Northern Norway: 7 Amazing Winter Adventures Not to Miss

Imagine a faraway land with beautiful scenery, breathtaking views, and a magical allure. Northern Norway offers many unforgettable experiences and lasting memories you cannot find anywhere else and personifies what a Nordic adventure truly is.

What is best described as robust and glittery snow falls together with Arctic climates. This breathtaking region creates the ideal scenery for exceptional wintery activities until the sight of winter ending arrives towards late March.

If you're looking for the Northern Lights in Norway, look no further, we have all you need to know right here.

Top Winter Adventures in Northern Norway

1. Whales and Arctic Wildlife in Tromsø

In Tromsø, enjoy the surrounding ocean and mountain-peaked fjords, and watch silently under the Northern Lights while you make friends with the local Humpback Whales and the playful Orcas.

Experience whale watching in Tromsø

2. Dog Sledding in Tromsø

Experience the best of dog sledding in Northern Norway

Embark on an exhilarating dog sledding tour, meet the local musher, relax in a sturdy sled, and watch the adorable Alaskan huskies as you venture out into the vast landscapes only known to them. On the most memorable winter journey, you'll travel over frozen lakes, into snow-covered valleys, and pass by the scenic Lyngen Alps.

An ideal way to finish your adventure in the true Norwegian style. 

3. Crystal Lavvo Stay in the Lyngen Alps, with Northern Lights & Meals

Spend your night in a private Crystal Lavvo in the breathtaking Lyngen Alps. We pick you up in Tromsø and take you out on an adventure of a lifetime! Enjoy dinner and breakfast the next day.

Enjoy some great meals, scenic transfers to and from Tromsø, an Aurora Borealis photo workshop, and snowshoeing - it's all included!

Perfect snowmobile trails in Tamok Valley 

When you reach the Ice Dome, you will be immersed in how the design represents Sami culture and the famous Northern Lights conveyed through impressive lighting and detailed ice sculptures.

4. King Crab on a Winter Safari Tour in Alta

The famous and mighty King Crab migrated west from Russia in the sixties and is now a part of the eastern Finnmark marine fauna. 

Alta grants travelers the opportunity to master the art of King Crab fishing to enlighten your true inner sea angler and test your dedication to catching the ocean's most giant sea crab.

Your fisherman will take you on an unforgettable fishing tour!

This tour visits the crab field in Alta Fjord, where the red king crab is caught in a box-shaped trap called a "pot". The pot is lifted from the water and brought to the boat. Your captain will demonstrates how to handle the crab. Touch the crab gently and take photos with it.

The tour offers the opportunity to not just see a live red king crab up close and have your giant crab photo taken, but even invites you to touch and lift a giant red king crab. If you rather prefer to just observe, do so while you enjoy the Arctic sea breeze of the exotic Alta Fjord.

5. Listen to the Hidden Stories of Sami Culture in Kirkenes

Today, the Sami people, enriched with culture, heritage, and ancient folklore, love to tell the tales of their ancient pasts and share their local beliefs with trusted travelers.

Meet the reindeer and experience Sami culture in the north

On a once-in-a-lifetime experience, you will be up close and personal with a true Sami local. Enjoy meeting the Reindeer and feeding them their favorite food - tundra lichen; sample the unique art of Sami singing, and spend time in a warmly heated Lavvu (a traditional Sami tent).

6. Chase the Northern Lights with Reindeer Sledding in Tromsø 

Keep your eyes peeled for sparse and majestic Arctic landscapes, deep mountain plateaus, frostbitten tundra, and distant fjords while moving along the snow pulled by strong reindeer.

A fine stop to capture Lady Aurora dancing in the Northern sky

Destined to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones and make some new rudolph friends along the way, your backdrop of immense colors will highlight the wilderness in front of your eyes.

7. Guided E-biking Tour in Bodø

Witness the Northern Lights in Bodø, Norway

We are calling all bike  lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Experience the thrill of the chase and the unspoiled beauty of nature as you race to the top of Keiservarden in Bodø. Indulge in an undisturbed 360-degree view from Keiservarden peak, a masterpiece to behold. 

As one of the prime locations for witnessing the Aurora Borealis skates across the open sky, you’ll be able to capture a magnificent photograph far away from any light pollution and take it home with you to share with the family.

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We are pleased to introduce and share the beautiful elements of Northern Norway and its captivating scenery. We hope we have inspired you to join us on a phenomenal winter trip, and we cannot wait to see your stories.

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