Iceland or Norway

FURET

I live in Dubai with my wife who has never experienced a non-tropical climate.

We're thinking of going to Ireland in January or February for two weeks to visit my family and I'm wondering how feasible it would be to combine it with a trip to either Norway or Iceland, the purpose being to see snow (lots of snow), wilderness, plus aurorae.

As anyone been to either Norway or Iceland in winter and, if yes, could you share some of your experiences and recommendations?

Tabnabs

Norway extends much further north than Iceland and therefore the chances of seeing the northern lights are increased (but never guaranteed).

You can fly Dublin-Oslo-Tromso and stay in relative comfort. http://www.visittromso.no/en/northernlights/

All depends on your budget.

schemingbohemia

Easyjet have just announced a new route Belfast - Reykjavik might make the journey a bit easier, certainly cheaper than before.

Not been to either so can't help on that score.

Oink

Something tells me that as far as wilderness is concerned, you're better off in Norway. Iceland is nice and all but it is big pile of lava after all so if you're looking for forests etc, you might be disappointed.

Dredd_J

If its the Northern lights you are after go for Norway.
Iceland is much further south and gets much more cloud cover too.

murray.eoghan

Norway is the prettiest country i have visited, huge mountains and beautiful waters.not sure about the snow the last days. My aunt living in Bergen says the weather was crap.

FURET

Actually, as a third option, how about Finland, specifically Lapland?