Travel like the locals

Experience Northern Norway like a local

© Yngve Olsen
People have lived in Northern Norway for more than a thousand years, and our way of living has changed thereafter. Everyday life in Northern Norway varies between urban city life, and Arctic destinations.
The sun returns after two months of darkness. © Visit Northern Norway / Ismaele Tortella

Read about our local experiences in Northern Norway

  • Lyngenfjord

    Kronebutikken – A little shop of wonders in Nordreisa

    Culture and history
  • Lyngenfjord

    Encounters: Threads of the Past in the Northern Troms Landscape

    Attractions
  • Harstad, Lyngenfjord, Senja, Tromsø

    From fjord to fork: Where to eat seafood up north

    Eat and stay, Food in Northern Norway

Local activities in Northern Norway

  • Hiking

    Climb the Sherpa steps in Tromsø

    Tromsø
  • Hiking trips

    Hike to the Hillesøytoppen Hill

    Tromsø
  • Activities

    Hildurs Urterarium is a herbarium of taste and scent!

    Helgeland