Our Northern Norway Travel Blog

The best time to see the Northern Lights in Northern Norway Tromsø is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights (also known as aurora borealis). In recent times, our tour guides have been spotting incredible displays of this natural phenomenon with colours spanning pink, green, purple and even red […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 clothes […]

Travellers from around the world come to Tromsø as it’s one of the best places in the world to see and photograph the Northern Lights. Whether you go on a Northern Lights chase by bus (we have guided tours from Tromsø and Narvik), or using your own means of transportation, you will soon realise that […]

1. Go on a Midnight Sun cruise around the fjords What better way to enjoy the Midnight Sun than from a boat? Cruise along the beautiful fjords of the Tromsø region and discover the Norwegian landscapes in a different light: choose from a sailing boat or a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). If you’re lucky, you […]

What is the Midnight Sun? The Midnight Sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs north of the Arctic Circle at 66º33′N during the summer months: beyond this latitude, the sun never completely sets below the horizon. Why is that? As the Earth rotates on a tilted axis relative to the sun, the North Pole is […]

We are proud to announce that we rebranded to Best Arctic and have launched a new website. April 1, 2022 We are still the same team behind, but have expanded to new exciting destinations, with new tours in Lofoten, Senja, Lyngen and more to come! Best Arctic is founded based upon the long and successful […]

Finally, we had the chance to go on a trip to Tromsø and it wouldn’t be the same without Best Arctic! They helped us plan all of our “bucket list” experiences in the snow and we couldn’t have been more happy. Northern Lights with Best Arctic Our first tour with Best Arctic had to be […]