Situated directly above the Lofoten islands, Vesterålen offers you vast wildlife, landscapes and accessible mountains to explore, incredible places to hike, whale watching tours, hiking and kayaking under the Midnight Sun. Vesterålen is certified as a sustainable destination. Best of all, this magical destination is not so well known among tourists yet, so it’s a […]
Take a full-day trip to Senja with bus transportation from and back to Tromsø During summertime the landscapes outside of Tromsø Island are beautiful and you should see them! Senja is one hidden gem for many travellers, with its pure blue waters, green forests and white mountain tops. We have a daily tour from 15 […]
Kayaking When visiting Northern Norway, we highly recommend sea kayaking! This is a very popular activity in the summer and allows you to explore places that are otherwise difficult to get to. The Midnight Sun makes it even more beautiful! You will see the changing light of the Arctic nights. The photo opportunities are endless! […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
