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Arctic Norway
Ski resorts are many and snow conditions usually excellent. Try dog sledging or drive your own snowmobile. And go hunting for the northern lights.
This winter will be the best in many years to see the northern lights, says NASA. Now is the time to book your trip to Northern Norway.
Exciting Northern Lights Cruises & Holidays - stay in an exotic Ice Hotel and enjoy adventurous excursions with Dog sledding & Snow mobile.
Book a cycle tour, go sea kayaking, fishing, golfing or take a cruise to maximize your days of midnight sun in Northern Norway.
Explore summer holiday ceremonies and celebrations, seasonal festivals and special events in Northern Norway.
Learn below how to photograph this strange phenomena to share with friends and keep your memories fresh.
76 days of midnight sun between May and July greets travellers to Northern Norway.
During the Norwegian summer season, the sun never sets north of the Arctic Circle and for a couple of months the sun is visible 24 hours a day.
Kayaking, fishing, cycling or golfing make the most of your extra daylight hours outdoors in Northern Norway, creating memorable adventures.
During summer, the sun never sets. Capture this magnificent experience on a midnight sun cruise or safari before the darkness of winter arrives.
With whale and bird safaris, kayaking, hiking, fishing and more, Northern Norway really is an adventure playground. Luckily the summer days are long.
Northern Norway is one of the world's best places to experience the aurora borealis. Add exotic adventures to make your winter dream trip reality.
Follow actress Joanna Lumley as she travels to Northern Norway to fulfil a childhood dream and see the northern lights.
The North Cape. The Lofoten Islands. The northern lights. And so much more... Discover beautiful Northern Norway this winter with Norwegian.
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Experiencing the northern lights is an experience for life. Download this screensaver to get the mystical Aurora Borealis directly to your computer.
The land above the Arctic Circle is known for midnight sun and northern lights, Sami people in Finnmark and polar bears at the Svalbard Islands.
Choose a whale safari in Vesterålen or a sea eagle safari in Lofoten when you are in Nordland.
Nordland gives you many possibilities for round trips or a longer stay in one place.
Cross the Arctic Circle, visit Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest maelstrom, and head out to the internationally acclaimed Lofoten Islands.
Driving from Tana to Lakselv takes you past famous salmon rivers and the Børselvfjellet mountains.
Nature rules the north of Norway, and over thousands of years, people have found ways to adapt to the Arctic climate.
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.
What is on your "to do" list? Fulfil lifelong ambitions or explore your special interests. From pure culture to extreme adventure, it is all here.
Explore Lofoten by foot, go rafting in the Trollfjord and visit Lofotr Viking Museum. Taste stockfish and be amazed by the midnight sun.
Welcome to the districts of Hamarøy and Tysfjord, which offer the very best of Scandinavian nature, Sami culture and North-Norwegian pride.
Go bird-watching, join a king crab safari, discover Sami culture, try dog sledging or get your adrenaline pumping exploring Finnmark on a snow mobile.
If you want to experience the genuine atmosphere of the many fishing villages, you should visit Lofoten outside of the hectic summer season.
Winters in Troms feature blue light, northern lights and white snow.
The spectacular landscapes around Tromsø are perfect for outdoor activities, combine them with Tromsø’s vibrant cultural scene.
Get a bird's eye view of the Lofoten Islands in Northern Norway, including Reine, Henningsvær and Svolvær, with these amazing 360 panorama photos.
Join Norway host David Spinx on a snowmobile ride and a king crab safari in Finnmark, Northern Norway. Floating in the Barents Sea is also included.
Spend a night at the snow hotel in Kirkenes, Northern Norway. Like David Spinx, you can order a northern lights wake up call before going to bed.
Travel to the Pasvikdalen Valley near the Russian border to meet 50 Alaskan huskies, and try dog sledging with Norway host David Spinx.
Discover the beauty of the Lofoten Islands, anchored above the Arctic Circle, by driving from Fiskebøl to Å - one of Norway's most scenic routes.
