Four Days in Arctic Norway - Finnmark and Tromsø - Travel Show with Glenn Campbell
1-4 October 2015: Touring the northern coast of Norway, above the Arctic Circle, with extreme budget traveler Glenn Campbell. Driving from Kirkenes and Vardø near the Russian border to Tromsø in the west. Traveling in early October, just before winter closes in.
Filmed in full 1080p HD. For best detail, watch in fullscreen mode.
Visiting: Kirkenes, the Russia-Norway Border, Steilneset Memorial, Vardø, Vadsø, Olderfjord, Tromsø, Vestre Jakobselv, Banak Fort, Repparfjord.
Also see related video: How to Sleep in a Rental Car
Portions of this travel documentary are available in separate videos:
-- Russia-Norway border (with add'l footage):
-- Vardo Witch Memorial:
-- Not going to Nordkapp:
-- Scenes from Vardo:
-- Banak Fort:
Also see Glenn's Instagram posts from Norway, including excerpts from thi video, at
Video by Glenn Campbell,
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Norway Destinations
Oslo
Norway's capital with museums & parks
Bergen
Bryggen wharf & gateway to the fjords
Tromsø
Arctic Cathedral & Northern Lights
Lofoten
Svolværgeita peak & Lofotr Viking Museum
Flåm
Aurlandsfjord & Flåm Railway views
Stavanger
Stavanger Cathedral & Petroleum Museum
Geiranger
Norwegian Fjord Center & waterfalls
Geirangerfjord
Waterfall, hiking, kayaking, glacier, and mountain
Lysefjord
Hiking, kayaking, waterfall, cliff, and mountain
Sognefjord
Glaciers, hiking, kayaking, and waterfalls
Trondheim
Trondheim Fjord & Nidaros Cathedral
Ålesund
Art nouveau buildsings & Mount Aksla
Kristiansand
Posebyen old town & Sørlandets Museum
Hardangerfjord
Glaciers, waterfalls, hiking, kayaking, and cycling
Voss
Skiing, rafting, parachuting, ski resorts, and paragliding
Reine
Hiking, fishing, kayaking, aurora, and mountains
Nærøyfjord
Kayaking, hiking, and waterfall
Bodø
Aurora, white-tailed eagle, cycling, glaciers, and hiking
Svolvær
Aurora, whale-watching, fishing, hiking, and climbing
Lillehammer
Norwegian Olympic Museum & ski-jump hill
Gudvangen
Caves, hiking, kayaking, and waterfalls
Narvik
Aurora, skiing, museums, backcountry skiing, and alpine skiing
Myrdal
Hiking and waterfalls
Eidfjord
Camping, waterfalls, hiking, kayaking, and glaciers
Oslofjord
Lighthouses, fishing, and sailing
Åndalsnes
Camping, hiking, mountains, and climbing
Aurland
Hiking, camping, and waterfalls
Odda
Glaciers, camping, waterfalls, hiking, and outdoor recreation
Geilo
Hallingskarvet National Park & skiing
Stryn
Glaciers, hiking, skiing, ski resorts, and camping
Hellesylt
Waterfalls, hiking, and glaciers
Kirkenes
Northern Lights & Borderland Museum
Honningsvåg
Aurora, fishing, churches, reindeer, and harbors
Finse
Glaciers, star wars, hiking, skiing, and ski resorts
Rondane National Park
National park & wild reindeer habitat
Å
Fishing, aurora, museums, and hiking
Senja
Aurora, hiking, fishing, whale-watching, and skiing
Molde
Jazz, hiking, cathedrals, and museums
Haugesund
Town hall and museums
Kristiansund
Churches, opera, atlantic cod, and architecture
Forsand
Camping, cliffs, and hiking
Stranda
Ski resorts, skiing, backcountry skiing, alpine skiing, and trail running
Olden, Norway
Glaciers, camping, hiking, and lakes
Sogndal
Glaciers, hiking, skiing, and ski resorts
Balestrand
Glaciers, hiking, aquariums, churches, and outdoor recreation
Moskenes
Camping, hiking, fishing, aurora, and outdoor recreation
Lysebotn
Camping, base jumping, and hiking
Trysil
Skiing, winter sports, ski resorts, alpine skiing, and snowboarding
A Slow Film on the beautiful remote guesthouse in Sollia, Arctic Norway – Inntravel
Join Eivind Nordhus, co-owner and chef at the wonderfully remote Sollia guesthouse, near Kirkenes in northern Norway.
Set amid the beautiful wilderness that covers the furthest reaches of Arctic Norway, only a few hundred metres from the Russian border, Sollia feels otherworldly, particularly on winter nights when the colourful ribbons of the Northern Lights swoop and twirl across the inky sky. All this can be experienced on our Winter snow holiday:
Whether you locate your quarry – the Aurora Borealis – or not (and you have every chance of doing so in this northerly spot), this is an experience never to be forgotten.
Feeling so far removed from everyday life, the wonderfully remote Sollia Gjestegård is a place where you can easily relax. The Nordhus family, run the guesthouse with great enthusiasm, and are justly proud of their adjoining restaurant, which is considered to be the best restaurant in Finnmark. Should you wish to venture further afield then the obvious choice is to explore by dog-sled from a nearby husky farm. After a short lesson in the basics of driving a sled, you can either – take charge of your own team of dogs, or ride as a passenger, watching out for wildlife as you glide through the dense forest and over frozen lakes.
While both dog-sledding and snowmobiling are undeniably thrilling, it is hard to beat the exhilaration of seeing the incredible Northern Lights, one of your evenings is spent at your hosts’ ‘aurora borealis base camp’, to which you are taken on a large sledge towed by a snowmobile. The northerly location of the camp and the complete lack of light pollution mean you stand a fantastic chance of enjoying the Northern Lights, but it’s just a case of sipping hot tea and gazing at the sky, hoping that they will show themselves in all their glory…
If you have more time, why not make a husky safari part of the ultimate winter holiday on our 15-night Arctic Adventure? The journey from Bergen to the Russian border on the famous Hurtigruten coastal steamer has often been described as ‘the world’s most beautiful voyage’, and as you travel along Norway’s dramatic fjord-indented coastline, you will soon see why. Docking at some of the region’s most iconic ports, you have time to get to know their distinctive characters and visit the uniquely Nordic attractions. Wonder at the splendid cathedral in Trondheim, before crossing the Arctic Circle to the astonishing Lofoten Islands, where you spend several nights in a rorbu (a traditional fisherman’s cabin) blissfully removed from the whirl of modern life. Your next stop – the enthralling island of Senja, a former fishing hamlet – is a wonderful base for trying out some thrilling winter activities. Hike into the nearby pine forests on a guided snowshoe excursion, or take to the water and try ocean body rafting. The wildlife safari is an absolute must – white-tailed sea eagles, dolphins and whales are all common sights. Farther up the coast, captivating Tromsø awaits with its brightly painted old wooden buildings, the world’s northernmost brewery and university, two cathedrals and some intriguing museums. If you can tear yourself away from the city, head out across the tundra on cross-country skis, try your hand at ice-fishing or enjoy a reindeer safari. When you finally sail around North Cape to Konsgfjord and Sollia, Trine and her team of huskies will be waiting to take you out on a magical sled ride.
Find out more about the Sollia guesthouse and our many Northern Lights holidays, here