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Museums Attractions In Northern Norway

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North Cape

Uttakleiv Beach

Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre

Haukland Beach

Arctic Cathedral

Senja Troll Park

Festvagtind Hike

Tromso Fjords

Dolphin & Whale Watching

The Polar Museum (Polarmuseet)

Lofoten Island

Nature & Wildlife Tours

Langhamn

Fjellheisen Tromso

Mjelle

Northern Norway is a geographical region of Norway, consisting of the three northernmost counties Nordland, Troms and Finnmark, in total about 35% of the Norwegian mainland. Some of the largest towns in Northern Norway are Mo i Rana, Bodø, Narvik, Harstad, Tromsø and Alta. Northern Norway is often described as the land of the midnight sun and the land of the northern lights. Further north, halfway to the North Pole, is the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, traditionally not regarded as part of Northern Norway. The region is multi-cultural, housing not just Norwegians but also the indigenous Sami people, Norwegian Finns and Russian populations . The Nor...
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Museums Attractions In Northern Norway

1. Nordkapphallen Nordkapp Municipality
2. Bodo Domkirke Bodo
Bodø is a town and a municipality in Nordland county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Salten and it is the capital of Nordland county. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Bodø. Other villages in Bodø include Misvær, Skjerstad, Saltstraumen, Løding, Løpsmarka, Kjerringøy, Sørvær, and Fenes. Bodø, located just north of the Arctic Circle, is the largest urban area and city in Nordland county, and the second-largest in North Norway. The 1,395-square-kilometre municipality is the 62nd largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Bodø is the 16th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 51,022. The municipality's population density is 38.9 inhabitants per square kilometre and its population has increased by 12% over...
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3. Narvik Krigsmuseum Narvik
Narvik or Áhkanjárga is the third-largest town and municipality in Nordland county, Norway by population. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Narvik. Other villages in the municipality include Ankenesstranda, Beisfjord, Bjerkvik, Bjørnfjell, Elvegård, Skjomen, Håkvik, Hergot, Straumsnes, and Vidrek. The Elvegårdsmoen army camp is located near Bjerkvik. Narvik is located on the shores of the Ofotfjorden. The municipality is part of the traditional district of Ofoten of Northern Norway, inside the Arctic Circle. The municipality of Narvik borders the municipality of Ballangen to the southwest, Evenes to the northwest, Bardu, Gratangen, Lavangen and Skånland to the north, and Norrbotten County in Sweden to the south and east... The 2,023-square-kilometre munici...
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4. Sapmi Park Karasjok
Sápmi is the cultural region traditionally inhabited by the Sami people . Sápmi is located in Northern Europe and includes the northern parts of Fennoscandia. The region stretches over four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. On the north it is bounded by the Barents Sea, on the west by the Norwegian Sea and on the east by the White Sea.Despite being the namesake of the region, the Sami people are estimated to only make up around 5% of its total population. No political organization advocates secession, although several groups desire more territorial autonomy and/or more self-determination for the region's indigenous population. The area is often referred to in English as Lapland , but this is erroneous since Lapland is more precisely the interior parts of Swedish Sápmi, and...
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5. Senjatrollet Senja
The Senja Troll is a tourist attraction in Finnsæter on the island of Senja in northern Norway. The largest troll statue in the world, it is the centerpiece of a family park associated with the Hulderheimen cultural center, together known as the Hulder and Troll Park. The troll has been given a wife, or crone ; inside both figures are an adventure park and other attractions.
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6. Gamvik Museum Gamvik
Gamvik is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Mehamn. The other main villages in Gamvik include Gamvik and Skjånes. Gamvik is known as one of the poorest and most undeveloped municipalities in Norway. The number of inhabitants rose at one moment in 2012, but in 2014, after the fish factory closed, the population declined dramatically with the departure of the eastern European fishermen. Most people live in the village of Mehamn , which has an airport, Mehamn Airport, and is also a port of call of the hurtigruten coastal boats. The Slettnes Lighthouse near the village of Gamvik is the northernmost lighthouse on the mainland of Europe. Nervei and Langfjordbotn are two very small villages in southern Gamvik that are only ...
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7. Trondenes Historical Centre Harstad
