If it’s the all-important Aurora you’re hoping to catch, October to March is your best bet. Daylight-chasers should aim for between June and August.
Getting there
Planes
Connections to Ålesund Airport take off from Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim. There are also direct flights from Amsterdam.
Boats
Some hotels have private docks, if you’re donning your skipper hat and sailing in on your own yacht.
Automobiles
Hiring your own wheels is a good idea if you fancy free rein over the region’s fjord-skirting scenic routes, but most hotels should be able to arrange excursions and airport transfers.