Dominated by snow-capped peaks and surrounded by crystal-clear waters, Lyngen is a breathtaking destination to experience summit-to-sea ski touring.
Rising straight from the Arctic sea, the mountains of Lyngen present some of the most scenic ski touring opportunities in Norway. From steep couloirs to less challenging inclines, the varied terrain of Lyngen offers exciting potential for every ski touring enthusiast.
Its location at 70 degrees north exposes this Alpine peninsula to immaculate snow conditions and one of the longest ski seasons, helping to enhance Lyngen’s reputation as one of Norway’s best ski touring destinations.
The full potential of this land is realized in spring, with crisp Nordic sunlight that offers warmth for the climb and gently melts the snow’s surface to create perfect grain snow conditions for the descent.
In addition to all this, if you visit early in the ski season you have a chance to combine your ski tour with the ethereal beauty of the northern lights.
From Lyngen, you can also do ski touring detours to the Tamok Valley, a terrain with fantastic inland skiing possibilities dominated by rounded peaks, long couloirs and big open faces. The cold inland climate guarantees a longer skiing season and increased chances of powder snow.
Another option in Lyngen is sail to ski. Using a traditional sailboat or former fishing trawler as your comfortable base, local mountain guides will locate the best possible conditions for a skiing expedition.
Well connected by road, Lyngen is only a two-hour drive from the town of Tromsø. Choose from a full range of accommodation options – from full-service, high-quality hotels to authentic Norwegian cabins.
Last but not least: Stay safe and find out about the avalanche risk before you set out. Read more about safety in the mountains here and about local conditions on varsom.no.
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Getting here and around
Get in-depth travel information for Lyngen at Lyngenfjord’s official website.
By boat
There are plenty of Ski & sail tour operators in the area. Nearly all boats depart from Tromsø in the morning and return in the afternoon.
There are daily ferries between Tromsø and Lyngen, but the options may be limited in the evenings and during the weekends.
By car
Rent a car at the airport or in Tromsø city centre. Many accommodation providers also offer transfers to and from the airport.
By plane
The nearest airport is Tromsø Airport (TOS). There are several daily flights to and from Oslo, and a number of direct international routes. From the airport, it is a 1,5 - 2,5 hour drive to the main skiing locations.