Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
2 WEEKS
The mystique of the extreme north has drawn explorers for centuries. Here is a horizonless
world seemingly without end, a frozen wilderness that inspires the awe reserved for the
great empty places of our earth. If you're really lucky, you might see a polar bear.
Tromsø
is a university town par excellence. Its Polar Museum captures the spirit of
Arctic exploration, its Arctic Cathedral wonderfully evokes the landscapes of the north,
while the surrounding peaks host a wealth of summer and winter activities. You could also
visit lovely
Senja
for a day. After three days on the road, head east for the rock carvings of
Alta
, then
Nordkapp
: as far north as you can go in Norway without setting out to sea.
Next, head inland to
Karasjok
and
Kautokeino
, to the heartland of the Sami people. No
exploration of the Arctic North would be complete without
Svalbard
. Return to Tromsø
and catch a flight deep into the polar regions where the Svalbard archipelago is one of
Europe's last great wildernesses. Allow at least four days to tap into the many activities
that get you out into the wilderness.
