Join a reindeer safari or explore the snow-covered forests on a snowmobile, see the Northern Lights in Lapland, try alpine or cross-country skiing or spend a traditional Christmas in Norway; just remember to wrap up warm.
Winter Activities in Finnmark
Finnmark is the Norwegian Lapland, the area in the northernmost part of the country above the Arctic Circle. Finnmark offers a range of winter holiday activities, many of them suitable for the whole family. Visitors can take a reindeer safari or book a dog sledge ride through the snowy landscapes and forests, learn to drive a snowmobile or get to know the local Sami culture. You can also spend a night in an igloo hotel, try deep-sea fishing or spot the Northern Lights.
See the Northern Lights in Norway
Norway is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). This colourful light phenomenon can be seen during dark winter nights especially in the Norwegian Lapland (Finnmark). The best time to see the Northern Lights in Norway is between October and April. The lights are generally visible on clear nights and the best places to see them are the areas above the Arctic Circle. There is no guarantee the lights will appear every night so book at least a few nights if you really want to catch this natural light show.
Skiing in Norway
Snow falls early in Norway and in many ski resorts in Norway the ski season can last six months, from late October to early April. Trysil, Hafjell, Hemsedal and Telemark are some of Norway’s most popular ski areas. If you are visiting Oslo, the Norefjell ski resort is just a 90 minute drive from the capital: a convenient place to try downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and other winter activities. Cross-country skiing in Norway is generally free of charge and there are cross-country tracks around the country, in Norway’s national parks but also around the capital Oslo.
Christmas in Norway
As in all Scandinavian countries, Christmas in Norway is the most important festivals of the year and celebrations honour ancient traditions. Snow covers many parts of Norway from late November so a white Christmas is highly likely, especially in the Norwegian Lapland. Throughout the country towns and cities are decorated for Christmas from late November or early December and there are traditional Christmas markets in many cities including Oslo. If happen to be in Oslo in December, pay a visit to the historic area of Bærums Verk to experience a traditional Christmas market and other seasonal activities in a picturesque setting.
Winter Activities in Finnmark
Finnmark is the Norwegian Lapland, the area in the northernmost part of the country above the Arctic Circle. Finnmark offers a range of winter holiday activities, many of them suitable for the whole family. Visitors can take a reindeer safari or book a dog sledge ride through the snowy landscapes and forests, learn to drive a snowmobile or get to know the local Sami culture. You can also spend a night in an igloo hotel, try deep-sea fishing or spot the Northern Lights.
See the Northern Lights in Norway
Norway is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). This colourful light phenomenon can be seen during dark winter nights especially in the Norwegian Lapland (Finnmark). The best time to see the Northern Lights in Norway is between October and April. The lights are generally visible on clear nights and the best places to see them are the areas above the Arctic Circle. There is no guarantee the lights will appear every night so book at least a few nights if you really want to catch this natural light show.
Skiing in Norway
Snow falls early in Norway and in many ski resorts in Norway the ski season can last six months, from late October to early April. Trysil, Hafjell, Hemsedal and Telemark are some of Norway’s most popular ski areas. If you are visiting Oslo, the Norefjell ski resort is just a 90 minute drive from the capital: a convenient place to try downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding and other winter activities. Cross-country skiing in Norway is generally free of charge and there are cross-country tracks around the country, in Norway’s national parks but also around the capital Oslo.
Christmas in Norway
As in all Scandinavian countries, Christmas in Norway is the most important festivals of the year and celebrations honour ancient traditions. Snow covers many parts of Norway from late November so a white Christmas is highly likely, especially in the Norwegian Lapland. Throughout the country towns and cities are decorated for Christmas from late November or early December and there are traditional Christmas markets in many cities including Oslo. If happen to be in Oslo in December, pay a visit to the historic area of Bærums Verk to experience a traditional Christmas market and other seasonal activities in a picturesque setting.
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