Culture and people, Arctitecture and churches, Attraction and culture [...]
Discover how northern lights research is strongly intertwined with Alta’s history, and delve deeper into the science behind the Aurora Borealis. This interactive exhibition brin...
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Culture and people, Activities
The fishing village of Båtsfjord is located on the northern side of the Varanger peninsula, and is a true paradise for both deep-sea and inland fishing. Wonderful hiking with se...
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Activities, Bicycle, Culture and people
The bike festival includes Europe’s toughest offroad ride leading 300 or 700 km non stop through the wilderness of Finnmarksvidda, the Finnmark Mountain Plateau. The onroad race...
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Culture and people, Activities
Winter festival in Alta. Starts with opening arrangemen and the very lively start for the Finnmarksløpet dog race at the centre of Alta.
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Activities, Culture and people
Erected in 1977 in memory of the large Finnish/Kven immigration to Norwegian Lapland in the 19th century, giving Vadsø the nickname “the Kven capital”.
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Activities, Culture and people
Kiberg Kiberg has played a vital role in North Norway’s contact with the East: Pomor trade (frontier trade with Russia), Russian fish marketing and partisan activities. A cultur...
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Culture and people, Attractions, Museum
Cultural heritage site administered by Varanger Sami Museum – one of the richest and most characteristic cultural heritage sites in Scandinavia.
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Activities, Culture and people, Hiking [...]
Tamsøya – a unique stop on the way to Northcape. Take “a journey back in time” on an island almost completely to yourself.
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Culture and people, Boat and water activities, Skiing and alpine [...]
Turgleder makes the Arctic wilderness accessible.
The howling wind or the sound of silence, it`s the wilderness that calls!
Have you ever considered doing something "wild a...
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