Into the wild - Visit Lyngen, a natural paradise in Norway

Lyngenfjord is the region between Tromsø and Alta in Norway, encompassing the areas of the Lyngen Alps, Skjervøy, Reisa and Hatteng/Signaldalen. Alpine mountains, glaciers, fjords, islands, lush valleys and open plateaus: the Lyngen region is full of contrasts and wild nature. Lots of amazing adventures await you when visiting Lyngen, from snowmobile trips to whale watching or Northern Lights chasing.

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Tours & activities in the Lyngen area

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Lyngen Snowmobile Safari

Lyngen Snowmobile Safari

7 hours

08:30 / 11:30

Tromsø

An exciting, guided snowmobile safari in the Lyngen Alps, including a scenic bus and ferry fjord crossing ride from Tromsø.

From 2490 NOK per person

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Tromsø Dog Sledding

Tromsø Dog Sledding

5 hours

08:30

Tromsø

Enjoy a relaxed morning, and join us for a late departure dog sledding tour at Breivikeidet, with views on the majestic Lyngen Alps.

From 2990 NOK per person

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Tromsø Dog Sledding

Tromsø Dog Sledding

4.5 hours

11:30

Tromsø

Enjoy a relaxed morning, and join us for a late departure dog sledding tour at Breivikeidet, with views on the majestic Lyngen Alps.

From 2990 NOK per person

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Snowmobile Daytime Excursion

Snowmobile Daytime Excursion

8.5 hours

08:45

Tromsø

Join us on a memorable daytime snowmobile tour in the beautiful inland valley scenery, in the area of Skibotn/Tamok/Helligskogen. Return transport from Tromsø can be included.

From 2590 NOK per person

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Snowmobile Evening Excursion

Snowmobile Evening Excursion

7 hours

16:45

Tromsø

We invite you to join us in a fun varied terrain snowmobile safari there where locals drive. You will be in a small group and get to explore a nature area outside of Tromsø. During our evening tour you might experience northern lights.

From 2590 NOK per person

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Sleep under the northern lights in an Aurora Hut

Sleep under the northern lights in an Aurora Hut

24 hours

15:00

Tromsø

Spend the night in one of our Aurora Huts with a 180 degree panorama view of the arctic nature. The 12 sqm big room with its comfortable double bed, small camping style toilet and panorama views is the perfect base for nature activies, year round.

From 4900 NOK per person

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What you need to know

Lyngen Snowmobile Safari: A snowscooter adventure

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Embark on a Dog Sledding tour in Tromsø

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Tromsø in winter: Why you should pre-book your tours in advance

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Lyngen Alps, the Arctic playground

The Lyngen Alps are one of Norway’s most dramatic landscapes.

They are located east of Tromsø on a peninsula stretching about 90 km, with spectacular fjords on both sides.

Directly rising from the sea, these jagged mountains tower higher than 1,000 m. Jiehkkevarri (1,834 m) is the highest peak of the Lyngen Alps and the highest mountain in Troms og Finnmark County.

How to get there?

If you are in Tromsø, take the Arctic Route Tromsø – Lyngen – Tromsø, driving daily between the 1st of December and the 31st of March.

Another way is to drive to Breivikeidet and take the ferry from there to Svensby. The crossing takes about 20 minutes and will certainly add an extra dimension to your trip.

Go on a whale watching tour in Skjervøy

Skjervøy in the Lyngenfjord region has become the hotspot for whale watching in Norway.

That’s where the orcas and humpback whales have been migrating every winter for a few years to feed in the herring-rich fjords of the Arctic.

Generally, the best time for whale watching is from November to January. Whale watching safaris are organized with transportation from Tromsø.

You can go on a whale watching cruise or take a bus before jumping into a rigid inflatable boat.

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Lyngenfjord, one of the best places to see the Northern Lights from Tromsø

Lyngenfjord is an ideal location to go Northern Lights chasing as the region enjoys a drier and more stable climate than other places around Tromsø. In fact, the Lyngen Alps are a barrier to the clouds, and clearer nights mean you have better chances of seeing the aurora borealis.

Try snowmobiling in Lyngen, with our Lyngen Snowmobile Safari, a daily tour that will show you beautiful photography scenarios.

You can add an extra adventure to your Northern Lights experience by joining a daily or evening snowmobile trip in Signaldalen, the valley home of the most photographed mountain in the region: Otertinden!

If you are looking for accommodation in the region, we recommend staying in an Aurora Hut for a wonderful night under the mesmerizing Northern Lights.