Top 10 – Best things to do in Northern Norway this summer
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Loading... - Alicia Williams
- 18 Aug 2022
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Welcome to Northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle, where the sun never sets during summer. The Midnight Sun will recharge your energy and get you ready to go on summer adventures. Planning to visit this summer? Gain inspiration by reading of our tips of the 10 best things to do!
1. Go on a Midnight Sun cruise around the fjords
What better way to enjoy the Midnight Sun than from a boat? Cruise along the beautiful fjords of the Tromsø region and discover the Norwegian landscapes in a different light: choose from a sailing boat or a rigid inflatable boat (RIB). If you’re lucky, you may even spot some seals or eagles.
2. Go for a Midnight Swim
Do like locals and chill at the beach past midnight! Grab your friends, find yourself a good spot, bring some drinks and grill some sausages! If you’re not afraid of chilly summer nights, take a dip in the refreshing sea or try stand-up paddleboarding. You will see, Northern Norway offers heaps of white sandy beaches for memorable evenings.
3. Go on a kayaking session
Have you ever tried sea kayaking? If not (and even if!), Northern Norway offers top spots to paddle around in gorgeous summer scenery. The water can be cold, and the sea rough, so it’s best to go with a local guide who knows where the conditions are best. Join a kayaking trip in magical Sommarøy, “the summer island”, only an hour or so away from Tromsø. It’s worth noting that to rent a kayak in Norway you need a “wet card” to confirm that you have the skills to safely kayak in Norwegian waters. If you pass our two-day course in the emerald waters of Senja Island, you will obtain it!
4. Hike to the best places to see the Midnight Sun
If the Midnight Sun keeps you awake, then put on your hiking boots and go on a hike all night long! There are countless hiking paths in the Tromsø, Lyngenfjord and Lofoten regions. The views are even more amazing in the golden rays of the Midnight Sun… If you know where to go. Hop on our minibus departing Tromsø and let us take you to the right spots! For the more adventurous ones, take part in the Midnight Sun Marathon or the Tromsø Mountain Challenge (26-28 August). Read More…
