What to do in Northern Norway

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1. Honningsvåg Port

Honningsvåg Port is the gateway to Norway’s northernmost city and the famous North Cape. The port is just a short walk from the main street of Honningsvåg, where you will find restaurants serving seafood straight from the icy Arctic Ocean. Shop for a number of local items, including knitwear, printed textiles and handmade clothing.
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Honningsvag Port which includes a small town or village, boating and a marina

2. North Cape

Look over the immense Arctic Ocean from North Cape’s cliff plateau. Discover seabirds, including puffins and sea eagles. Spot otters, weasels and hares in the wilderness. North Cape features a tourist center that is open year-round, with exhibits examining the region’s ecology and North Cape as a traveler destination.
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North Cape showing views, landscape views and general coastal views

3. Tromso Cathedral

Notice the exquisite stained-glass windows as you enter the beautiful Tromsø Cathedral. Admire the open wooden interior and the stunning replica painting of Christ’s resurrection by Norwegian romantic painter Adolph Tidemand. This great church is one of the largest wooden cathedrals in Norway.
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Tromso Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral

4. Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund

Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund is a port on the island of Vestvågøy in the Lofoten archipelago. It’s a great place to watch cruise ships dock, dine at waterfront cafés and enjoy relaxed walks. The terminal is also the starting point for dozens of excursions along the Norwegian coast and out to sea.
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Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund which includes a small town or village and boating

5. Polar Museum

See exhibits about Norway’s polar seafaring tradition in the Polar Museum. Study the ships and equipment that made these dangerous expeditions possible and learn about the courageous people involved. The Polar Museum is located in the beautiful and lively city of Tromsø in northern Norway.
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Polar Museum which includes a statue or sculpture

6. Polaria

Learn about the ecology of the Arctic from a number of educational displays at Polaria. See bearded seals swimming in a large tank and view an exhibit about clams being used by researchers to identify changes in the arctic marine ecosystem. This aquarium has been designed as a resource to educate visitors on the region’s marine life and the effect of climate change on the Arctic.
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Polaria featuring modern architecture

What to do in Northern Norway

Popular places to visit

Honningsvag Port which includes a small town or village, boating and a marina

Honningsvåg Port

Notice the colorful backdrop of brightly painted buildings as you wander down a pier of this cruise port in northern Norway.

Honningsvåg Port
North Cape featuring a monument and views

North Cape

The famous cape on the island of Magerøya is known for its tall jagged cliff with viewing areas and a range of excellent facilities for visitors.

North Cape
Tromso Cathedral featuring a monument

Tromso Cathedral

This 19th-century wooden Protestant cathedral is highly regarded for its Gothic Revival architecture, imposing bell tower and striking interior artwork.

Tromso Cathedral
Arctic Cathedral

Arctic Cathedral

After visiting Arctic Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tromsdalen. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's northern lights views.

Arctic Cathedral
Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund which includes a small town or village and boating

Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund

Rugged coastlines, an island chain and migrating whales are some of the sights you can experience on boat trips from this port in the village of Stamsund.

Hurtigruten Ferry Terminal Stamsund
Polar Museum which includes a statue or sculpture

Polar Museum

Get insight into the history of many polar expeditions and learn about Norway’s heritage of bear trapping and arctic travelers in this intriguing museum.

Polar Museum
Polaria featuring modern architecture

Polaria

Designed as an educational center, this aquarium features knowledge-based exhibits, display tanks with local marine life and a panoramic cinema.

Polaria
Narvikfjellet

Narvikfjellet

Hit the slopes in Narvik with a visit to Narvikfjellet. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the churches while you're in the area.

Narvikfjellet
Lofotr Vikingmuseum

Lofotr Viking Museum

Take part in a traditional Viking feast and see one of the world’s largest reconstructed Viking longhouses at this remarkable museum at Borg in the Lofoten Islands.

Lofotr Viking Museum

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Vesterålen

If you're spending some time in Vesterålen, Sortland Museum is a top sight worth visiting.

Vesterålen