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Svartisen.
Photo: Helgeland Reiseliv / www.visithelgeland.com / Rana
Photo: Helgeland Reiseliv / www.visithelgeland.com / Rana
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Caving in Svarthamahola
Johnny Haglund / www.nordnorge.com / Fauske
Hamsunsenteret at Hamarøy
Ernst Furuhatt / Hamsunsenteret
Engabreen glacier in Meløy
Bård Løken / www.nordnorge.com / Meloy
Midnight sun in Steigen
Ernst Furuhatt / www.nordnorge.com
Leif Ove Andsnes playing at Keiservarden
Bjørn Erik Olsen / www.nordnorge.com/Bodø
Hiking in Gildeskål
Arne Sklett Larsen
Things to do in Salten
Trips that will challenge you mastering situations and gives you an experience for live. Adventures that we…
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Albmi adventures
Trips that will challenge you mastering situations and gives you an experience for live. Adventures that we…
Our guides and instructors have been diving in Saltstraumen for years and possess the know-how we believe…
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Saltstraumen Divers’ Camp
BodøOur guides and instructors have been diving in Saltstraumen for years and possess the know-how we believe…
Further information is available at Intersport in the glass arcade (Glasshuset, 3rd floor, Koch department…
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Bodø Trekking Association (BOT)
BodøFurther information is available at Intersport in the glass arcade (Glasshuset, 3rd floor, Koch department…
Here, you can follow the farmhand and the maid through the old buildings with their distinctive and authentic…
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Kjerringøy handelssted
KjerringøyHere, you can follow the farmhand and the maid through the old buildings with their distinctive and authentic…
During the summer there is a cafe in the old, idyllic main building. It is also possible to take part in a…
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Come fly with me! Come right up close and sense the smell of the real flying machines. You can experience the…
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National Norwegian Aviation Museum – tells the story of Norwegian…
BodøCome fly with me! Come right up close and sense the smell of the real flying machines. You can experience the…
“Today, I am a well-established self-employed boatbuilder . The boatyard is divided into two sections. I rent…
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Ulf Mikalsen, builder of wooden boats
Kjerringøy“Today, I am a well-established self-employed boatbuilder . The boatyard is divided into two sections. I rent…
The oldest furnishings are from the 1600s. In the portal there are a large collection box and two sacrificial…
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Kjerringøy church
BodøThe oldest furnishings are from the 1600s. In the portal there are a large collection box and two sacrificial…
Come in and see the exhibition entitled “Our City”, which provides an insight into the history of the city…
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Nordlandsmuseet
BodøCome in and see the exhibition entitled “Our City”, which provides an insight into the history of the city…
The church has a beautiful altar made of marble from the local quarry at Fauske, beautiful stained glass…
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St. Eysteins Catholic Church
BodøThe church has a beautiful altar made of marble from the local quarry at Fauske, beautiful stained glass…
The large hall seats 900 people and offers some of the worlds best acoustics for classical music. Variable…
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Stormen Concert Hall
BodøThe large hall seats 900 people and offers some of the worlds best acoustics for classical music. Variable…
Witness the unique spectacle of white-tailed eagles swooping down to seize their catch with their mighty…
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Arctic Cruise
BodøWitness the unique spectacle of white-tailed eagles swooping down to seize their catch with their mighty…
The aisle was added in 1784, and the Renaissance pulpit dates back to 1650. One of the real treasures of the…
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Bodin Church
BodøThe aisle was added in 1784, and the Renaissance pulpit dates back to 1650. One of the real treasures of the…
Bodøs Golf Park is a spectacular golf course. The first 9 holes are links, where the sea and wind may often be…
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Bodø Golf Park
BodøBodøs Golf Park is a spectacular golf course. The first 9 holes are links, where the sea and wind may often be…
The history about rallaren and the life they lived is clearly visible in the mountain and its surroundings.…
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Fykantrappa - hiking in historical surroundings
GlomfjordThe history about rallaren and the life they lived is clearly visible in the mountain and its surroundings.…
The interior is round, while the roof and ceiling are cruciform, opening the circle in the four directions of…
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Rønvik church
BodøThe interior is round, while the roof and ceiling are cruciform, opening the circle in the four directions of…
The mighty whirlpools that are formed by this phenomenon can be up to 10 m in diameter and 4-5 m deep. The…
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Saltstraumen
saltstraumenThe mighty whirlpools that are formed by this phenomenon can be up to 10 m in diameter and 4-5 m deep. The…
• One of Norway’s oldest human settlements (approx. 11,000 years old) • Norway’s oldest musical instrument…
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Saltstraumen museum
