
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
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Fly to Tromsø Airport (TOS), Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes (EVE) or Svolvær Airport (SVJ)
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Looking for a private helicopter? HeliTrans is the safest operater.
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Planning your next trip? Compare flights on KAYAK
⛴️ By Sea
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Explore the coast on Hurtigruten - Norway's original coastal ferry service and cruise line
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Use Torghatten's local ferries between Bodø and Lofoten
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Use the Svipper app to find express ferries in Troms
🚗 By Land
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Renting a car from Sixt is recommended for flexibility in Northern Norway
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Prefer a private transfer? Check out Lofoten-Tours
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Use the Svipper app to find and pay for public bus routes
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The TaxiFix app is the best way to get a taxi.

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:
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Waterproof jacket and pants
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Thermal base layers
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Warm hat, gloves, and wool socks
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Swimsuit (yes, for our hot tub!)
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Good walking shoes or hiking boots
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Camera, power bank, and sunscreen
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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.


Our Locations
Where we sail
Above the Arctic circle in Northern Norway, we have 3 locations where we offer our cruises.
🌌Tromsø (Winter)
🌞 Lofoten (Summer) from Svolvær
🎣 Senja Region (Seasonal) from Dyrøyhamn
📍 View all Arctic Cruises & Charters
Travel Resources
Trusted Travel Resources
Learn more about Norway:
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Visit Norway – Official tourism site
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Yr - Weather and Aurora forecast by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute
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Britannica – Norway overview with in-depth info on Norway’s geography, demographics, and history.
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Traditional Norwegian Accommodations:
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Brygge - a traditional waterfront accommodation, often a former fisherman’s cabin or dockside building, offering a blend of coastal charm, history, and modern comfort.
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Fjellstue - a traditional mountain lodge, often found in mountainous regions historically providing shelter for travelers in the mountains, with some dating back centuries.
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Hyttegrend - a small cluster or village of cabins (called hytter) typically located in scenic areas like mountains, forests, or near fjords.
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Recommended Local Partners
Our Local Partners & Recommendations
These trusted businesses offer activities or services that complement your trip with us:
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Tromsø Arctic Reindeer – Sami reindeer & culture
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Arctic Adventure Tours – Dog sledding, land based Northern Lights chase, whale watching day trip
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50DegreesNorth – Scandinavian travel specialist
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Arctic Homes - Accommodation in Tromsø
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Skaarungen – Accommodation in Lofoten
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Nordis Hotel & Apartments - Accodmmoation in Svolvær
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Jæger Adventure Camp - Accommodation in Dyrøy
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Bergbjørn Fjellservice - Ski and climbing summit guiding
Useful Links
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