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The best souvenirs to buy in Norway

Norway

We have picked some unique and more traditional souvenirs from Norway that you can’t find elsewhere. These are ideal to keep for yourself or give as gifts to friends and family. This article is based on the experience of our team and is not just another generic blog article trying to sell you boring souvenirs. […]

Best Arctic delivers high-quality, Varde-certified tours in Northern Norway

Northern lights

What is Varde? Varde is a Norwegian national brand that, after careful evaluation and reporting to the company, certifies tourism experiences as high quality. Like equivalent European quality systems and standards, Varde goes through the entire customer journey for the product/activity/tour that the company wishes to certify as a “mystery guest”. Varde evaluates the following […]

Life as a Best Arctic dog sledding guide in Northern Norway

Dog sledding guide

We went to our dog sledding camp in the Tamokdalen valley, where we run our Husky Safari tour throughout the winter season. There, we spoke with one of the main mushers to get his insights about his job. His name is Marcus, and he’s from Nordkjosbotn, just a short drive from the camp. Marcus has […]

Aurora Huts: Glamping in Tromsø, Norway

The view outside the aurora hut, a glass view of Northern Lights in the night

Have you heard of the new glamorous way of camping? Glamping involves more luxurious and comfortable accommodation rather than a traditional tent or sleeping bag. Typical glamping accommodation has electricity, a not-so-far-away toilet and made-up beds, making it far more comfortable. What if, on top of it all, we tell you that you also have the chance of seeing the Northern Lights from the comfort of your heated room?

Take a day trip to Polar Park, Norway and experience the wilderness

Lynx in Polar Park

Have you always wanted to see wolves, brown bears, wolverines, or even lynxes? All these impressive animals are found at the Polar Park Arctic Wildlife Centre. Wait, there is more! You can even get a glimpse of the much admired Arctic fox! But don’t worry, there are not only carnivorous animals at Polar Park. You can also experience moose, red deer, reindeer, and muskoxen.

From Tromsø, Norway to Rovaniemi, Finland with the Arctic Route

Arctic circle

Where in Lapland is Santa Claus Village? Famous for its year-round Christmas spirit, the Santa Claus Village is located about 8 km from downtown Rovaniemi and about 2 km from Rovaniemi Airport. Declared the official home of Santa Claus in 1985, the Santa Claus Village is open year-round and attracts thousands of visitors every month. […]

How cold is the weather in Tromsø, Norway?

Picture of Tromsø from Fjellheisen cable car in winter

Are you thinking of coming to Tromsø but wondering how cold it really is?  If so, this article will provide a few answers. Here in the Arctic, we have long and dark winters and short, cool summers. However, you might be surprised by the weather in Tromsø. Where is Tromsø located?  Tromsø is situated at latitude […]

10 cool facts about Norway and Norwegians that you didn’t know

Picture of two people doing cross-country skiing taken from the back with snow on the background

1. Friluftsliv: The Norwegian Love of the Outdoors Nature is a very important part of the Norwegian way of life. That is not surprising in a country like Norway with so many amazing sights and beautiful, untouched nature. With the rugged mountains, the beautiful snow, the majestic auroras and the glorious forests, it’s impossible not […]

What to pack and wear in Northern Norway

What to pack and to wear when travelling to Northern Norway

Northern Norway is a popular region for winter and summer outdoor activities and tours. The main tourist destinations are Tromsø, the Lofoten islands, Senja, Narvik and Lyngenfjord. You can chase the Northern Lights, go a fjord cruise, try dog sledding, simply hike in the mountains and many other activities. So when you ask yourself what […]

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