Saltstraumen• One of Norway’s oldest human settlements (approx. 11,000 years old) • Norway’s oldest musical instrument…
The Sea Kayak represents mythically great voyage and intimate, educational contact with the elements. The…
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Sea Kayak – Balanced joy
The Sea Kayak represents mythically great voyage and intimate, educational contact with the elements. The…
Today’s church is built in a mediaeval style, designed by architect Arnstein Arneberg, and consecrated in…
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Skjerstad church
SkjerstadToday’s church is built in a mediaeval style, designed by architect Arnstein Arneberg, and consecrated in…
The centre is situated in a beautiful cultural landscape surrounded by nature that remains virtually as…
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The Hamsun Centre
HamarøyThe centre is situated in a beautiful cultural landscape surrounded by nature that remains virtually as…
We organize trips to suit your requirements: mystery tours/corporate tours. Summer or winter, out at sea…
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Bodø Maritime AS
BodøWe organize trips to suit your requirements: mystery tours/corporate tours. Summer or winter, out at sea…
Our main attraction is the Lasertag-arena, where you enter a 260m2 "labyrinth" and shoot at your opponents…
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Lasertag, Escaperoom and Action
BodøOur main attraction is the Lasertag-arena, where you enter a 260m2 "labyrinth" and shoot at your opponents…
In the exercise pool you can exercise on your own or in one of our exercise groups. We have therapy pools,…
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Nordlandsbadet
BodøIn the exercise pool you can exercise on your own or in one of our exercise groups. We have therapy pools,…
Stella Polaris can be roughly divided into two: Organizers of nature and culture-based excursions in…
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Stella Polaris
BodøStella Polaris can be roughly divided into two: Organizers of nature and culture-based excursions in…
The branches are located at Storgata 6 and Bodø Spektrum. At our Bodø Spektrum branch spa treatment is…
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In Bodø, birdwatchers do not need to travel far in order to enjoy their favourite past time. The town is…
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Birdwatching Bodø and surroundings (parking Rønvikjordene)
BodøIn Bodø, birdwatchers do not need to travel far in order to enjoy their favourite past time. The town is…
Seinesodden is amongst the best birding sites close to Bodø city. Red-necked Phalarope breed in the small…
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Birdwatching Bodø and surroundings (Seinesodden)
BodøSeinesodden is amongst the best birding sites close to Bodø city. Red-necked Phalarope breed in the small…
Where to stay in Salten
HI Bodø Hostel offers budget accomodation in modern rooms, all with ensuite facilities. We are located at the…
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HI Bodø Youth and Family Hostel
BodøHI Bodø Hostel offers budget accomodation in modern rooms, all with ensuite facilities. We are located at the…
Saltfjellet Hotell is much updated and is now presented with a new lobby, restaurant and bar, and our 50 hotel…
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Saltfjellet Hotel Arctic circle
RøklandSaltfjellet Hotell is much updated and is now presented with a new lobby, restaurant and bar, and our 50 hotel…
H.J Kristensen & Sønner´s repair place for fishing net from 1930 is since April 2016 transformed to a high…
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Vassdalsvik Sea Lodge
EngavågenH.J Kristensen & Sønner´s repair place for fishing net from 1930 is since April 2016 transformed to a high…
The hotel offers a sauna and workout studio for relaxation and leisure. Our playroom is open all summer.…
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Scandic Bodø
BodøThe hotel offers a sauna and workout studio for relaxation and leisure. Our playroom is open all summer.…
When you rent a room at Bodø Hostel, breakfast is included and served at Diplomat in the railway station. All…
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Bodø hostel
BodøWhen you rent a room at Bodø Hostel, breakfast is included and served at Diplomat in the railway station. All…
Evening buffet and waffles in the afternoon. Indoor parking. The hotel was totally refurbished in 1998, and is…
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Clarion Collection Hotel Grand Bodø
BodøEvening buffet and waffles in the afternoon. Indoor parking. The hotel was totally refurbished in 1998, and is…
Geitvågen Bad og Camping consists of approximately 100 acres of scenic countryside used for recreation and…
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Geitvågen Bathing and Camping
BodøGeitvågen Bad og Camping consists of approximately 100 acres of scenic countryside used for recreation and…
A 10 minute walk from the center of Bodø you will find Zefyr Hotel. The hotel is a patienthotel for…
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Zefyr Hotell
BodøA 10 minute walk from the center of Bodø you will find Zefyr Hotel. The hotel is a patienthotel for…
Between the Salten, Ofoten and Lofoten regions is the Realm of Hamsun, made famous by the novels of Knut…
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Kobbelv Vertshus
Between the Salten, Ofoten and Lofoten regions is the Realm of Hamsun, made famous by the novels of Knut…
Junkerdalsurat that starts right next to the center is a canyon with a rich flora. In the area there are…
