Northern Norway has World-class experiences. Many of them are still local secrets just waiting to be discovered by you.
Sea kayaking, culture heritage and nature in one experience. Photo: Roger Johansen / Kjerringøy / nordnorge.prod.dekodes.no
What do you want to see and do?
Choose your experiences and activities, areas, seasons and facilities as you wish. Have a nice trip!
Outdoor experiences & activities
Northern Norway is simply made for nature lovers, beginners, nature experts and expeditioners. Here is just a small overview of outdoor experiences and activities for almost all levels, whether it concerns experience, knowledge, needs or altitude:
Hiking in Northern Norway
Alta
Mountain biking in Alta
Off road cycling
Arctic Wildlife in Northern Norway
Dog sledding in Northern Norway
Fishing in Northern Norway
Northern Norway
Freshwater fishing in Northern Norway
Fishing, Freshwater fishing
Cultural experiences & history
The modern cultural life in northern Norway springs from the people in the north, our cultural heritage and local traditions. Adaptations to a changing nature and seasons characterize the way of life of indigenous people and northerners even today. Here is a small overview of culture and history that you can experience with us:
The Land of Light – selected Northern Norwegian painters
Culture and history
The Sound of North – selected Northern Norwegian artists
Culture and history
Bodø og Salten
Bodø 2024 – European Capital of Culture
Culture and history
The Sami
Cultural heritage
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Bodø og Salten
Nordland – an attractive destination for culture enthusiasts
Culture and history
Lofoten
How Big Dreams Rebuilt Trevarefabrikken in Lofoten
Unique accommodations
Tromsø
The cinema Verdensteatret in Tromsø is a century of film history
Attractions
Bodø og Salten
Bodø 2024 – European Capital of Culture
Culture and history
Tromsø
Discover why Tromsø locals swear by Autumn as the best season
Activities
Tromsø
Christmas in the Fjords and in the North
Festivals
Activities
The Nordland Music Festival offers music in spectacular surroundings
Bodø og Salten
Harstad
The Arctic Arts Festival in Harstad brings together artists from around the World
Festivals
Lyngenfjord
Riddu Riđđu is a world renowned indigenous folk festival
The rich seas off Northern Norway attract hundreds of thousands of puffins and other seabirds. Further out, whales prey on squid and herring. Go to the forests for birds, moose and foxes.
Helgeland
Lovund is the puffin island
Birdwatching
Varanger
Hornøya is Norway’s most easterly point and a twitcher’s dream
Attractions
Varanger
Varanger is birdwatching heaven
Birdwatching
Birdwatching
Gjesværstappan by the North Cape is one of Norway’s biggest birdcliffs
