There’s a new wave of Arctic travel emerging — one that goes far beyond Northern Lights bucket lists and standard fjord cruises. Up Norway has just released a new guide, Unforgettable Arctic Adventures in Norway: A Guide to the Far North, and it redefines what it means to travel above the Arctic Circle.
With curated experiences that blend raw nature, indigenous wisdom, and elegant comfort, this guide invites travelers into the heart of the north — where each lodge, expedition, and encounter is designed to deepen connection with the land and its people. From sea eagle safaris and Sámi sled dog journeys to herbal sauna rituals and storytelling by the fire, the guide charts Norway’s Arctic wonders by increasing degrees of latitude — giving readers the freedom to choose just how far they want to go.
A few highlights :
100km Above the Arctic Circle: Manshausen & Naustholmen Islands
- On Manshausen Island, stay in striking glass-fronted cabins designed by polar explorer Børge Ousland, surrounded by red granite cliffs and the sheltered waters of the Vestfjord.
- Join resident wildlife experts on sea eagle safaris — home to the world’s largest population of the majestic birds.
- Nearby Naustholmen, a former trading post turned micro-adventure island by Everest summiteer Randi Skaug (as featured on Ben Fogle’s New Lives in the Wild), offers fishing from the pier, sea kayaking, massages in the boathouse, and sleeping quarters inside a repurposed oil tank.
200km North: Karasjok & Riksgränsen — In the Sámi Heartlands
- In Karasjok, where reindeer outnumber residents 20 to one, guests are invited into Sámi culture through Up Norway’s deep-rooted partnerships with local families and herders.
- Stay at Engholm Husky Design Lodge, where handcrafted cabins and 50 elite racing dogs await. Join Sven, the lodge owner, on multi-day dog sledding expeditions through Stabbursdalen National Park and all the way to a remote fishing hut on the Arctic Sea.
- Meet reindeer herders on the land they’ve called home for generations
The Seasonal Rhythm
- Under the Midnight Sun, summer becomes a time for hiking, kayaking, and wild foraging, while winter brings the glow of aurora-lit skies and fireside sagas in cozy Arctic lodges.
There’s a new wave of Arctic travel emerging — one that goes far beyond Northern Lights bucket lists and standard fjord cruises. Up Norway has just released a new guide, Unforgettable Arctic Adventures in Norway: A Guide to the Far North, and it redefines what it means to travel above the Arctic Circle.
With curated experiences that blend raw nature, indigenous wisdom, and elegant comfort, this guide invites travelers into the heart of the north — where each lodge, expedition, and encounter is designed to deepen connection with the land and its people. From sea eagle safaris and Sámi sled dog journeys to herbal sauna rituals and storytelling by the fire, the guide charts Norway’s Arctic wonders by increasing degrees of latitude — giving readers the freedom to choose just how far they want to go.
A few highlights :
100km Above the Arctic Circle: Manshausen & Naustholmen Islands
- On Manshausen Island, stay in striking glass-fronted cabins designed by polar explorer Børge Ousland, surrounded by red granite cliffs and the sheltered waters of the Vestfjord.
- Join resident wildlife experts on sea eagle safaris — home to the world’s largest population of the majestic birds.
- Nearby Naustholmen, a former trading post turned micro-adventure island by Everest summiteer Randi Skaug (as featured on Ben Fogle’s New Lives in the Wild), offers fishing from the pier, sea kayaking, massages in the boathouse, and sleeping quarters inside a repurposed oil tank.
200km North: Karasjok & Riksgränsen — In the Sámi Heartlands
- In Karasjok, where reindeer outnumber residents 20 to one, guests are invited into Sámi culture through Up Norway’s deep-rooted partnerships with local families and herders.
- Stay at Engholm Husky Design Lodge, where handcrafted cabins and 50 elite racing dogs await. Join Sven, the lodge owner, on multi-day dog sledding expeditions through Stabbursdalen National Park and all the way to a remote fishing hut on the Arctic Sea.
- Meet reindeer herders on the land they’ve called home for generations
The Seasonal Rhythm
- Under the Midnight Sun, summer becomes a time for hiking, kayaking, and wild foraging, while winter brings the glow of aurora-lit skies and fireside sagas in cozy Arctic lodges.
