Norway in Winter
Stretching high into the arctic circle, a winter trip to Norway offers spectacular snow-covered landscapes. There are a range of exciting winter activities and, to top it off, a chance of seeing the Northern Lights. This magical display of coloured lights swirling through the sky is one of the north’s great experiences. Combine it with wildlife cruises, snow-shoeing and husky sledding and you have a wonderfully exciting family break.
Highlights
Wildlife cruise from Tromsø
Winter fishing
Dog-sledding in the wilderness
Search for the Northern Lights
Snow-mobiling or snow-shoeing
6 days from £1,900 pp
Plus international flights starting at £200
A 6-day winter holiday in Norway for a family of four usually costs from £7,600 plus flights, depending on exactly what you want to do and where you visit.
6-day Norway in Winter day-to-day-itinerary
Day 1 Tromsø
When you arrive in Tromsø you will make your own way to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is free to explore.
When you arrive in Tromsø you will make your own way to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is free to explore.
Situated high above the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is surrounded by mountains, fjords, and islands with majestic views in all directions. The best of these can be found from the top of the cable car (Fjellheisen), where there is also an excellent café that is famous for its Norwegian waffles.
This evening perhaps head to Vertshuset Skarven, a restaurant that has long been popular with Arctic seafarers and which offers superb fresh seafood.
Day 2 Tromsø
Today you could head out on a fishing boat trip through the fjords off the coast of Tromso. Provided with a toasty warm thermal suit, you can enjoy the picturesque scenery and a spot of fishing. If you catch anything, the crew will incorporate this into a delicious freshly cooked lunch.
Alternatively, you could take a two-hour cruise this afternoon around the beautiful island of Tromso aboard a cosy catamaran (max 12 pax). The scenery is superb and there are wonderful wildlife viewing opportunities throughout. Sometimes you see porpoises, white-beaked dolphins, seals, eagles and other seabirds.
Or you could choose to head downhill at the Tromso ski centre (end of Dec-March) or explore the many museums in Tromso.
Day 3 Tromsø – Malangen
After breakfast, you will be transferred into the countryside, for three nights in a breathtaking location on the edge of a fjord. Leaving the city lights of Tromsø behind maximises your chances of seeing the Northern Lights in the evening, as well as being the ideal base for a range of winter activities.
The afternoon is free to enjoy the incredible views. Alternatively, you can take part in one of the many activities locally. These include an afternoon snow-shoeing, cross country skiing or joining a Sami storyteller to learn more about these reindeer’s herders’ traditional lifestyle.
This evening keep watch for the Northern Lights from your balcony.
Day 4 Malangen
A wonderfully exciting day spent dogsledding with a team of eager huskies. The morning starts with a full briefing in which you will be split into teams of two and will then be introduced to your dogs. Having learned some of the simple commands you will set off sledding, taking it in turns to drive the dog team. At lunch, you will gather together for a delicious hot meal served around an open fire.
All equipment (including thermal suits) is provided.
The evening is devoted to trying to catch a glimpse of the northern lights. Your hotel is situated in an area with almost unparalleled aurora activity. The very best sightings are from ‘basecamp’, located in the hills behind the resort. This has the lowest level of cloud activity in the area and the northern lights can be seen 6 nights out of 7 during the winter.
Unlike other northern lights tour, in which you ‘chase’ the lights in a minibus, the isolated base camp location means that you can keep watch for the lights, whilst relaxing around the fire inside the cosy lavvu. Hot chocolate and pancakes are on hand as you enjoy the spectacular show.
Read More Day 5 Malangen If you have younger children, you can follow in the footsteps of renowned Norwegian explorers and head into the wilderness on a guided snow-shoe excursion. The landscape here is extraordinarily peaceful, with endless vistas of snow-covered mountains dipping down into the sea. Stop for a campfire and enjoy the views whilst keeping your eyes peeled for a willow grouse or red fox. If you prefer, you can alternatively spend the day cross-country skiing. Your guide will take you into the forest, through thick snow, before stopping around the fire to toast marshmallows and enjoy fresh apple cake. Day 6 Malangen – Tromsø
Today, families with older children (15+) may like to go out on a snowmobile expedition. All drivers must be 18 or over, but children aged 15-17 can be passengers on board a parent’s snowmobile. Your expedition starts with a drive by minibus high into the mountains to a pristine valley, around 1.5 hours from your resort. Here you will enjoy a hot meal before boarding your snowmobile and heading up the mountain, to a remote location accessible only by snowmobile. The views are stupendous.
Take the transfer back to Tromsø for your flight home.
Thank you to Røros-Terje Rakke – VisitNorway.com for the photo of dog sledding
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