The small town of Kirkenes is known as the capital of the Barents Region and the gateway to the East.
All interior and exterior is made of snow and ice in this luxurious hotel, even the glasses in the bar.
Experience spectacular bird life in Northern Norway. Ekkerøy Holiday House offers environmentally friendly accommodation close to nature in Finnmark.
Travel to Finnmark and join Norway host David Spinx as he meets the Sami, gets to taste reindeer meat and goes hunting for the northern lights.
Finnmarksvidda is one of Norway’s largest mountain plateaus and the home of the Sami people.
There are plenty of accommodation alternatives in Harstad, from hotels in the town centre to camping by the sea.
Harstad and its surroundings offer exciting excursions regardless of whether you want to go cycling, hiking, or on a drive to the Lofoten Islands.
Harstad offers a mix of modern and older architecture, and a pleasant location by the waterfront.
Bring your walking boots when you visit Harstad, and experience the town's attractions and nearby nature on foot.
The capital of the Arctic is a lively, humorous and beautiful city packed with culture and history, and surrounded by mountains, fjords and islands.
In winter, expect moderate temperatures, loads of snow, skies lit up by the northern lights and a hectic cultural scene.
Experience the North Cape and Karasjok on this round trip in Western Finnmark.
Visit Sami villages, travel to the border area between Finnmark and Russia or join the locals catching king crabs in Eastern Finnmark.
In November 2007, National Geographic Traveler rated the Lofoten islands of Northern Norway the third most appealing islands in the world.
Visit fishing villages in the morning and go hiking in the mountains in the afternoon.
Stop by the heavily guarded Russian border on your way to a king crab safari. And be sure to put on a dry suit and try floating in the Barents Sea.
Alta is the largest town in Finnmark and offers northern lights, midnight sun, mountains, Sami culture, reindeer and UNESCO-protected rock carvings.
Karasjok is the Sami capital and a cultural junction in Finnmark.
Discover Narvik's historic attractions and its abundant natural treasures, which too many people remain undiscovered.
The Ofotfjord is the perfect location for fishing. For those who love mountaineering, Narvik is surrounding by fantastic mountains.
The stunning scenery around Tromsø is easy to discover by car. There is something new around every corner. Pick up a map at the tourist information.
Tromsø’s numerous sights offer history, daring architecture, wildlife, science, culture and impressive vistas.
When travelling in Troms, it is the arctic contrasts that put the magic in your day - snowy mountains, grand valleys, fjords and lots of lakes.
Experience the bird rocks outside the island of Røst and the cosy fishing village in Nusfjord.
Experience the Lofoten Islands by car or bicycle.
There are daily flights into the airports in Lofoten. Travelling around Lofoten is most easily done by car, bike and ferries.
Visit the county of Finnmark to experience the North Cape, the huge national parks or Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau.
The UNESCO-protected rock carvings in Alta, Finnmark, bear witness to human activity in Northern Norway already in the prehistoric period.
The Arctic Circle Centre is situated 80 kilometres north of Mo i Rana and 70 kilometres south of Fauske.
When standing on the cliff at the North Cape, mainland Europe’s northernmost point, only the Svalbard Islands separate you from the North Pole.
Let a team of huskies take you across the awe-inspiring Arctic landscape as you search for the northern lights.
In buildings formerly used as barracks for miners and construction workers, visitors to Longyearbyen will find a cosy and homely atmosphere.
There are 3,000 people and 100,000 reindeer in Kautokeino. The Sami culture is vivid and authentic.
There are daily flights from Oslo to Longyearbyen, the main town on Svalbard, via Tromsø most of the year.
Join a boat trip to watch the arctic landscape and wildlife. Or try dog sledding or a snowmobile safari.
We hear the huskies long before we see them. A chorus of barking greets us at Svalbard Villmarkssenter: 40 huskies leaping, yelping and eager to go.
- Polar bear! The ship's doctor Leif Lindblad points eagerly towards shore, as the Hurtigruten ship enters the magnificent Magdalenefjord.