What to do and see in Troms, Northern Norway: The Best Outdoor Activities

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.

Discover Tromso's arctic wilderness through the owl's eyes. We offer guided tour in the Tromso area, such as fjord sightseeing, snowshoeing, hiking activities and northern lights activities. Every day and every night, summer and winter. Join the fun!

Our aim for tourism is private and adventurous tours. Smallest tour operator in Tromsø with loads of experience and local knowledge, either for Northern Lights, Daytours or Kayaking. Personal experience and staying safe in arctic conditions are our priorities.

Distance: approx 15km there and back. Estimated time to the summit: 4 – 5 hours Suitable for: The physical fit. The last part to the top is a little demanding. Start and finish: Go south from Harstad, past Tjeldsund Bridge and towards Lodingen. Park at Sandtorg sportsground (signposted in arbogen). Necessary equipment: None, but good shoes are recommended due to rocky parts at the end. Map: Walking map of Vesteralen-Hinnoya (Statens kartverk 1:100 000) Marked trail: No. Good path. Visible peak from starting point. Drinking water: Intermittent before the final ascent to the top. Route description: Follow path/road through the gate from the football pitch. There is a road heading to arbogvatnet 258m. (Alternatively, you can follow the path on the west side of arbogelva). Continue from the lake a short distance south to the ridge, where you will find a cabin (book). From here, follow the posts to the top. Follow the same route going back. If you descend along the road on the north side of the river, make sure that you continue straight on where the paths meet on the plain close to the sportsground. If you don’t, you will end up on the north side of the river and have to follow the road all the way down to E-10 and then head south and back up again to the sportsground.

I go further, to bring you closer! I keep it small, friendly and personal; My name is Dan, and I`m a native Norwegian, born and raised in Arctic Norway. I grew up under the Northern lights, so I know the nature up here, the folklore, the culture and the best places to find the lights. I am also a professional photographer, and if your camera is up to the challenge of taking pictures of the Aurora, I will show you how to set it up for doing just that. I will also take pictures and e-mail you after the tour, free of charge of course. My dedication creates your memories, so I will go as long as it takes and do whatever it takes to give you the best possibility to see the lights :) All the best, Dan the Aurora Man :)

Let us design your itinerary in Tromso for a personal and extraordinary experience you will not soon forget. From your transport to accommodation to day and night tours, we are available to help you plan out various aspects of your itinerary. Your Northern Lights chases are guided by a mix of professional tour guides, photographers, and experienced aurora hunters. If you have a particular interest in mind, we can help. Our packages include: - Northern lights chases - Fjord excursions - Dog-sledding - Snow-mobile - Ice fishing - Whale watching tours - Hotel - Transport - Food - Winter gear - And more!

It has been said that it is a privilege to see the "Lights" dancing on the night sky of the Northern Hemisphere.The few lucky of us that do have this wonderful opportunity , never seize to be amazed by the wonders of the Northern Polar Nights. Seeing the Aurora Borealis should be one of those things one must do before ending their journey on this planet. Since my passions revolve around photography, skiing, fishing and I am always seeking for new adventures, I thought I might offer my knowledge and the experience I've gained so far to those of you who are interested in Arctic outdoor activities. I am Andrei and if you are visiting Tromsoe I would be more than happy to offer you my services. My concept for these tours are small groups of people( 8 tops in one group ) willing to go in more secluded and 'off the map' places and enjoying a warm fire, maybe a good laughter, and generally a good time. I would like to further mention that all the photos on this site are taken by me in the places I have discovered and come to love so much and I'll be happy to share them with you. For more information, please contact me.

The Bollmann's road was built by Russian, Yugoslavian and Polish prisoners during the 2nd World War. Today, the road is lined with information signs about the war in Storfjord and is leading up to a great viewpoint. On the way up to this war memorial, there is a rest area and a toilet. On top you will find a reconstructed bunker used for accommodation. A summer trip offers beautiful views of the midnight sun!

A perfect place to experience the midnight sun and the Northern lights! The trail runs along the shoreline from the parking lot at the end of the road on Russelv and leads to a lighthouse on the northernmost point of Lyngen Peninsula. The walk takes approximately 1 hour.