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🌌Northern Lights over Tromsø - Tromsø - Troms - Norway🇳🇴

📷Nikon D7500 - ISO 250 - Nikkor 18-200mm lens f3.5-5.6 G - 24mm - f/5,0 13,0 sec

➡️A couple of weeks I wrote a caption explaining the Northern Lights from a scientific view👨‍🔬, now it is time for the legends surrounding this amazing spectacle:

📜According to one legend, Odin, the chief god and ruler of Asgard, lived in Valhalla, where he was preparing for Ragnarök. This event was predestined and would be Odin’s greatest battle⚔️, so he needed the bravest warriors at his side. During every battle on Earth, Odin would pick the warriors who would die and join him in Valhalla. The Valkiries👸 were female warriors on horseback. who wore armour and carried spears and shields🛡️, were tasked with leading Odin’s chosen warriors to Valhalla. The Vikings believed the Northern Lights🌌 illuminating the sky were the reflections of the Valkyrie’s armour🛡️ as they led the warrior to Odin.

📜In several other legends, they claim the Northern Lights🌌 were the breath of brave soldier who died in combat or they were believed to be the Bifrost Bridge🌈, a glowing, pulsing arch which led fallen warriors to the their final resting place in Valhalla.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦But for the Sámi people, the Northern Lights🌌 didn’t tell stories of heroism and bravery, they believed that they were the souls of the dead💀, and they were to be feared and respected in equal measure, so you shouldn’t talk🗣️ about them or even waving👋, whistling😗 or singing🎶 under them, as this would alert the lights to your presence and carry you up to the sky⬆️. Nowadays, many Sámi people stay in their homes🏠 when the Northern Lights are illuminating the sky🌌.

❓Did you know that that Norway has more English speakers than Canada? 76% of the Canadian population speaks English while 86% of the Norwegians make use of the English language for communication.

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The Dock 69°39 by Scandic

10/10 Excellent

"A great, modern hotel with a bit of personality and some great design features. Our room was close to the bridge so busy with people walking past but if you look past that the views of the mountains were great. Breakfast was amazing, with a huge choice and a barrister making coffees. The location of the hotel is very handy, close to buses but also on the trendy side of the harbour with good restaurants nearby."

Sommarøy Arctic Hotel Tromsø

10/10 Excellent

"An amazing hotel in a stunning location. We only stayed one night but this hotel goes above an beyond. It was the only place we stayed where access to the sauna was free, and I don't think there is a more beautiful spot in the world to sauna and then plunge in the arctic waters. The hotel also provides free tea and coffee for guest in the reception. The food was good, and the choice at breakfast was extensive. The room was clean and well equipped but was a standard conference centre type of room. That isn't an issue with exceptional communal areas though."

Clarion Hotel The Edge

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely lovely hotel ,great location for central tromso, fjord cruise departures, bus station. Really friendly & helpful staff throughout the hotel, nothing was too much trouble. Amazing, well supplied breakfast buffet. Great rooms with an amazing view of the harbour area , just perfect ! "

Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromso

10/10 Excellent

"close to major atteactions so walking is very feasible. near affordable restauranta. tip. most establiahmenrs are closed or operate with shorter hours on Sundays. they have a laundry facility ! get yourself booked to use the facility ( first come first served) as the usual cycle takes around 5 hours for one cycle of washing and drying. worth 9 kr per load - is a game changer for travellers. "

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