The Arctic University Museum of Norway has good exhibitions and tours where you can learn more about Sami history from ancient times and modern Sami life. Take the bus or bike to Kvaløya island if you want to see peaceful reindeer grazing– did …

The Arctic capital Tromsø is located 350 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and is the largest city in Northern Norway. From September to March, many people come here to see the northern lights .

While you’re here: Tromsø is great if you are curious about Norway’s indigenous population, the Sami. There are also lots of cool art museums in the city, and a visit to the Arctic Cathedral is on many visitors’ to-do-list. Find museums and galleries in Tromsø.

In general, airlines, trains, buses, ferries, and most modern museums in Norway are accessible for everyone. And hey, if you ride the Fjellheisen cable car, you will be the fastest one up Mount Storsteinen, so you can enjoy even more of the panoramic view!

With its location far to the north, Tromsø has served as the gateway to the Arctic for adventurers, hunters and researchers. Our exhibitions tell the stories of explorer Willem Barentsz’ very first encounter with a polar bear, daring hot air balloon expeditions over the polar regions, and a lonely Christmas celebration in a trapper’s hut.

Combine an epic nature experience with a delicious meal on a king crab safari in Northern Norway. Get close to mighty creatures that roam the seabed off Northern Norway on a guided king crab safari. These exclusive crabs fresh from the sea are seriously tasty!

In winter, the average temperature in Norway is -6.8 degrees Celsius, but the local conditions may vary quite a lot. Around Oslo, snowfall is common and the average winter temperatures are just below zero. The lower inland areas of Finnmark, Troms, Trøndelag, and Eastern Norway often have very cold winters with lots of snow.

Christmas in Northern Norway is not complete without a trip outside the city. Meet Santa's reindeer, ride a sleigh under the starry night sky, and experience Sami herding culture.

This tour is conducted by Best Arctic. We have private and safe Aurora Safari Camps located in different areas to cover different weather regimes, giving us a high hit rate for seeing the Northern Lights. We have local hosts, warm shelters, toilet facilities, thermal winter suits and tripods, as well as campfires and benches outside (N.B: The campfire is subject to weather conditions).

MS Polstjerna (“The Pole Star”) was built in 1949. This sealing vessel sailed for 33 hunting seasons and brought home more than 97,000 seals. The vessel has also been used in many polar expeditions. The entire interior fittings above and below deck are original, along with the sailing rig and small hunting boats still in place. Today, the boat can be admired as a …