Northern Norway Polar Cruises & Tours

Sail on the Viking Neptune from London to Bergen through Northern Norway's Arctic, where you'll see the Northern Lights above snow-covered fjords and mountains. Check out the UNESCO-listed Alta rock carvings from 4200 BC, try dogsledding through Tromsø's landscapes, and learn about Sami legends at Europe's northernmost city.

Mush through Oksfjord Valley on a 3-4 hour husky sled ride past rugged fjords before warming up with Polarbrød and hot chocolate in a Lavvu tent. Head out on a 3-hour whale watching trip from Skjervøy harbor in Zodiac boats, where orcas often surface between November and January, then hunt for Northern Lights along the Finnish border.

Northern Norway's polar landscape stretches from Harstad's 1,200-meter Møysalen mountain through the Lofoten archipelago to Narvik's Ofotfjord peninsula. Drive between red fishermen's stilt houses in villages like Nusfjord and Reine, see traditional stockfish drying on wooden racks, and navigate the narrow 2.5-kilometer Trollfjord where steep cliffs plunge into Arctic waters, with departures from December through April.

Head to the Arctic Ocean at Varangerfjord in Norway, where you'll check out the traditional fishing village of Nesseby and the ice-free coastal waters. Take a husky safari through the snow-covered Teno Valley with your own sled team, then venture into the fells by snowmobile across the Arctic wilderness.

A winter road trip immerses you in Arctic culture and pristine nature. The itinerary weaves through coastal drives, quaint village stops, and optional hiking trails. Northern Lights viewing, local delicacies, and authentic fishing village life take center stage in Norway's remote corners.

See the polar night in Tromsø, Norway's 'Gateway to the Arctic,' with optional snowmobile tours across frozen landscapes and cross-country skiing courses. The Fjellheisen cable car takes you up Storsteinen mountain for panoramic views over snow-dusted rooftops and the harbor, once a whaling center. Hunt for Northern Lights in the Arctic darkness with a thermos flask in hand, watching violet and pink skies transform above the fjords during this 6-day winter escape.

A full-day husky sledding trip takes you across Arctic tundra, and later you'll head out to remote spots for Northern Lights viewing. Snowshoe through pine forests to a frozen lake where you'll ice fish for Arctic char and warm up in a traditional Sami lavvu, then ride snowmobiles across Finnmarksvidda plateau (max 14 people).

Travel from Tromsø to the Lofoten Islands through rugged fjords and Arctic wilderness. You'll stop at Polar Park to see Arctic wildlife like wolves and bears, then continue to Svolvær through great mountain scenery. There's two guided Northern Lights searches included with a German-speaking guide (weather permitting).

The winter adventure harmoniously pairs guided excursions with leisure time. Highlights include Arctic wildlife encounters, rich Sami cultural experiences, and prime northern lights viewing spots. The route winds through scenic coastal passages by bus and boat, featuring stays in traditional fishing villages.