Deep Sea Lofoten Winter Fishing Trip

Lofoten

Traditional deep sea fishing trip during the legendary seasonal fishery

Svolvær

Winter Kayak Safari in Svolvær

Kayak through the crystal clear waters of Svolvær in the midst of winter

Bucket list experiences

Dog sledding and husky camp in Tromsø

Lofoten Northern Lights Photo Tour

Witness the Aurora Borealis in Lofoten - one of the world’s most fantastic natural phenomena

Northern lights adventures

Sami and reindeer adventures

Ina Cristine Helljesen

Tips for northern lights photography

Kenneth Kiesnoski

Why you need to add the North Cape to your bucket list

Ina-Cristine Helljesen

Chasing the midnight sun in Northern Norway - light facts and tips

Robyn Roste

Everything you need to know to see the northern lights

Myths and legends about the northern lights

Capture the arctic light

Maritime adventures

Danai Christopoulou

Animals in Arctic Norway

Why Tromsø is the perfect place to try dog sledding

6 reasons to visit Tromsø in Northern Norway

Tips and inspiration

From May until July the midnight sun shines, while in the winter there is complete darkness from November until January! Except for when the <a href="https://gofjords.com/inspiration/norway/everything-you-need-to-know-to-see-the-northern-lights.hiTVbNGkLoxIO1Qvyeo1">northern lights</a> or aurora borealis as they are also called, are flashing across the sky.World-class seafood—and <a href="https://gofjords.com/inspiration/norway/fishing-in-lofoten-ingrained-in-the-island-culture-and-lifestyle.C9yhOTSLOCLZWwWMFnDe">world-class fishing</a>—is available all year, although the most exciting time to <a href="https://gofjords.com/experiences/norway/lofoten/winter-fishing-from-svolvaer.330">take part in the fishing</a> 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.Many wildlife species can be spotted throughout the North, such as <a href="https://gofjords.com/experiences/norway/lofoten/sea-eagle-rib-safari-trollfjord-from-svolvaer.321">sea eagles</a>, puffins, <a href="https://gofjords.com/inspiration/norway/animals-in-arctic-norway.LU5l644mrtch2bX8xoct">whales and seals</a>. Among popular activities you find <a href="https://gofjords.com/experiences/norway/lofoten/kayaking-trip-from-svolvaer.318">sea kayaking</a>, <a href="https://gofjords.com/experiences/norway/lofoten/silent-trollfjord-cruise-from-svolvaer.245">fjord cruises</a> and <a href="https://gofjords.com/experiences/norway/tromso/30-min-reindeer-sledding-feeding-cultural-show.337">reindeer sledding</a>.The vast expanse of this stunning area stretches from Helgeland, just south of the <a href="https://gofjords.com/inspiration/norway/6-ice-cold-facts-about-the-arctic-circle-in-norway.KVxOibR6ksBakwym3TQ6">Arctic Circle</a>, 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 <a href="https://gofjords.com/destination/welcome-to-tromso">Tromsø</a>, <a href="https://gofjords.com/destination/welcome-to-bodo">Bodø</a>, the <a href="https://gofjords.com/destination/welcome-to-lofoten">Lofoten islands</a> and the <a href="https://gofjords.com/destination/welcome-to-north-cape">North Cape</a>.&nbsp;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.If Northern Norway is on your travel itinerary, you have come to the right place. Stick with us and have fun adventuring!

For unique experiences, dramatic scenery and subarctic adventures look no further than Northern Norway.