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Go on a king crab safari in Finnmark, Norway

What to do in Finnmark

Join a fisherman on the fjord or experience a king crab safari, get to know Sami culture, try dog sledging or go on a snowmobile safari.

Interest:  Winter without skis, Riding & Sledging, Water activites, Fishing, Nature attractions, Arctic Norway, Coast & Coastal culture

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Come play in the snow in a real winterland

Let the local tourist information offices in Finnmark organise a winter holiday which will be the envy of all your friends. Finnmark provides the perfect backdrop for a winter holiday, whether you are planning on plenty of activities or just to relax in peace and quiet.
 
Every day, for the entire winter, you have the choice of a whole number of exciting winter activities:

(Separate programme for Christmas and Easter)

The following destinations provide adventures throughout the winter season:
Kirkenes, Nordkyn, Lakselv, Karasjok, The North Cape, Hammerfest/Skaidi,
Alta.

Norwegian Lapland has a world of adventures waiting for the summer tourist

Most of the visitors who come during the summer want to both relax and take part in several activities. Finnmark offers a number of new and exciting activities at set times throughout the summer. This makes it easy for you to choose between and take part in adventures you may not find anywhere else, and which are guaranteed to provide long-lasting memories and plenty of stories to tell your friends and family back home.
 
Here are just a few of the activities on offer:

  • Riverboat safari on the Altaelva River or to Boris Gleb on the Russian border
  • Sami adventures
  • Island hopping
  • Bird safaris
  • A visit to the North Cape
  • Wine tasting
  • King crab safaris
  • Deep-sea fishing
  • Deep-sea rafting
  • Sailing
  • Salmon fishing
  • Horse riding
  • Workshop in one of the world's northernmost glass studios

The following destinations have a programme of activities for the entire summer:
Alta, Lakselv, Nordkyn, Nordkapp, Berlevåg, Vardø, Vadsø, Tana, Kirkenes.

All activities can be booked prior to departure or on arrival by 3 pm the day before the actual activity. In addition to these activities, there are several festivals throughout the year, for example Finnmarksløpet dog sledging race, the Easter Festival in Kautokeino, the Deep-sea Fishing Festival in Hasvik and the King Crab Festival in Vadsø.

NB! Daily departures by direct flight from Oslo to Alta and Kirkenes all year round – a two-hour flight.

Last updated: 2009-05-18
Driving a snowmobile on the Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau, Norway - Photo: Finnmark Tourist Board
Driving a snowmobile on the Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau, Norway
Dog sledging in Finnmark, Norway - Photo: Trym Ivar Bergsmo/Finnmark Reiseliv
Dog sledging in Finnmark, Norway

Film from Finnmark in winter time

The northern lights, Sami music, Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel, a king crab safari and the North Cape are some of the things you experience in this video.
Interest: Safari, Dog sledging, Arctic Norway, Sami culture

Scenic attractions in Finnmark

Experience the North Cape, the huge national parks and Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau.
Interest: Nature attractions, Arctic Norway, Coast & Coastal culture

King crab safaris in Finnmark

Come face to face with the red king crab in the Barents Sea outside the coast of Finnmark. Afterwards you are offered a taste of the succulent meat.
Interest: Safari, Arctic Norway, Coast & Coastal culture

Round trip in Eastern Finnmark

Experience Sami villages, the border area between Finnmark and Russia and moon landscape.
Interest: Tour suggestions, Arctic Norway, Coast & Coastal culture

About Finnmark

Finnmark

The vast county of Finnmark is the home of the Sami - Norway’s aborigines. Here you can experience midnight sun, northern lights and the North Cape.

Tourist information in Finnmark

The tourist information offices in Finnmark will help you book accommodation and plan your trip.

Key facts about Finnmark

The county of Finnmark covers an area of 48,637 square kilometres and has approximately 72,000 inhabitants.

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Northern lights pictures

Seeing the northern lights in Norway is a jaw-dropping and mystical moment. The lights are at their most frequent in late autumn and early spring.
Interest: Nature attractions, The northern lights, Arctic Norway
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