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Plan Your Trip to Northern Norway

Plan your Adventure

Plan Your Arctic Adventure

Whether you're chasing the Northern Lights in Tromsø, cruising through Lofoten's dramatic fjords, or fishing off Senja’s rugged coast, we're here to help.

Below you'll find everything you need to plan your trip to Northern Norway with ease.

Getting Here

How to Get to Tromsø, Lofoten, and Senja

✈️ By Air

  • Fly to Tromsø Airport (TOS), Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE) or Svolvær Airport (SVJ)

  • Use Widerøe or SAS for domestic flights

  • Looking for a private helicopter? HeliTrans is the safest operater.

  • Planning your next trip? Compare flights on KAYAK

 

⛴️ By Sea

  • Explore the coast on Hurtigruten - Norway's original coastal ferry service and cruise line

  • Use Torghatten's local ferries between Bodø and Lofoten

  • Use the Svipper app to find express ferries in Troms

🚗 By Land

  • Renting a car from Sixt is recommended for flexibility in Northern Norway

  • Prefer a private transfer? Check out Lofoten-Tours 

  • Use the Svipper app to find and pay for public bus routes

  • The TaxiFix app is the best way to get a taxi.

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What to Pack

What to pack for Arctic Norway

Weather in the north changes fast. Dress in layers and always prepare for wind and water.

Recommended Packing List:

  • Waterproof jacket and pants

  • Thermal base layers

  • Warm hat, gloves, and wool socks

  • Swimsuit (yes, for our hot tub!)

  • Good walking shoes or hiking boots

  • Camera, power bank, and sunscreen

  • Motion sickness tablets (optional)

Packing Tip:

Travel with carry-on only. Lost or delayed checked luggage is extremely common to these remote destinations due to multiple flight carriers, layovers and weather delays.

Person wearing layers and enjoying the Arctic fjord view
Person wearing layers and enjoying the Arctic fjord view

Our Locations

Travel Resources

Trusted Travel Resources

Learn more about Norway:

  • Visit Norway – Official tourism site

  • Yr - Weather and Aurora forecast by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute

  • Britannica – Norway overview with in-depth info on Norway’s geography, demographics, and history.

  • Memrise – Learn Basics phrases in Norwegian

  • Traditional Norwegian Accommodations:

    • Brygge - a traditional waterfront accommodation, often a former fisherman’s cabin or dockside building, offering a blend of coastal charm, history, and modern comfort.

    • Fjellstue - a traditional mountain lodge, often found in mountainous regions historically providing shelter for travelers in the mountains, with some dating back centuries.

    • Hyttegrend - a small cluster or village of cabins (called hytter) typically located in scenic areas like mountains, forests, or near fjords.

Recommended Local Partners

Our Local Partners & Recommendations

These trusted businesses offer activities or services that complement your trip with us:

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Need help planning? We’re happy to answer your questions.

 

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