Hotel Book Discount - See the Northern Lights on a Norwegian Cruise

A cruise to Norway is likely to have many highlights - but one of the main talking points will surely be the chance to see the world famous aurora borealis.

This spectacle is an awe-inspiring moment that is likely to be the most unforgettable part of any Norwegian cruise, known as the Northern Lights.

Which harbours an impressive cliff that is between 500 and 600 million years ago and rises more than 300 metres above sea level, one of the best places to view the Northern Lights from is the North Cape in the county of Finnmark.

February or March - you can still delight in the local scenery, ideally in October, winter and early spring, so if you don't get to see the Northern Lights - which are best sighted in the late autumn, the area boasts some amazing sea views thanks to its position.

Visitors to the North Cape will find much to occupy them both within this part of Finnmark and elsewhere in the county.

The northernmost part of the region, visit a fishing village or take in the views from Knivskjelodden, you could go on a bird safari.

Each offering a unique experience, there are five national parks to explore, elsewhere in Finnmark.

Or go to Stabbursdalen to immerse yourself in the most northerly pine forest in the world, you could visit Seiland to see two of Scandinavia's northernmost glaciers, for example.

Or perhaps explore the culture of the local Sami people at the Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau, you may also want to take in northern Europe's biggest canyon.

Snowmobile safaris and cross-country skiing, here you will also be able to indulge in summer and autumn activities such as hiking and winter pursuits like dog sledging.

The northernmost town in the world, the picturesque mountain town of Tromso and Hammerfest, other popular cruise stops around Norway include Bergen - the gateway to the country's famous fjords - as well as the historic Viking city of Trondheim.

You're likely to have a memorable break during your time in Norway, whether you choose to sample each of these in turn on a normal cruise or make them part of a longer cruise holiday stay in the region.