34 days in Northern Norway Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Northern Norway travel route maker
Start: Istanbul
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Kirkenes
— 3 nights
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Tana Bru
— 1 night
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Karasjok
— 1 night
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Nordkapp Municipality
— 2 nights
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Alta
— 4 nights
Fly
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Bodo
— 4 nights
Fly
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Leknes, Vestvagoy
— 2 nights
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Svolvaer
— 2 nights
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Harstad
— 3 nights
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Narvik
— 1 night
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Senja
— 2 nights
Taxi to Lysnes kai, Ferry to Tromso
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Tromso
— 8 nights
Fly
End: Istanbul
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Kirkenes — 3 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kirkenes: Birk Husky (in Svanvik) and Lungomare (in Grense Jakobselv).
For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Kirkenes trip planner.
Istanbul, Turkey to Kirkenes is an approximately 54-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Turkey Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Istanbul in January, things will get cooler in Kirkenes: highs are around -9°C and lows about -17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can go by car to Tana Bru.
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For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Kirkenes trip planner.
Istanbul, Turkey to Kirkenes is an approximately 54-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Turkey Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Istanbul in January, things will get cooler in Kirkenes: highs are around -9°C and lows about -17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can go by car to Tana Bru.
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Tana Bru — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Tana Museum and then see the interesting displays at Varanger Sami Museum.
To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Tana Bru vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Kirkenes to Tana Bru takes 2 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Kirkenes in January: high temperatures in Tana Bru hover around -4°C and lows are around -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Karasjok.
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To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Tana Bru vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Kirkenes to Tana Bru takes 2 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Kirkenes in January: high temperatures in Tana Bru hover around -4°C and lows are around -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Karasjok.
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Karasjok — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): take in the exciting artwork at Boble Glasshytte, then surround yourself with nature on Samipath, and then identify plant and animal life at KB-Siida.
To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Karasjok holiday builder site.
Traveling by car from Tana Bru to Karasjok takes 2.5 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Tana Bru in January since evenings lows in Karasjok dip to -15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can go by car to Nordkapp Municipality.
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To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Karasjok holiday builder site.
Traveling by car from Tana Bru to Karasjok takes 2.5 hours. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Tana Bru in January since evenings lows in Karasjok dip to -15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can go by car to Nordkapp Municipality.
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Nordkapp Municipality — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): appreciate the history behind Bamse statue, then view the masterpieces at The Gallery "West Of The Moon", and then take in the dramatic natural features at Nordkapphallen. Keep things going the next day: see what you can catch with Best Fishing Nordkapp, view the masterpieces at The Gallery - East of the Sun, and then explore the striking landscape at Kirkeporten in Skarsvag.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Nordkapp Municipality driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Karasjok to Nordkapp Municipality in 4 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Karasjok in January; daily highs in Nordkapp Municipality reach -1°C and lows reach -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Alta.
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To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Nordkapp Municipality driving holiday planner.
You can drive from Karasjok to Nordkapp Municipality in 4 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Karasjok in January; daily highs in Nordkapp Municipality reach -1°C and lows reach -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Alta.
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Alta — 4 nights
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Explore Alta's surroundings by going to Stabbursnes Nature House and Museum (in Indre Billefjord) and Hammerfest (Galleri Syvstjerna & Salen Lookout).
To see maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Alta vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Nordkapp Municipality to Alta takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Nordkapp Municipality in January; daily highs in Alta reach -6°C and lows reach -13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Bodo.
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To see maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Alta vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Nordkapp Municipality to Alta takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Nordkapp Municipality in January; daily highs in Alta reach -6°C and lows reach -13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Bodo.
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Bodo — 4 nights
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Bodo is known for museums, sightseeing, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see majestic marine mammals with Arctic Rib Event, get lost in a book at Stormen library, relax and rejuvenate at God Massasje, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Bodin Church.
For photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Bodo trip planner.
You can fly from Alta to Bodo in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Alta in January: high temperatures in Bodo hover around 0°C and lows are around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can fly to Leknes.
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For photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Bodo trip planner.
You can fly from Alta to Bodo in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Alta in January: high temperatures in Bodo hover around 0°C and lows are around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can fly to Leknes.
