Whether you're after an Arctic adventure in Svalbard or Northern Norway or want to admire the scenery of the Fjords or the Lofoten Islands, our experts know all the best places to visit in Norway, and how to make the most of what they have to offer.
Places to Visit in Norway
Where to go in Norway
Lofoten Islands
Not many places out-dramatic the Fjords but their near neighbour the Lofoten Islands do just that.
Northern Norway
There are Arctic adventures aplenty to enjoy in Northern Norway, from dog-sledding and snowmobiling to skiing by boat and king crab fishing.
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What to do in Norway
Stay in a Rorbuer Fishing Hut
One of the – many – fun things about visiting the Lofoten Islands is the chance to stay in a rorbuer – a traditional wooden fishing huts...
Dog Sledding Norway
Huskies are incredibly affectionate and energetic dogs that live for running.
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Luxury Hotels in Norway
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Holmen Husky Lodge
Holmen Husky Lodge is a rustic Tipi lodge offering dog-sledding excursions close to the arctic town of Alta, Northern Norway. Built in a converted...
Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel
The Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel outside Alta is a cosier affair than its Swedish cousin the Ice Hotel, with only 30 rooms compared to 80, but just...
Kirkenes Snowhotel
To give you an sense of how remote the North Cape is, if you were to head north from the Kirkenes Snowhotel, you’d bump into the isolated archipelago...
Lyngen Lodge
As boutique lodges go, Lyngen Lodge is pretty special. With its homely and luxurious décor, impeccable service and beautiful location, a stay...
Spitsbergen Hotel
Overlooking the small town of Longyearbyen, the Spitsbergen Hotel has its historical roots as the headquarters and officers’ mess for the early...
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel
The Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, once of Lillehammer (see the Original Thinking), is now Svalbard’s premier hotel, and the most northerly full-service...
Basecamp Hotel
A different style of hotel entirely from the Radisson and Spitsbergen hotels, the Basecamp Hotel (formerly the Trapper's Hotel) is a more traditional...
Funken Lodge
A stylish hotel housed in a historical building that was once used as an accommodation for workers at the nearby mine, Funken Lodge offers the...
Brosundet Hotel
The elegant and peaceful Brosundet Hotel is located on the channel of the same name in the historic centre of Alesund. The Art Nouveau building...
Juvet Landscape Hotel
The Juvet Landscape Hotel may be located on a small farm estate dating back to the 16th century, but the architecture of the new rooms is decidedly...
Storfjord Hotel
For anyone looking to experience a slice of traditional Norwegian life, look no further than the utterly charming Storfjord Hotel, overlooking...
Union Oye
Few hotels have a roll call of distinguished guests to match that at the Hotel Union Oye. Since 1891 the great and the good have stayed in this...
29.2 Aurland
29.2 Aurland sits beside the legendary sea trout fishing River Aurland and near the fjord of the same name, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
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