What to do and see in Northern Norway, Northern Norway: The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching

October 29, 2021 Chanda Heide

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. Explore the Arctic

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Explore the Arctic

We are a small adventure company with 15 years of experience in organising outdoor activities on Kvaløya and in the Tromsø area. We focus on quality and personal service. Our experience and knowledge of the area is your guarantee for a successful arctic experience! We offer Northern Lights trips, fjord cruises, fishing trips and coastal culture trips. During the trips our guests will learn about the area, its history and wildlife. We provide quality clothing and all kind of equipment needed. Since we started, we have focused on bringing something back to our small community. We involve local people and small local businesses in what we do. Being in nature is our passion. Photographing wildlife and spectacular natural phenomena is our driving force. Without our beautiful nature, we would not do what we do, and we like to share the importance of taking care of the surroundings during our trips. Let’s discover northern Norway, let’s Explore the arctic.

2. Arctic Adventure Tours

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Arctic Adventure Tours

Arctic Adventure Tours has been providing high quality adventurous experiences for over 20 years. We have a kennel of 160 Alaskan Huskies, two state of the art 16-seater Mercedes minibuses for guest transport and Northern Lights Hunting, and a 50ft cabin cruiser the Orca Express, where you can enjoy whale watching. Get ready to feel the Arctic winter on your skin. Hear the sound of husky paws on snow as you drive your own team of huskies high up into the mountains. Watch the aurora dance as you are cosy and warm by a campfire on our Northern Lights Hunt. Gasp at the sight of killer whales in their natural habitat hunting herring on our Whale Watching Trip. We operate all of our trips from Tromsø, providing adventures and experiences that you will never forget.

3. Arctic Explorers Tromso

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Arctic Explorers Tromso

Northern lights specialists and photographers. High ranked on all trips. Small groups. All inclusive - you save money. Warm expedition suits and extreme winter shoes. Tripods. Passionate guides. Pictures included, and more. Welcome!

4. Tromso Friluftsenter

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Tromso Friluftsenter

North on the whale island 40 minutes drive threw amazing coastal scenery you will find the most charming place called Risvika. This is our homeplace, and for generations my family have lived by farming and fishing here on the coast. Threw times things have changed, and now the farm has no animals any more. One day my father sat under the magic of the the northern lights when he descided to share with people the amazing gift of nature.. Since 2004 we have had the pleasure to welcome guests from around the world into our hearts and home. Our speciality is the Small groups, the local guides from our area, and the family that gives the real authentic north Norwegian charm that makes our guests come back. Join us when we go chasing the northern lights, or go on the amazing whale safari. Let yourself be taken away with the fun stories, the wormth from the bonfire, the elements of nature and the memory that last for a lifetime.. Hope to be there and share the gift of natur with you!

5. Valhall

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Valhall

Valhall is an adventure centre on Krottoy in the municipality of Harstad just outside Harstad. Here you will be able to experience nature up-close in the most northerly habited archipelago, a natural pearl with sandy white beaches and a total of 365 islands. Krottoy was once part of Tore Hund’s kingdom. Here are ancient viking monuments. The island is lush and can boast a variety of plants, animals and birds. From the top of the island, you can get a 360-degree panoramic view. Here you can also quickly find the best fishing grounds. You can hire a fishing boat and try your luck at fishing. A boat trip onboard a rigid inflatable boat (RiB) in this archipelago is a fantastic experience with many birds and animals (white-tailed eagle safari). Here is a local family of seals, and you can visit the birdrock on Helloy with over 6000 nesting birds. Steinavaer further out in Andfjorden is a group of islands once populated by 127 people in the early 1900s. Here are traces of old habitation, and we can take you on a guided tour telling stories about what life was like. The archipelago is ideal for canoeing and diving in clean and clear water. Krottoy is a great place to see the Northern Lights in all its glory without the disturbing ground lights. From the top of Krottoykollen there is a full 360-degree panoramic view of the sky and free sight in the direction of the North Pole.

6. Lady Elsie Tromso - Sea fishing & Whale watching

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Lady Elsie Tromso - Sea fishing & Whale watching

Lady Elsie Tromso offers sea fishing trips march to september, and whale watching tours from November until the end of January.we also provide evening trips to see the midnight sun/photographic trips and nature watch. Skipper Chas Walker looks forward to welcoming you aboard the Lady Elsie in the beautiful Norwegian fjords for your experience of a lifetime!

7. Tromso Fjord Sightseeing

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Tromso Fjord Sightseeing

Fjord charter and fjord sightseeing around Tromso. Daily tours around Tromso Island. Accommodation tours. We have 2 boats with a capasity of maximum 14 guests.

8. The North Way

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The North Way

The North Way is based in Tromsø, one of the most spectacular locations on earth. The company is run by local professionals dedicated to giving you the best experience nature has to offer. We are passionate about our city and region, the wildlife and, not least, the delicious local ingredients that create luxury gourmet food.

9. Explore 70°

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Explore 70°

Explore 70 Degrees is a tour operator situated in the charming gem Skjervøy, an island of fishery between Lyngen Alps and Kvenangen Alps in North of Norway.

10. Arctic Rib Event

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Arctic Rib Event

Arctic Rib can customize the perfect company trip, company party, friends trip, surprise travel, arctic whale tours, dogsledding, snowmobile tours, northern light safari, Sea Eagle safari, island hopping outside Bodø and the Helgeland area, Roundtrip i Lofoten, , explore Steigen, Saltstraumen safari and much, much more. We plan the trip for you from start till end if you like - no matter where.

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