Top Things to do in Northern Norway
The 10 Best Lookouts in Northern Norway, Northern Norway
Home to both the midnight sun (with constant daylight from April to July) and the northern lights, North Norway is a rugged land of steep mountains, deep fjords and scenic coastline, making it a great place for outdoor adventures like dog sledding, snowmobiling and wildlife safaris. It's also the ancient home of the Sami people, 3,000 of whom live (along with 100,000 reindeer) at Kautokeino, Norway's largest municipality at over 3,700 square miles.
Restaurants in Northern Norway
1. Gorsa Bridge
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
Driving further into the valley, you will cross a bridge over a canyon and reach another parking lot. The marked trail to Gorsabrua starts here (1,8 km) and this walk is easy. Lamb are eating grass in the trench and there is a full view over the valley along the trail. When reaching the bridge, Gorsabrua; prepare for some tickling height fear! An enormous waterfall flows down into the 153 metres high canyon and you have a fantastic view over it when standing on the bridge. On Saturdays during the summer, you can bungee jump from an exit-ramp on the middle of the bridge. It is probably one of the northernmost bungee jumps that you can find!
Reviewed By Jippster - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
We parked up the hill, from there you can follow a very easy trail of 2km that will lead you to the bridge and canyon. We had the place all to ourselves, around 6pm. It was one of our highlights, beautiful and wild, the bridge is very high up over roaring waterfalls, and the canyon and view is amazing. The road towards Gorsabrua is unpaved, so you drive slow. The scenery is unparalleled!
2. Hendanes fyr
3. Hoyde 96 - Watch Tower
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Located 45 km south of Kirkenes in the valley of Pasvik. Viewpoint with coffee shop and souvenirs. You can climbe up into the tower and enjoy the nice view over the valley and into the Russian neighborhood Nikel. Are you lucky you will obeserve brown bears. You can drive by your own car or you can take part in a sightseeing to Pasvik valley. Open only in summer (june, july, aug)
4. Kleivodden
5. Bergsbotn
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Kalleus - Finland, null
Great place to stop and take photos while driving around Senja. I visited in October and still had some Autumn colours left. If you don't like doing hikes, this is a must-see spot in Senja, as it's very easily accessible. Like most spots, I would highly recommend visiting during sunrise or sunset, or during the Northern Lights season.
6. Tungeneset
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By KaisuS9 - Rovaniemi, Finland
Such a beautiful place to take pictures. On a sunny day a wonderful place to have a picnic and enjoy the sea shore
7. Salen Lookout
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By DP1066 - Hastings, United Kingdom
Our excursion with Hurtigruten took us to this viewpoint where there is a wonderful view of the harbour and surroundings. Other passengers walked to it and we all agreed this place was worth visiting.
