Welcome to Northern Norway The land of Arctic adventures For dramatic scenery and subarctic adventures look no further than Northern Norway. Warmer than other locations at the same latitude, due to the warming North Atlantic Current, you can visit this enchanting area year-round during their 4 distinct seasons. Dogsledding in Tromsø Winter experiences in Lofoten Winter Kayak Safari in Svolvær Kayak through the crystal clear waters of Svolvær in the midst of winter From NOK 1250 Snowshoe Hike in Svolvær Snowshoe hike in the Lofoten mountains around Svolvær From NOK 1295 Deep Sea Lofoten Fishing Trip Traditional fishing trip from Svolvær From NOK 1295 Take photos like a pro Join our newsletter community and receive our exclusive Northern Lights photo guide packed with fun and invaluable tips to help you snap those magical Northern Lights moments like a pro! Sign Up Experience the magical Northern lights Lofoten Northern Lights Photo Tour Witness the Aurora Borealis in Lofoten – one of the world’s most fantastic natural phenomena From NOK 1750 Tromsø Electric Northern Lights Cruise Experience the magic of the Northern Lights in the dark fjords of Tromsø From NOK 1090 Northern Lights Boat Safari Take part in a 3-hour evening cruise searching for the Northern Lights outside Tromsø From NOK 990 Endless Nights, Limitless Adventures Northern Norway is a realm of raw and untouched nature, where you can witness phenomena like the midnight sun and Northern Lights, and explore dramatic fjords, mountains, and Arctic wilderness. Tips and inspiration for your next visit to Northern Norway How to experience Norway in the winter 6 ice-cold facts about the Arctic Circle in Norway Tips for northern lights photography Everything you need to know to see the northern light From May until July the midnight sun shines, while in the winter there is complete darkness from November until January! Except for when the northern lights or aurora borealis as they are also called, are flashing across the sky. World-class seafood—and world-class fishing—is available all year, although the most exciting time to take part in the fishing is between January and April. This is when the migrating Atlantic cod arrive from the Barents Sea. Called skrei, the wandering ocean stock is famous for its lean meat and delicious flavour. Read more about Northern Norway! Many wildlife species can be spotted throughout the North, such as sea eagles, puffins, whales and seals. Among popular activities you find sea kayaking, fjord cruises and reindeer sledding. The vast expanse of this stunning area stretches from Helgeland, just south of the Arctic Circle, to Finnmark sharing borders with Russia and Finland in the northeast. Northern Norway comprises one third of the Norwegian mainland but accounts for only one tenth of the country’s population. Among its famous destinations you will find Tromsø, Bodø, the Lofoten islands and the North Cape. To say the area is dominated by nature is putting it mildly. Multitudes of islands and archipelagos are scattered up the winding and rugged coastline. Towering mountains and fjords stretch from the water to the sky. Inland contains dense spruce forests, where wide rivers, tall mountains and even glaciers can be found. Tromsø Wilderness Centre Carl Filip Olsson