Title: Northern Norway Travel Guide: Best of Northern Norway, Norway Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk

  

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# Northern Norway Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Leknes which includes a small town or village and a hotel](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/155000/155392-Leknes-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Kautokeino](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183526-Northern-Norway.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Northern Norway which includes mountains and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/155000/155640-Nusfjord.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Northern Norway](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/155000/155492-Stamsund.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Kautokeino](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/183000/183525-Northern-Norway.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Northern Norway

Where to stay

Things to do

#### Learn about the residents’ indigenous roots, explore snowy terrain and gaze up at the aurora borealis in the Kingdom of Light.

Northern Norway is a vast expanse with historical sites decorating the wilderness. Snowy peaks and islands make up the exceptional scenery of this cultural home of the Sami people. Drive through sparsely populated valleys and hills at the northern end of the world.

Learn about the Sami community, the northernmost indigenous people in Europe, with a visit to [Sápmi Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sapmi-Park-Karasjok.d6112640.Attraction) in Karasjok. Taste reindeer meat, learn glass-blowing and watch a revealing film in the Magical Theatre. The town has various intriguing sights, including the Sami Parliament of Norway and the Kárášjohka River.

Among the largest towns is [Tromsø](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tromso.d3512.Holidays-City-Breaks), which is known as the Gateway to the Arctic and has many cultural sights. Visit the Northern Norway Art Museum, the Mack Brewery and the [Tromsø University Museum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tromso-University-Museum-Tromso.d6112628.Attraction) for an insight into the region’s history. The [Polar Museum](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Polar-Museum-Tromso.d6112624.Attraction) contains interesting exhibits about seal hunting and Arctic expeditions.

Summers are bright and relatively warm, with midnight sun in June and July. Lay down a blanket for a picnic next to Lillevardhaug Lake or As Lake. Explore the dense forests in the North Cape of Norway. Visit Kautokeino for the Kautokeino Church, the Kautokeino Museum and the charming [Juhls’ Silver Gallery](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Juhls-Silver-Gallery-Kautokeino.d6112638.Attraction).

The dark, freezing winter is the best time to see the northern lights, since parts of the region are totally deprived of sunlight in December and January. Gaze up at the green and pink rays of the aurora borealis from most parts of Northern Norway. Among the best place to see them is the Northern Lights Cathedral in [Alta](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alta.d358.Holidays-City-Breaks).

The region comprises Norway’s northernmost counties of [Nordland](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nordland.d6056705.Holidays-City-Breaks), Troms and Finnmark. Take cruises to get to the various islands and drive around this picturesque terrain in the northern extremes of Europe. You can also fly from Oslo Airport to Tromsø and other towns. Cross the borders to see the northern parts of Sweden and Finland.

Visit Northern Norway for its serenity, picturesque terrain and intriguing indigenous culture.

### Where to stay in Northern Norway

![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Vesterålen

If you're spending some time in Vesterålen, Sortland Museum is a top sight worth visiting.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sortland-Vesteralen.dx553248635975748833)

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### Popular places to visit

![North Cape featuring a monument and views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/155000/155539-North-Cape-Nordkapp.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### North Cape

The famous cape on the island of Magerøya is known for its tall jagged cliff with viewing areas and a range of excellent facilities for visitors.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Cape-Nordkapp.d6112648.Attraction)

![Honningsvag Port which includes a small town or village, boating and a marina](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/155000/155512-Nordkapp.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Honningsvåg Port

Notice the colorful backdrop of brightly painted buildings as you wander down a pier of this cruise port in northern Norway.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Honningsvag-Port-Nordkapp.d6287564.Attraction)

![Tromso Cathedral featuring a monument](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/155000/155567-Tromso-Cathedral-Tromso-Domkirke.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tromso Cathedral

4/5(25 reviews)

This 19th-century wooden Protestant cathedral is highly regarded for its Gothic Revival architecture, imposing bell tower and striking interior artwork.

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![Torghatten](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3762f958fec4a4b155d91d412c161d3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Torghatten

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Torghatten during your travels in Brønnøy.

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![Polaria featuring modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/155000/155516-Polaria.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Polaria

4.5/5(28 reviews)

Designed as an educational center, this aquarium features knowledge-based exhibits, display tanks with local marine life and a panoramic cinema.

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#### Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund

Rugged coastlines, an island chain and migrating whales are some of the sights you can experience on boat trips from this port in the village of Stamsund.

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### Things to do

![Old Ski Jump in Alta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47633949/39072323-723c-4d0e-b73c-491acb04d1ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Trip to view Alta City from Altabakken

£124

per adult

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![King Crab and UNESCO Site Alta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49923609/0b616b32-aace-4eef-95fa-988369f65d42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### King Crab and UNESCO Site Alta

£167

per adult

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-   Places of interest

-   [North Cape](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Cape-Nordkapp.d6112648.Attraction)
-   [Honningsvåg Port](https://expedia.co.uk/Honningsvag-Port-Nordkapp.d6287564.Attraction)
-   [Tromso Lapland](https://expedia.co.uk/Tromso-Lapland-Troms.d553248621532523703.Attraction)
-   [Tromso Cathedral](https://expedia.co.uk/Tromso-Cathedral-Troms.d6112618.Attraction)
-   [Polaria](https://expedia.co.uk/Polaria-Troms.d6112632.Attraction)
-   [Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund](https://expedia.co.uk/Hurtigruten-Ferry-Terminal-Stamsund-Vestvagy.d6271236.Attraction)
-   [Arctic Cathedral](https://expedia.co.uk/Arctic-Cathedral-Troms.d553248621532956495.Attraction)
-   [Saltstraumen](https://expedia.co.uk/Saltstraumen-Bodo.d6112594.Attraction)
-   [Polar Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Polar-Museum-Troms.d6112624.Attraction)
-   [Bleik Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Bleik-Beach-Andoy.d6112608.Attraction)
-   [Lofotr Viking Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Lofotr-Viking-Museum-Vestvagy.d6112612.Attraction)
-   [Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Saltfjellet-Svartisen-National-Park-Nordland.d6298996.Attraction)
-   [Tromso University Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Tromso-University-Museum-Troms.d6112628.Attraction)
-   [Northern Lights Cathedral](https://expedia.co.uk/Northern-Lights-Cathedral-Alta.d553248621532523728.Attraction)
-   [Polar-Alpine Botanical Gardens](https://expedia.co.uk/Polar-Alpine-Botanical-Gardens-Troms.d6313458.Attraction)
-   [Lofoten War Memorial Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Lofoten-War-Memorial-Museum-Vagan.d6215180.Attraction)
-   [The Lofoten Aquarium](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Lofoten-Aquarium-Vagan.d6296480.Attraction)
-   [Bodo Tourist Information](https://expedia.co.uk/Bodo-Tourist-Information-Bodo.d553248621562598746.Attraction)
-   [Nordlandsbadet Swimming Pool and Indoor Water Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Nordlandsbadet-Swimming-Pool-And-Indoor-Water-Park-Bodo.d553248621532520634.Attraction)
-   [Narvik War Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Narvik-War-Museum-Narvik.d6112596.Attraction)
-   [Norwegian Fishing Village Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Norwegian-Fishing-Village-Museum-Moskenes.d6112614.Attraction)
-   [Riksgransen Ski Area](https://expedia.co.uk/Riksgransen-Ski-Area-Europe.d553248622444661072.Attraction)

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