Trondenes is an old parish and former municipality in Troms county in Norway. The 186-square-kilometre municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 1964. It was located along the western shore of the Vågsfjorden in what is now Harstad Municipality. Trondenes included the majority of the island of Grytøya and part of the eastern coast of the island of Hinnøya as well as some smaller islands. Located just north of the town of Harstad, the village of Trondenes was the administrative centre of the municipality. That village is also the site of the historic Trondenes Church, the northernmost medieval stone church in Norway. The Trondenes Historical Center was built in 1997 near the church to teach about the history of the area. Trondenes Fort is also located on the Trondenes penin...
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8. Polaria Tromso
Polaria is the world's most northerly aquarium. It is located in Tromsø, in northern Norway. Rather than a mainly scientific aquarium such as the one in Bergen in the Norwegian midlands, Polaria, which opened in May 1998, is designed to be an educational experience, with particular emphasis on displays for children. Most of the displays focus on the northerly islands of Svalbard. There is a five-screen panoramic cinema, an Arctic Walkway area containing displays of polar exploration equipment, stuffed animals and simulated permafrost, many conventional aquaria displaying local marine life as well as open tanks and display tanks containing rock-shore animals, baby fish and other child-friendly exhibits. Its centerpiece is an open pool containing a group of bearded seals, Erignathus barbatu...
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9. Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and Northern Troms Hammerfest
The Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and North Troms is a museum in the town of Hammerfest, Norway. As was much of Northern Norway, the entire town of Hammerfest was razed to the ground by the retreating Nazi German military forces at the end of World War II. The museum commemorates this event with a wide range of displays, including both photographs and many items from the town from around that time. The first part of the main sequence of exhibits, on the ground floor, depicts the events themselves; the second consists largely of a series of reconstructions of the town during and following its reconstruction. There are homes, workplaces and other such tableaux, composed mostly of authentic items retained from that time, clearly showing how shockingly basic life was at first as the to...
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10. The Polar Museum (Polarmuseet) Tromso
Tromsø is a municipality in Troms county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Tromsø. Outside Norway, Tromso and Tromsö are alternative spellings of the name. Tromsø lies in Northern Norway. The 2,521-square-kilometre municipality is the 18th largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Tromsø is the 9th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 74,541. The municipality's population density is 30.1 inhabitants per square kilometre and its population has increased by 15.6% over the last decade. It is the largest urban area in Northern Norway and the third largest north of the Arctic Circle anywhere in the world . Most of Tromsø, including the city centre, is located on the island of Tromsøya, 350 kilometres north of the Arc...
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11. Tromso Museum Tromso
Tromsø is a municipality in Troms county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Tromsø. Outside Norway, Tromso and Tromsö are alternative spellings of the name. Tromsø lies in Northern Norway. The 2,521-square-kilometre municipality is the 18th largest by area out of the 422 municipalities in Norway. Tromsø is the 9th most populous municipality in Norway with a population of 74,541. The municipality's population density is 30.1 inhabitants per square kilometre and its population has increased by 15.6% over the last decade. It is the largest urban area in Northern Norway and the third largest north of the Arctic Circle anywhere in the world . Most of Tromsø, including the city centre, is located on the island of Tromsøya, 350 kilometres north of the Arc...
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12. Grytoy Countryside Museum Harstad
13. Turist Harstad
14. Nordland Museum Bodo
Nordland Museum is a museum located in the center of Bodø in Nordland, Norway. The museum is a central part of a larger consortium of 18 museum units in nine municipalities with the county of Nordland.
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15. The Crofter’s Cottage in Kjelvik Bodo

Northern Norway Videos

10 Best Places to Visit in Norway - Travel Video

From its majestic mountains and famous fjords to its modern yet picturesque cities, Norway is simply one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Picture-perfect landscapes beg to be explored by foot, car, bike or boat. Whether taking in the breathtaking wonder of the northern lights or the summer sun glistening on a massive glacier, Norway is a great adventure in any season. Here’s a look at the best places to visit in Norway:

TOP 10 MUST-SEE PLACES IN NORWAY - A Photographer's Guide

This is a travel guide to Norway showing the top 10 places you must see if you’re visiting. These tips are from the perspective of a photographer, but the places are perfectly fine to visit if you’re a regular traveller as well.

