About us - Greenlander

Kerttu

Natural guide, sea kayaking leader, vagabond, environmentalist, PADI scuba diver, whale-maniac.

Kerttu has a special place in her heart for nature and animals. From early childhood, her best friends were always non-humans, with who she shared both joy and tears. As the time goes on, the passion towards natural world grows even greater and now in adulthood, she realises the power, what an individual can withhold. While traveling almost half of our planet(above and below the watery sheet,) she has participated in numerous animal conservation programs and lived through some hilarious moments chasing her dreams. If there would be one single thing, she studied, it would be, we as humans have pushed a nature to extremes and instead of taking a toll on it even further, we should live mutually with nature, without creating further harm. As much as it is possible.

Kerttu (her name easiest to remember is “Care To”) as my better side mainly answering your letters, making sure everything is in order, will occasionally take care of you on our day tours. Once you meet her, you’ll notice straight away, she is loving her job and has a specific skilful touch to it. By knowing the local area with as a back of the palm, you are guaranteed with best pristine locations there is.

Markus

I think everyone who knows Markus can agree that he is one of the most seasoned and enthusiastic NorthernLights guide in Tromsø. Markus is our main Northern Lights guide. He really knows how to read the weather and seems to understand the soul of Northern Lights.

He has been guiding Northern Lights tours in Tromsø for 9 years. Markus has a unique know-how and skill to take the best care of people and ensure they see the Lights.
Internally nature and outdoor lover it is impossible not to feel overwhelmed when chasing Northern Lights with him.

Markus in always positive thinking and will infect others with his hearty mind and soul. Definitely a problem solver.

He is a professional photographer and is proficient taking photos of Aurora. You can’t go wrong going out with him to see the beautiful Lights.

Arbo

Arbo is passionate about nature and photography. After 15 years of coaching Estonian National Team of mountain biking orienteering Arbo become a proffessional and recognized landscape, travelling wedding and portrait photographer, who fell in love with mountainous Arctic landscapes and Northern Lights.

Arbo has organized landscape photography workshops and trips to various destinations like Estonia, Madeira, Faroe Islands and Italy and is experienced tutor, which makes him well experienced people-person.

Arbo stays in Tromsø for only limited number of months each winter and if you want to get best out of your time on pristine Arctic landscapes and get from unforgettable photos of yourself or your family, you can not go wrong by booking a private tour or elopement photography session with him.

Jurre Jan

Jurre Jan – or JJ as he is often called – has a huge fascination for the natural world around him, which is also his driving force for the exploration of nature. Growing up in the flat country of the Netherlands is not easy for a mountain-lover – so he decided to make Northern Norway his home. Here he found endless opportunities to explore the mountains, enjoy all things outdoors and of course chasing the illusive northern Lights.

Jurre Jan is someone who never goes anywhere without his beloved camera and is very passionate about landscape photography. For him, being in the best locations, at the best time of the day is something he lives for – but he just as well loves to share these moments with others to let them enjoy the beauty of the world.

Stijn

Addicted to travel and adventure. PADI Rescue Diver, underwater fanatic and nature lover.

Ever since Stijn was a kid, his parents had a hard time keeping him indoors. “A street rat” is what they would call him. In the good sense of that expression, meaning “independent and feeling at home anywhere in any given city”.

Twenty-something years later and instead of exploring the streets and woods of his hometown, Stijn is now bouncing around the world full-time.

Compelled to share his travel stories, adventurous experiences, and to document people and places, he discovered a love for photography. Drawn to the north by the mysterious northern lights, Tromsø became his arctic aurora base for the winter season.