Extreme Auroras - A Spectacular Northern Lights Experience
Step into Norway’s most advanced planetarium and experience the magic of the aurora borealis in stunning 360° fulldome format. Filmed across Arctic Norway, Finland, and Sweden by award-winning photographer Ole Salomonsen, Extreme Auroras combines breathtaking northern lights footage with fascinating science and immersive sound.
A unique Arctic experience for visitors of all ages — right in the heart of Trondheim at Vitensenteret i Trondheim.
Experience the Northern Lights Like Never Before
Extreme Auroras takes you on an unforgettable journey into the Arctic wilderness, where the night sky comes alive with the spectacular colors of the aurora borealis.
Filmed across northern Norway, Finland, and Sweden by award-winning Arctic photographer Ole Salomonsen, this immersive fulldome film places you beneath dancing northern lights in some of the most remote and beautiful landscapes on Earth.
Using special all-sky filming techniques, the experience surrounds you with vivid colors, moving skies, and breathtaking Arctic scenery — making you feel as if you are standing outdoors beneath the aurora itself.
Along the way, the film also explores the science behind the northern lights: how activity on the surface of the Sun creates these glowing curtains of light, and how people throughout history have tried to understand this mysterious phenomenon.
Perfect for families, tourists, photographers, and nature lovers, Extreme Auroras is both visually stunning and deeply atmospheric — a unique indoor Arctic experience in the heart of Trondheim.
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Located in the heart of Trondheim, Vitensenteret i Trondheim is one of Norway’s regional science centers and a popular destination for families, curious minds, and anyone looking for a fun and interactive experience. With hands-on exhibits, creative workshops, and immersive technology, the center combines learning and entertainment in a playful and engaging way.
Visitors can explore topics such as space, the human body, mathematics, electricity, geology, technology, and the environment through interactive installations designed for all ages. The exhibitions encourage experimentation, problem-solving, and discovery — whether you are visiting with children, friends, or on your own.
One of the highlights is Norway’s only 3D planetarium and 360-degree cinema, where guests can experience spectacular journeys through space, science documentaries, and immersive fulldome shows. The center also features a modern makerspace with 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics, and creative technology activities.
Throughout the year, Vitensenteret hosts science shows, themed events, holiday activities, lectures, and family-friendly programs. The center works closely with researchers and institutions such as Norwegian University of Science and Technology and SINTEF to bring current science and technology closer to the public in exciting and accessible ways.
With around 115,000 visitors annually, Vitensenteret i Trondheim has become an important cultural and educational attraction in the city — offering memorable experiences that inspire curiosity and wonder for visitors of all ages.