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Saltdal Turistsenter
RøklandJunkerdalsurat that starts right next to the center is a canyon with a rich flora. In the area there are…
Organizing meetings and courses makes considerable demands on both service and facilities, which is why it is…
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Saltstraumen hotell AS
SaltstraumenOrganizing meetings and courses makes considerable demands on both service and facilities, which is why it is…
Our conference rooms are bright and airy and equipped with standard AV aids. Total capacity 380 people. Our…
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Thon Hotel Nordlys
BodøOur conference rooms are bright and airy and equipped with standard AV aids. Total capacity 380 people. Our…
Want to enjoy the life above the polar circle? Try our Arctic Cabins an hours drive outside of Bodo. Quiet,…
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Vestvatn - Arctic Cabins
MisværWant to enjoy the life above the polar circle? Try our Arctic Cabins an hours drive outside of Bodo. Quiet,…
The hotel is close to the city centre, hospital, railway station, ferry and hurtigruten. The airport is…
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City hotell
BodøThe hotel is close to the city centre, hospital, railway station, ferry and hurtigruten. The airport is…
The city’s most popular facilities are within walking distance of the hotel, and the airport, railway station…
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Skagen Hotel
BodøThe city’s most popular facilities are within walking distance of the hotel, and the airport, railway station…
All seaside apartments feature: Fully equipped kitchen, open plan lounge and kitchen,satellite TV and wireless…
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Steigen Sjöhus
EngeløyaAll seaside apartments feature: Fully equipped kitchen, open plan lounge and kitchen,satellite TV and wireless…
Kjerringøy Rorbusenter rents out fishermans cabins and facilities for meetings, conferences and other events…
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Kjerringøy Rorbusenter
KjerringøyKjerringøy Rorbusenter rents out fishermans cabins and facilities for meetings, conferences and other events…
We are located in Prinsensgt. 131, 8005 Bodø. We have various prices depending on room and season.
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Opsahl Guest House
BodøWe are located in Prinsensgt. 131, 8005 Bodø. We have various prices depending on room and season.
The rooms are, of course, equipped with shower, toilet, telephone and cable TV. Our mattresses are supplied by…
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Bodø hotell
BodøThe rooms are, of course, equipped with shower, toilet, telephone and cable TV. Our mattresses are supplied by…
Rooms We have 60 spacious rooms including 3 nice suites. All rooms have private facilities, telephone and TV.…
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Rognan hotel
RognanRooms We have 60 spacious rooms including 3 nice suites. All rooms have private facilities, telephone and TV.…
At the moment, Givær has a population of 19 inhabitants living on the island of Gardsøye together with 3 cows…
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Overnight Accommodation at Givær
GiværAt the moment, Givær has a population of 19 inhabitants living on the island of Gardsøye together with 3 cows…
In this island realm we find the world’s biggest and densest population of white-tailed eagles, and these…
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Landego Lighthouse
LandegodeIn this island realm we find the world’s biggest and densest population of white-tailed eagles, and these…
Manshausen Island is a hidden pearl. Nature-based activities, design and architecture, good service and good…
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Manshausen - Where sea and mountains meet
LeinesfjordManshausen Island is a hidden pearl. Nature-based activities, design and architecture, good service and good…
Be creative in Tuvsjøen’s surroundings in Saltstraumen. Our informal meeting places inspire creativity. Let…
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Kjerringøy Camping is 2 km from the Trading Post and is the perfect starting point for the exploration of…
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Kjerringøy camping
KjerringøyKjerringøy Camping is 2 km from the Trading Post and is the perfect starting point for the exploration of…
Each house is rented out separately and has 4 bedrooms with a total of 8 beds, well-equipped kitchen w/…
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Bolga brygge
BolgaEach house is rented out separately and has 4 bedrooms with a total of 8 beds, well-equipped kitchen w/…
Reipå Camping is located close to Rv 17, 7 km north of Ørnes and approx. 50 km from Svartisen glacier. The…
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Reipå camping
ReipåReipå Camping is located close to Rv 17, 7 km north of Ørnes and approx. 50 km from Svartisen glacier. The…
Food and drink
At our restaurant "Det lune hjørnet" you will enjoy Bodø Hotel’s pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. The…
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Bodø hotell resturant
BodøAt our restaurant "Det lune hjørnet" you will enjoy Bodø Hotel’s pleasant, relaxing atmosphere. The…
Enjoy the scent and taste of herbs in the herb garden or in the Vikkastua café, where lunch or baking from our…
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The herb garden at Tofte
MisværEnjoy the scent and taste of herbs in the herb garden or in the Vikkastua café, where lunch or baking from our…