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Leknes, Vestvagoy — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sun): trek along Offersoykammen Hiking Trail, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Haukland Beach, then step off the mainland to explore Lofoten Island, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Flakstad Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Mon): stop by Lofoten Gaver og Brukskunst AS, surround yourself with nature on Lofoten Birding, and then cruise along Uttakleiv Beach.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Leknes online route planner.
Traveling by flight from Bodo to Leknes takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In January in Leknes, expect temperatures between 1°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can drive to Svolvaer.
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To see other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Leknes online route planner.
Traveling by flight from Bodo to Leknes takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In January in Leknes, expect temperatures between 1°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can drive to Svolvaer.
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Find places to stay Jan 30 — Feb 1:
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Svolvaer — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): take in the exciting artwork at Northern Norway Art Centre, then contemplate the long history of Henningsvaer, and then admire the masterpieces at Galleri Lofoten. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Lofoten Krigsminnenmuseum and then look for all kinds of wild species at Lofoten Lights.
To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Svolvaer driving holiday planner.
Drive from Leknes to Svolvaer in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February in Svolvaer, expect temperatures between 1°C during the day and -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Harstad.
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To see other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Svolvaer driving holiday planner.
Drive from Leknes to Svolvaer in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February in Svolvaer, expect temperatures between 1°C during the day and -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Harstad.
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Harstad — 3 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Harstad: The Jaeger Lake (in Svensby) and Inga Sami Siida (in Sortland).
For photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Harstad trip itinerary planning website.
Getting from Svolvaer to Harstad by car takes about 3 hours. Traveling from Svolvaer in February, Harstad is little chillier at night with lows of -8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Narvik.
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For photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Harstad trip itinerary planning website.
Getting from Svolvaer to Harstad by car takes about 3 hours. Traveling from Svolvaer in February, Harstad is little chillier at night with lows of -8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Narvik.
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Find places to stay Feb 3 — 6:
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Narvik — 1 night
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On the 7th (Sun), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, then pause for some serene contemplation at Narvik Church, then get a new perspective on things with Dive Norway, and finally take an in-depth tour of Narvik Krigsmuseum.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Narvik route planner.
Drive from Harstad to Narvik in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Harstad in February, plan for a bit warmer nights in Narvik, with lows around -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive to Senja.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Narvik route planner.
Drive from Harstad to Narvik in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Harstad in February, plan for a bit warmer nights in Narvik, with lows around -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to drive to Senja.
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Senja — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Segla, then get great views at Tungeneset, and then take some stellar pictures from Bergsbotn. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Tue): cruise along Husoey and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Senja Husky Adventure.
To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Senja trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Narvik to Senja by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In February, Senja is a bit cooler than Narvik - with highs of -3°C and lows of -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel to Tromso.
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To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Senja trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Narvik to Senja by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In February, Senja is a bit cooler than Narvik - with highs of -3°C and lows of -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel to Tromso.
Find places to stay Feb 7 — 9:
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Tromso — 8 nights
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Paris of the North
Tromso is known for nightlife, wildlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Arctic Cathedral, snap pictures at Tromso Bridge, and get interesting insight from Tours.
To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Tromso trip itinerary maker website.
You can do a combination of taxi and ferry from Senja to Tromso in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Senja in February: high temperatures in Tromso hover around 0°C and lows are around -5°C. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Tromso trip itinerary maker website.
You can do a combination of taxi and ferry from Senja to Tromso in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Senja in February: high temperatures in Tromso hover around 0°C and lows are around -5°C. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
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Find places to stay Feb 9 — 17:
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Northern Norway travel guide
Land of the Northern Lights
Located at the northernmost tip of continental Europe, Northern Norway is a place where civilizations meet, the sun shines at midnight, and auroras paint the skies. Learn about the local culture, a mosaic of Sami, Norwegian, Finnish, and Russian influences, and see the historical attractions that stretch from prehistory to the Cold War era. Despite their modest size, the region’s cities are vibrant places with many unique architectural features and an exciting nightlife. Outside the cities, you'll find a vast area of pristine nature with mountains, fjords, lakes, and rivers. Here you can take part in a number of outdoor activities, from golfing and rock climbing in the summer, to dog sledding and skiing in the winter. Complete your Arctic vacation by tasting the local specialties, including fresh dairy products and seafood, whale and reindeer meat, and seagull eggs followed by home-brewed beer.
