8-seater to our car fleet. This new car will allow us to provide exceptional service to our customers, making chases more enjoyable, comfortable and interactive.
JANUARY 2018
We are excited to welcome Kjell Oddvar Inderby to the Tromsø Guide Team. He is a fantastic person and professional guide with local roots. After 37 years with the Norwegian Search and Rescue Service, Kjell Oddvar decided to dedicate his time and efforts to become a professional Northern Lights guide. In the course of his career he had covered oil fields off the coast of Northern Norway, helped establish the Svalbard SAR Service, conducted safety training, and been part of countless helicopter missions — in all kinds of weather conditions. He finds it fulfilling to let his guests experience nature unspoiled and magical Northern Lights away from the city of lights of Tromsø.
November 2018
Tromsø Guide has its home, Guides Central, for the 2018/2019 Aurora season. Its central location, Sjøgata 29, allows our guests to get to the departure/pick-up location without being in a rush. This space is ideal for our guests who wish to relax in a lounge, use free Wi-fi, get access to rest rooms and, of course, meet local Aurora guides.
October 2018
On October 4th, we were welcoming two 2014 Winter Olympics champions as our guests. The tour was a true success with the magnificent Northern Lights showing their best. Our guests, Yulia Lipnitskaya, a Russian former figure skater, and Elena Ilinykh, a Russian former ice dancer, enjoyed the adventure and were happily posing with the Aurora in the background.
Yulia Lipnitskaya and Elena Ilinykh on October 4. © Tromsø Guide
December 2018
In the early start of 2018, we were fortunate to contribute to the filming of the BBC program “Under the Christmas Sky.” Our lead guide, Torsten, was hosting and chasing the Northern Lights with the production crew from Windfall Films and two great TV presenters–Michaela Strachan and Chris Packham–in the surroundings of Tromsø. After almost a year, the program was aired on BBC TWO on December 23 and Christmas Eve.
January 2019
We order our first bulk of handmade chocolate called “Northern Lights” series from an award-winning Norwegian company ‘Jentene på Tunet’. Now, we offer our guests not only the ultimate Northern Lights chase experience, but also offer them a taste experience of the unique chocolate delicacy. And our guests love it! :)