Relax with a cocktail in Top13 and enjoy breathtaking views of the Northern Lights during winter and Midnight…
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Top13 Bar & Lounge
BodøRelax with a cocktail in Top13 and enjoy breathtaking views of the Northern Lights during winter and Midnight…
When the tide comes in, we have a panoramic view of the massive forces that the tidal current represents as it…
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Kjelen Cafè
SaltstraumenWhen the tide comes in, we have a panoramic view of the massive forces that the tidal current represents as it…
We offer pizza baked in our wood-fired oven, salads, pasta, grill dishes, and tasty desserts. If you haven’t…
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Restaurant Bjørk
BodøWe offer pizza baked in our wood-fired oven, salads, pasta, grill dishes, and tasty desserts. If you haven’t…
Our goal is to create a way to prepare food that gives our guests an experience of complete pleasure - and…
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Restaurant NYT
BodøOur goal is to create a way to prepare food that gives our guests an experience of complete pleasure - and…
We offer a dinner buffet every day throughout the summer and every Sunday all year round. The dinner buffet…
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Saltstraumen Hotel Restaurant
SaltstraumenWe offer a dinner buffet every day throughout the summer and every Sunday all year round. The dinner buffet…
After completing his chef education in England, Craig proceeded to study and work in France, before moving to…
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Craig Alibone Chocolate
BodøAfter completing his chef education in England, Craig proceeded to study and work in France, before moving to…
Serves traditional fare from the Salten region. We have the same opening times as Kjerringøy Trading Post.…
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Kjerringøy Cafè
KjerringøyServes traditional fare from the Salten region. We have the same opening times as Kjerringøy Trading Post.…
start a conversation by exchanging views on our extensive collection of art and photography, or perhaps just…
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Bibliotekbaren
Bodøstart a conversation by exchanging views on our extensive collection of art and photography, or perhaps just…
Bryggerikaia is a unique restaurant concept with a wide range of offerings. Here you will find a widely…
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Bryggerikaia
BodøBryggerikaia is a unique restaurant concept with a wide range of offerings. Here you will find a widely…
The café is open during the summer from about 11:00 to 16:00 (subject to weather conditions). The premises are…
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Molokroken
BodøThe café is open during the summer from about 11:00 to 16:00 (subject to weather conditions). The premises are…
From our à la carte menu you can choose from local to international cuisine. In the summer we also have…
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Rognan hotel gourmet resturant
RognanFrom our à la carte menu you can choose from local to international cuisine. In the summer we also have…
An informal atmosphere, pleasant surroundings, and a varied and tempting menu are the cornerstones of Peppes.…
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Peppes Pizza
BodøAn informal atmosphere, pleasant surroundings, and a varied and tempting menu are the cornerstones of Peppes.…
There is a dinner buffet every Sunday, where coffee and dessert are included in the price. If you have…
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Cafè Gidsken
BodøThere is a dinner buffet every Sunday, where coffee and dessert are included in the price. If you have…
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Bathing in gold
Paddling on the still waters of the north by midnight is probably the closest you’ll ever get to bathing in gold.
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5 unusual cultural festivals
In Norway you have more 900 festivals to choose from, and around 300 of these are art and cultural festivals. Whether you fancy music, performing arts or traditional events, here are five Norwegian cultural festivals out of the ordinary.
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Top 9 offbeat historical museums
Open the museum doors to these historical museums and get a blast of fresh air instead of the usual dust. Our expert sends you back in time to inhale the smells, sounds and styles of earlier times.
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How to use the national parks
He has hiked in 37 of Norway’s 46 national parks and made a project out of it. Gjermund Nordskar shares his personal tips for lesser known areas.
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Dynamic Variation:
Seasons and climate
- Due to the temperate waters of the Gulf Stream, Salten has a much milder climate than other parts of the world at the same latitude, such as Alaska and Greenland.
- January and February are the coldest months, with an average temperature of -2°C.
- July and August are warmest with an average temperature of 12°C.
- April and May are the driest months, with an average 50 millimetres of rainfall.
- You can experience midnight sun from May 30th to July 12th.
- The weather can change quickly in the mountain areas, so read up on safety in the mountains.
- Get the latest weather forecast on yr.no.
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Northern Norway
Northern Norway is by far the largest and most sparsely populated part of mainland Norway, and covers more than a third of the country.
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