Explore Arctic Norway
All destinations
Tromsø city centre, Kvaløya's coastal roads, the soaring Lyngen Alps, wild Senja and every great Arctic day trip
Must-visit destinations
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Alta — Finnmark's aurora capital and World Heritage rock art site
Northern lights in genuinely dark skies, Dog sledding on Finnmarksvidda plateau
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Kvaløya — Tromsø's island of fjords and wildlife
Dog sledding, Sea kayaking
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Lyngen Alps — Norway's finest winter mountain destination near Tromsø
Snowmobile safaris, Ski touring and off-piste skiing
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Senja — Norway's most dramatic island, 2.5 hours from Tromsø
Road trips and scenic drives, Hiking
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Sommarøy — Arctic white-sand beaches at 70° north
White-sand beaches, Sea kayaking
Off the beaten path
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Breivikeidet — husky farms and the Lyngen ferry crossing
Husky dog sledding, Ferry to Lyngen Alps
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Ersfjord — the fjord beach between Tromsø and Sommarøy
Photography, Beach walks
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Malangen — quiet fjord and reindeer country south of Tromsø
Reindeer and Sami experiences, Quiet aurora watching
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Sjursnes — the Ullsfjord ferry and aurora escape south of Tromsø
Aurora watching, Dark-sky photography
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Skjervøy — Norway's best whale watching destination
Orca and humpback whale watching, Sea kayaking with whales
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Tamok Valley — dog sledding and ice domes 45 minutes from Tromsø
Dog sledding, Ice domes
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Tromsø city centre — what to see, eat, and do
Museums, Food and craft beer
Most-booked experiences in Arctic Norway
Whichever destination you choose, these are the activities travellers love most.
Tromsø: Northern Lights Pioneer Tour with Photos Included
Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat
Tromsø: Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure
Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise with Stop on Land at Fish Racks
Tromsø: Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide
