Northern Lights over Harstad in Northern Norway - Photo: Frank Andreassen/NordNorsk Reiseliv Experience the marvel: The northern lights  Photo: Frank Andreassen/NordNorsk Reiseliv Kirkenes Photo: visitnorway.com/Chris Lorang Arnesen Reine in Lofoten Photo: C.H./Innovation Norway Northern Norway Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway Lofoten in Northern Norway Photo: Bård Løken/Statens vegvesen Nordland Photo: Terje Rakke/Nordic life/Innovation Norway Land of the Midnight Sun Photo: Istockphoto.com Narvik Photo: Nicola Mulryan, Destination Narvik The Arctic Circle Area Photo: Arctic-circle.no Tromsø Photo: Bård Løken Finnmark Photo: Finnmark Tourist Board Alta Photo: CH/Innovation Norway The Svalbard Islands Photo: Venke Ivarrud/Spitsbergen Travel
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Northern Lights over Harstad in Northern Norway
Watch nature's own theater unfold above you as the most spectacular light installation takes the stage: The northern lights with you on the front row.
The small town of Kirkenes is known as the capital of the Barents Region and the gateway to the East.
If you want to experience the genuine atmosphere of the many fishing villages, you should visit Lofoten outside of the hectic summer season.
Northern Norway is known for wildlife safaris, midnight sun and northern lights. This part of the country is home to the Sami, Norway’s aborigines.
Lofoten is known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, small villages off the beaten track and whale safaris.
Nordland is known for wildlife safaris and stunning scenery. National Geographic Traveller has rated Lofoten among the best islands in the world.
Once arrived, the sun never sets. Capture this magnificent experience on a midnight sun cruise or safari before the darkness of winter arrives.
Narvik tempts you with wild, dramatic and beautiful Arctic experiences such as the northern lights in winter and wildlife safaris during summer.
Discover mountains, islands, glaciers, valleys and fjords in the Arctic Circle Area and along the coast of Helgeland.
The capital of the Arctic is a lively, humorous and beautiful city packed with culture and history, and surrounded by mountains, fjords and islands.
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.
Alta is the largest town in Finnmark and offers northern lights, midnight sun, mountains, Sami culture, reindeer and UNESCO-protected rock carvings.
The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here you will find untouched arctic wilderness.

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Northern Lights over Harstad in Northern Norway - Photo: Frank Andreassen/NordNorsk Reiseliv

Northern Norway

Northern Norway is known for wildlife safaris, midnight sun and northern lights. It is also home to the Sami, Norway’s indigenous people.

Northern Norway

Source: Visit Norway

Destinations in Northern Norway

    Alta

    Alta is the largest town in Finnmark and offers northern lights, midnight sun, mountains, Sami culture, reindeer and UNESCO-protected rock carvings.
    Topic: Arctic Norway

    Finnmark

    The vast county of Finnmark is the home of the Sami - Norway’s indigenous people. Experience midnight sun, northern lights and the North Cape.

    The Lofoten Islands

    Lofoten is known for excellent fishing and nature attractions, small villages off the beaten track and whale safaris.

    Vesterålen

    The islands of Vesterålen tempt you with midnight sun, northern lights, whale safaris, fishing and hiking.

    Narvik

    Narvik tempts you with wild, dramatic and beautiful Arctic experiences such as the northern lights in winter and wildlife safaris during summer.

    Nordland

    Nordland is known for wildlife safaris and stunning scenery. National Geographic Traveller has rated Lofoten among the best islands in the world.

    The Svalbard Islands

    The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Here you will find untouched arctic wilderness.

    Helgeland

    Situated right below the Arctic Circle, Helgeland is known for its unique coastline and spectacular mountain formations.

    Harstad

    In the pleasant town of Harstad, you will discover a rich array of culture and nature-based experiences

    Bodø

    Bodø is situated on a peninsula on a beautiful stretch of coastline in Northern Norway, only a 90-minute flight from Oslo.

    Tromsø

    The capital of the Arctic is a lively, humorous and beautiful city packed with culture and history, and surrounded by mountains, fjords and islands.
    Topic: Arctic Norway, City holiday

    The Realm of Hamsun

    At the intersection between Salten, Ofoten and Lofoten, you will discover a miniature version of Nordland county.

    Troms

    Archipelagos, fjords and mountains create the basis for the vast county of Troms with added colour from the midnight sun and northern lights.

    Karasjok

    Karasjok is the Sami capital and a cultural junction in Finnmark.
    Topic: Arctic Norway

    Kirkenes

    The small town of Kirkenes is known as the capital of the Barents Region and the gateway to the East.
    Topic: Arctic Norway

    Kautokeino

    There are 3,000 people and 100,000 reindeer in Kautokeino. The Sami culture is vivid and authentic.
    Topic: Arctic Norway

    What to do and see in Northern Norway

    Saltstraumen

    Saltstraumen is the world’s most powerful maelstrom and is situated outside of Bodø in Arctic Norway. Join an eagle safari or go sea rafting.
    Topic: Nature attractions, 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.
    Topic: Wildlife safari, Coast & Coastal culture, Arctic Norway

    Seasons and climate in Northern Norway

    The Arctic Circle marks the starting point for the midnight sun and totally dark winters.
    Topic: Climate

    The North Cape

    When standing on the cliff at the North Cape, mainland Europe’s northernmost point, only the Svalbard Islands separate you from the North Pole.
    Topic: Attractions & Culture, Arctic Norway

    Multimedia

    Films: See you in Norway

    "Seeyouinnorway" - more than 50 films with exciting world class adventures and experiences in Northern Norway.
    Topic: What to do

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    Experience the marvel: The northern lights

    Watch nature's own theatre unfold above you as the most spectacular light show takes centre stage: The northern lights with you in the front row.
    Topic: Nature attractions, The northern lights, Arctic Norway

    Land of the midnight sun

    During summer, the sun never sets. Capture this magnificent experience on a midnight sun cruise or safari before the darkness of winter arrives.
    Topic: Nature attractions, The midnight sun, Arctic Norway

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