I’ve been fortunate enough to travel around in Norway almost contently for the past few years as a time-lapse photographer. That has given me extensive knowledge of what Norway has to offer, also outside the most touristic places. This list includes some true hidden gems you might not have heard of before.

Norway is a fantastic country, and this list could’ve been much, much longer. But these are my favorites, and I’m sure you’ll love them too.

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1. Senja
1. Varangerhalvøya
1. Femundsmarka
4. Loenvatnet
5. Valdres
6. Hardanger
7. Helgeland
8. Lofoten
9. Nærøyfjorden
10. Jettegrytene i Nissedal

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10 Beautiful Places to Visit in NORWAY

Some of the most beautiful places to visit in Norway are in Northern Norway, and here's a video of all of my top must-see places in Northern Norway, including Lofoten, Helgelandskysten, Sommarøy, an igloo hotel in the Lyngen Alps, Narvik, Holmen Husky Lodge in Alta, Mjelle near Bodø, Marmorslottet near Mo i Rana, and Mosjøen!

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Norway Top Ten Things To Do

With such beautiful landscapes, it's no wonder that Norwegians love the great outdoors. The different cities, towns, countryside and scenic rail trips are exceptional here. With a welcoming atmosphere it is a popular destination for the whole family.
Top Ten Things To Do on Vacation:
1) Oslo: Capital, Frogner Park & Vigeland Sculpture Park
2) Stavanager: Festivals, waterfont, The Pulpit Rock
3) Oslo to Bergen Rail: cross country scenic rail
4) The Flam Railway: beautiful scenery through mountains
5) Bergen: gateway to the Fjords
6) Northern Lights: spectacular lights at night
7) Fjords: world's best fjords
8) Geirangerfjord: scenic UNESCO listed fjord
9) Trondheim: former capital of Norway, cafes, museums
10) Tromso: Paris of the north

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The Lofoten Archipelago is the Most Beautiful Part of Norway

Filmmaker Lasse Henning shot this timelapse video shot during a ten day stay in the Lofoten archipelago, a group of islands in the north of Norway. Lofoten is known for its unique scenery with dramatic mountains, vast sea and untouched beaches. This video includes footage from Reine, Hamnøy, Uttakleiv, Å, Skagsanden, Vikten, Haukland beach, and Ramberg.

Filmmaker Lasse Henning shot this timelapse video shot during a ten day stay in the Lofoten archipelago, a group of islands in the north of Norway. Lofoten is known for its unique scenery with dramatic mountains, vast sea and untouched beaches. This video includes footage from Reine, Hamnøy, Uttakleiv, Å, Skagsanden, Vikten, Haukland beach, and Ramberg.

Filmmaker - Lasse Henning

Locations - Lofoten archipelago, a group of islands in the north of Norway Reine, Hamnøy, Uttakleiv, Å, Skagsanden, Vikten, Haukland beach, Ramberg

Gear - Canon EOS 6Dn with lenses EF 14 2,8LII, EF 16-35 2,8LII and EF 24-70 2,8L. Kessler 5’Cinslider, Kessler Second shooter 3 axis motion control
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Top 10 Places To Visit in NORWAY

Norway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains, glaciers, and deep coastal fjords. Oslo, the capital, is a city of green spaces and museums. Preserved 9th-century Viking ships are displayed at Oslo’s Viking Ship Museum. Bergen, with colorful wooden houses, is the starting point for cruises to the dramatic Sognefjord. Norway is also known for fishing, hiking, and skiing, notably at Lillehammer’s Olympic resort.

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The Best Photo Locations in The Lofoten Islands

These are the best photo locations in the Lofoten Islands for landscape photography.
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The Lofoten Islands are quickly becoming one of the most popular photo locations in the world. Photographers from all over are descending on this part of northern Norway to photograph the landscapes and all the beauty that's here. In fact, there are so many photography locations in the Lofoten Islands that I could probably do about 10 posts about it.
So, I've tried to condense this photo video down to the 7 best photo locations in the The Lofoten Islands.
If you're a landscape or travel photographer this is one of the places in Norway that you're definitely going to want to visit.
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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.

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Visiting: Kirkenes, the Russia-Norway Border, Steilneset Memorial, Vardø, Vadsø, Olderfjord, Tromsø, Vestre Jakobselv, Banak Fort, Repparfjord.

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