Our Northern Norway Travel Blog

We spoke with Gudmund, our former Operations Manager and guide (until 2023). He is a native Norwegian who worked in our company from 2018 until 2023. Get inspired by his Arctic experiences! How did you start working for Best Arctic? I was living in Ireland, where I had started my own company, bringing Scandinavians to […]

Besides being an exciting, thrilling and unforgettable activity, it is one of the best ways to experience the Arctic winter landscape! The tour starts with a pick-up at Prostneset Bus Terminal (in the city center) at 08:45 am or 11:45 am, with approximately one-hour transfer to the husky camp. Once there, you dress warm in […]

Located 350 km above the Arctic Circle and 70 degrees north, Tromsø is the northernmost student city in the world and is known among travellers for its winter activities and as a northern lights hot spot! Why is Tromsø one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights? Due to its […]

  What kind of whales can you see on a whale watching tour in Tromsø? You can spot mainly humpback whales and orcas (killer whales), together with many seagulls around, all waiting for their opportunity to get their catch of the day. Other maritime animals such as harbour porpoises or fin whales, white-tailed eagles, seals […]

The lavvu served for centuries as portable housing for reindeer herders. This design has a documented history that reaches back at least 2,000 years. This traditional Sámi dwelling is similar to the Tipis of the North American Indians but is built lower to the ground to give the best protection possible against the arctic climate. […]

Are you keen on bringing home great photos of the northern lights? Then this article is for you. You probably wonder what the best way to photograph the aurora borealis is, and how to capture the amazing pictures you see online and on Instagram. We gathered some pro tips for your use, hoping to help […]