The northern regions are known as "the land of the midnight sun". Click on the heading above to read and learn about the Midnight Sun or click on the pictures below to enlarge them.

The Aurora fascinates. But since it also may frighten, it has been regarded as supernatural. A challenge to scientists, many of its secrets have yet to be probed. Check another site about the Northern Lights by clicking here.

The Gulf Stream carries warm water masses into the Norwegian Sea and contributes to the mild climate in Norway.

The northern climate is not as bad as you might think, read more about the midnight sun, winter darkness, the northern lights and the climate in general.