Do you want to explore unknown areas on the other side of the planet? Cape on Norway and its Arctic region to explore part of the world still preserved from mass tourism that will particularly seduce visitors eager for adventure and lovers of a triumphant nature. This Nordic dream stretches your arms and now starts through the route we concocted you.
Tromsø, the northern nerve core
Considered the «capital of Northern Norway» with its 65,000 inhabitants, Tromsø is indeed the big city in a sparsely populated region. Located north of the Arctic Circle, this city is surrounded by water and surrounded by mountain mountains. It is nestled in a sumptuous natural setting which gives it a light impression of the world. The city is sheltered from the wide by the great Kvaløya, the island of the whales, which makes it a little bit more exclusive. There are old beautifully preserved wooden houses and the Arctic cathedral with an impressive 23 m high glass mosaic. Among the interesting visits, do not miss the Polar Museum, which presents various aspects of pioneer life in the Arctic and traces the epic of the great Norwegian explorers, the Nordnorsk Museum, which exposes the quintessence of the region's artworks and the Polaria museum, to the architecture shaped as a block of ice, where wild fauna of polar lands is discovered. Tromsø is also dynamic and lively and is never bored with its many bars and lively nightlife.
Feerie of the Boreal Aurora
For anyone who wants to admire this fascinating phenomenon of nature, Tromsø is the ideal base camp. The largest number of aurora borers in the world is recorded in the region. Similar to a whirlpool of dancing lights, their color is a light green often bordered by rose, sometimes with a bit of intense violet in the center. It is the sun that causes these aurores. In solar eruptions, large amounts of particles are projected into space. When they collide with the Earth's magnetic field, they form a circle around the magnetic North Pole where they interact with the atmosphere. It's this collision that gives the aurora borealis. To be able to observe them, however, patience must be exercised. But if you have the chance to see one, you will remember your whole life.
From Kirkenes to Ice Fishing
Kirkenes can be reached by plane or boat by the express coastal express if you have a little time. On the way, we can take advantage of the stop in Honningsvåg to take a trip to the North Cape, in the Norwegian tundra. In the summer, this course often describes as the northern point of Europe offers two and a half months of polar day. A dozen kilometers away from the border with Russia, this harbor, often wrapped in a haze coat, houses some old rafiots from another era. The city may be just a short stopover to fjords, but it deserves much more than a short passage. In fact, the surroundings summarize everything that little offer the far north and its 3 types of vegetation: taiga, Siberian steppe and arctic flora. After this period of contemplation of the wild beauty of the places, it will then be time to embark on a single safari: the King Crab Safari. After wearing your anti-cold dress, you will go to the Jarfjord fjord on snowmobiles for a royal crab fishing that can reach over 1.50 m in size and weigh up to 15 kg! Then, place the taste of the papillae! The crabs, freshly caught, are cooked in a large pot before your eyes and it is a delight…
Musher the day, eskimo at night!
The next morning, reinvigorated by a good Norwegian breakfast where you regaled with smoked fish, jams and black bread, will come another long awaited moment: dog sled exit. What a beautiful adventure in the heart of sublime landscapes. From the tundra to the varied forests of the forests, snowed valleys to frozen lakes, surprise is slipped in surprise like an explorer. The exceptional calm in this arctic nature and the unique feeling of communion with dogs are grim, whether you are a driver or a passenger. A happiness!
High north and polar temperatures, said ice hotel. Cap on the Snow Hotel in Kirkenes! Who has never dreamed of sleeping in an igloo like a real adventurer while having the comfort of a luxury hotel? And how can we not be enchanted by this original architectural ensemble? This is what makes these ice establishments even more impressive. It is impossible for the layman to keep their construction secrets up to date. Another fascinating feature: They are ephemeral hotels because they melt in the beautiful days. We must therefore rebuild them every year! These are genuine works of art that require months of work. On the temperature side of the rooms, don't worry, in these hotels you will be in a cozy little nest. Everything has been studied for your comfort. You are entitled to a bed on a cozy ice bed with insulating mattresses and reindeer skins. In addition, the snowhotel provides a sleeping bag to withstand extreme temperatures up to -30 ° C, and is only 4 ° C.
Discover the Lofoten Islands
Located approximately 200 km north of the Polar Circle, the Lofoten Islands archipelago is one of Norway's finest jewelry. This beautiful island of islands fascinates by its splendid landscapes, between mountainous peaks, fjords, emerald sea and pretty fishing villages with colorful houses… These small villages are very typical in Norway. Built on a group of islets, Henningsvær is one of the most picturesque. It is easy to understand that the view over the vertiginous mountain that overcomes it inspired so many painters who were passing through there. Stamsund is also a small stop, which is the most important fishing village in the Lofoten archipelago.
A dozen kilometers north of Værøy, and Røst, on the island of Moskenes, is Queen, a hamlet of 300 inhabitants, awarded for its situation in «the most beautiful landscape of Norway». But a trip to Norway would not be complete without a small immersion in what was the life of the ancestors of that country, namely the Vikings! In Borg, do not miss the fascinating Viking Museum Lofotr. We see the largest viking house in the country. Only its foundations remained at the time it was discovered, but it was completely rebuilt. Comedians dressed as time-keepers will guide curious people in their visit and revive these distant times where the Vikings dominated Norway.
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When is it? If you dream of contemplating aurora borealis, fishing under ice, snowmobiling or sled dog, winter is the ideal season.
Go there. Departures from Paris to Oslo from 200 to 400 € with a regular company. From Oslo, connections with other Norwegian cities: Kirkenes, Tromsø, Svolvaer.
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