Top Things to do in Northern Norway
Top 7 Lighthouses 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. Hornoya Vardo Light House
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Hornoya – Vardo light house Norway’s easternmost protected wildlife reserve for seabirds, nesting area for 73,000-88,000 pairs. Reference area for bird populations. Traffic restrictions are in force on Hornoya – vehicles are allowed in designated areas only. A recommended trip is on the harbour boat and other boats, approx. 12 min. during the period 1 Apr - 15 Oct. Contact Vardo Port Authority, Tel./Mob.: +47 78 98 72 75/ +47 901 79 585 Vardo Lighthouse Vardo lighthouse is located on Hornoya island, Norway’s easternmost point. Visitors can spend the night in the lighthouse keeper’s house, which has breathtaking views. Contact Tourist Information. For visits out of season, contact Vardo harbour, tel.: + 47 78 98 72 76.
Reviewed By TobbenTheTraveller
Great trip for people in medium to good shape. The trip to Hornøya is quite pricy at 400NOK due to it being a renowned bird watching location. The hike up to the lighthouse is quite demanding but it it worth it when you make it to the top. On the hike up you can watch thousands of birds nesting and diving into the ocean by flying just over your head. If you are lucky with the weather, the views from the top are astonishing. We had a great day and would definitely recommend it if the weather is good!
2. Hendanes fyr
3. Myken Fyr
4. Skomvaer Lighthouse
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Slettnes Fyr
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
The world's northernmost mainland lighthouse is located near the village of Gamvik in Norway. It is situated in the middle of a unique nature reserve, and the area is also rich in cultural heritage. The lighthouse itself is protected by the Cultural Heritage Act. Accomodation is simple but cosy. During summer, one can join a guided tour in the lighthouse tower, or have a coffee and a waffle in the little café.
