What to do and see in Northern Norway, Northern Norway: The Best Gear Rentals

March 21, 2022 Florencio Paulino

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. 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.

2. Tromso Outdoor

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Tromso Outdoor

Tromsø Outdoor Activity and Rental Center is the biggest rental center in Norway providing top notch equipment and fun-filled outdoor activities. Our winter schedule - 1st of November to 31st of March 08.30-11.30 - Guided Cross Country Ski Trip in Tromsø 3 hours beginner ski course 10.00-12.00 - Guided Snowshoe Trip on Tromsøya 2 hours very easy trip suitable for everybody 10.00-15.00 - Guided Snowshoe Hill Hike on Kvaløya 5 hours hike for those who seek a challenge 13.00-16.00 - Guided Cross Country Ski Trip in Tromsø 3 hours beginner ski course 18.00-21.00 - Tromsø Winter Adventures 3 hours of fun and pure joy on the snow Our summer schedule - 1st of June to 30th of September 10.00-13.00 - Explore Tromsø by e-bike, morning departure 15.00-18.00 - Explore Tromsø by e-bike, afternoon departure guided ride on electric bike - effortless cycling through hidden paths of Tromsø Activities are suitable for all with a normal, good health condition, and for families with children from 3/4, 8 or 12 years old. At our Rental Center you can rent a variety of winter and summer sport and outdoor equipment: - Skis (XC and touring), snowshoes, toboggans, kick-sledges; - Avalanche safety equipment; - Winter clothing packages, thermal clothes and winter boots; - Equipment for your northern light excursion and camping: tents, sleeping bags, tripods, headlamps, reindeer skins, thermoses, backpacks; - Skis, snowshoes, toboggans, kick-sledges; - Bicycles: fat bikes, touring bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, winter bikes with studded tires; - Fishing equipment. We offer rentals for adults and children. Please contact us if you need advice to determine the equipment you will need for your Arctic adventure planning!

3. Wild Varanger

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Wild Varanger

Providing unique nature and wilderness experiences in Varanger, Arctic Norway. We create opportunities and experiences that allow you to reconnect with nature, witness wildlife spectacles and immerse yourself in local culture, meet the locals and experience local food.

4. 69NORD Sommaroy Outdoor Center

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69NORD Sommaroy Outdoor Center

From our base camp in Sommarøy, we are offering vacations trips onboard our comfortable 75' sailing yacht or with Hobie sailing kayaks, stable, fun, fast and easy to use. These maritime formulas give the opportunitiy to acces remote islands, sometimes unhabited, where we have first hand hiking possibilities in Summer, the biggest European migration of orcas and humpback whales in Automn or exceptional touring ski or snowshoeing courses in Winter. We are offering also rentals and courses of touring, fishing or sailing Hobie kayaks, Stand Up Paddles boards ( SUP ) and rentals of bikes.

5. Lofoten Surfsenter

Unstadsjoeveien 39 Unstad, 8360 Norway +47 953 32 290 [email protected] http://www.lofotensurfsenter.no
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Lofoten Surfsenter

Scandinavia’s first International Surfing Association recognized surf school and shop with the widest range of boards, surf equipment, rentals, quality surf lessons and courses with Norwegians National Surf Coach and in small classes and highly educated instructors. High performance test boards from Firewire surfboards and Frost Surfboards available! Our Prices: Surf lessons 990 NOK Board rental 300 NOK Wetsuit rental 300 NOK

Reviewed By karolinekrane

Had a fantastic surf lesson with a super nice instructor, Felicia! She took such good cere of us in the water and made the whole experience so fun. Best place in Lofoten for surfing, definitely recommend it.

6. Wild North Adventures

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Wild North Adventures

Guided tours for hikers, trailrunners, mountainbikers and skiers. Check out our website for more info. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Welcome to the Wild North!

7. Go2Lofoten

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Go2Lofoten

Go2Lofoten is a 100% local family business consisting of 6 brothers born and raised in Svolvaer Lofoten Islands! We give you local knowledge and history! We offer fishing trips, RIB Safaris, kayak rental and more. In 2017 we established our tourist boat company - Go2Lofoten AS - together. We officially started up in the summer of 2018. Visit www.go2lofoten.com for more inspiration!

8. Arctic Spearfishing & guided fishing

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Arctic Spearfishing & guided fishing

Guided spearfishing,fishing and freediving adventures in Arctic Norway. Fully licensed captain Axel with several years experience in spearfishing,freediving and fishing. Book your fishing adventures with us and join us on our 23 ft customized boat. We take you out targeting halibut,cod,coalfish,pollock, plaice etc. We also arrange freediving tours and training. We have the gear you need!

9. Pinpoint Travel

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Pinpoint Travel

Pinpoint Travel is founded by Arlene Foster-Nielsen an Australian travel enthusiast based in Northern Norway. Having lived in 3 continents and experienced 42 countries she is able to offer first-hand knowledge to create the holiday of your dreams. Our specialty is Northern Norway (and Scandinavia), Australia, Philippines, & not limited major European countries. We are fluent in 3 languages.

10. Lauklines Kystferie

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Lauklines Kystferie

At Lauklines you will find the pristine wilderness lost long ago other places. Discover the area on your own, or let one of the local guides bring you on different activities to hidden places only they know. We strongly recommend guided tours as you will also learn about the area history, culture and nature of the area. Here you can join trips both for fishing, skiing, whale watching, midnight sun safari, northern light trips, dogsledding etc. See our homepage for more details.

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