Northern Norway – magnificent nature and vibrant culture
Midnight Sun, Steigen. Photo: Ernst Furuhatt / nordnorge.prod.dekodes.no
Summer moves on. More time for city breaks close to nature. More time to experience our coastal and sami culture. More time in the kayak and your hiking boots.
Thanks to the midnight sun and endless summer nights, you can live almost without time limits. Above the Arctic Circle, the summer day lasts for weeks and months:
For weeks and months, the sun doesn’t set in Northern Norway. Here are some tips for you to find those special places to have those special midnight sun moments.
Bodø og Salten
The Midnight Sun is Bodø’s Coat of Arms
Midnight Sun
Lofoten
Go to Lofoten’s wild side for the Midnight Sun
Activities
Narvik
The Midnight Sun in Narvik fills you with energy
Activities
Vesterålen
In Vesterålen, you see the Midnight Sun over the Atlantic
Northern Norwegian cuisine is rustic, with simple, strong tastes. The riches of the sea are reflected on your plate. More surprising are maybe the intense flavours of veg and soft fruit grown in Northern Norwegian agriculture. Add wild berries and some surprises for the sweet tooth, and your tastebuds will be amused.
Northern Norway was made for individual exploration by car. There is something new around every corner; scenic beauty and picturesque villages. No less than six Norwegian Scenic Routes are found, and we can also strongly recommend quite a few others. Here are some suggestions.
Helgeland
The Norwegian Scenic Route in Helgeland is a journey across the islands in the west and along ice capped mountains to the east
Norwegian Scenic Routes
Vesterålen
See the midnight sun, whales and imposing landscapes during your journey along the Norwegian Scenic Route on Andøya
Norwegian Scenic Routes
Senja
The Norwegian Scenic Route winds around Senja’s outer coast
Norwegian Scenic Routes
Hammerfest
The Norwegian Scenic Route to Havøysund takes you from birch forests to the open ocean
Norwegian Scenic Routes
Varanger
The Norwegian Scenic Route in Varanger shines with cultural gems and storm carved nature
Norwegian Scenic Routes
Lofoten
The Norwegian Scenic Route in Lofoten is an island hopping adventure through a towering mountain chain
