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Winter in 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.

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Northern lights over Tromsø, Norway - Photo: Kjetil Skogli

Winter in 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.

Winter in Norway

Source: Visitnorway

Skiing in Norway

Alpine skiing in Norway

Go skiing in the same tracks as Olympic gold medallists Lasse Kjus and Alberto Tomba at Hafjell, or choose another recommended ski resort.

Telemark skiing in Norway

Invented high in the Norwegian mountains of might, the elegant style of Telemark skiing leaves you thrilled with excitement.

Popular areas for cross-country skiing in Norway

Cross-country skiing in Norway is free of charge. Well-prepared tracks are found in large parts of the country. Here are some recommended areas.

Snowboarding in Norway

Vierly Snowboard Park is leading the scene. Hemsedal has good off-piste snowboarding and many parks offer high international standards.

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Hunting for the northern lights with the Sami

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.

Snowmobile trip and king crab safari

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.

Kirkenes Snow Hotel

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.

Dog sledding in Finnmark

Travel to the Pasvikdalen Valley near the Russian border to meet 50 Alaskan huskies, and try dog sledging with Norway host David Spinx.

Winter activities and northern lights

Dog sledding in Norway

Get close to nature on a dog sledding trip this winter, and travel at high speed across the Norwegian wilderness, pulled by a pack of eager huskies.

Winter festivals and events in Norway

There is a lot happening in Norway in winter. Check out some of the festivals and events taking place in December, January and February every year.

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.

Safety in the mountains and wilderness

The Norwegian Mountain Code

The Norwegian Mountain Code is directed towards your safety.

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