2013 Is The Year Of The Aurora
Local guides will function as scouts and together with web cameras placed near known aurora locations they make up a network placed at the guests´ disposal. When the aurora appears a text message is sent to anyone who has activated the service.
– Due to the earth’s magnetic field you have a better chance of experiencing the aurora the further north you get. However, many of our guests miss to witness this magnificent phenomenon during their stay up here. This is why we choose to offer this service to our guests, says Jacob Dahlberg, Hotel manager at Scandic Ferrum.
Scandic Ferrum also offers, in collaboration with Hertz, transportation to the location where the aurora will take place. The hotel will also arrange tours with local guides. But in some cases, a short walk is all you need in order to see the aurora.
The cellphone based aurora service is now available during the winter months. The use for the service can also stretch over other of Scandic Ferrum’s outdoor activities like skiing, mountain climbing, fishing and much more.