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  7 July 2026 08:00

  Beyond the iconic views: New reasons to fall in love with Northern Norway this summer

  Northern Norway invites travelers to explore its stunning summer offerings, including cultural exhibitions, unique wildlife encounters, and immersive Arctic experiences. New attractions enhance longer stays, showcasing rich history, local stories, and connection to nature across its picturesque landscapes.

• Beyond Bodø: New Reasons to Explore Northern Norway

  25 June 2026 00:00

  Northern Norway is gaining attention with new developments, including a remote hotel on Træna and the region's first Michelin-starred restaurant in Vesterålen. Improved air connections from Europe enhance accessibility, positioning Bodø as a convenient gateway to explore these attractions.

  

• Launching films for safer traffic on the roads in Arctic Norway this summer

  18 June 2026 08:00

  This summer, the Arctic Norway Tourist Board launched two humorous short films promoting safer driving in Northern Norway. Created with partners, they address common tourist traffic challenges, urging responsible driving habits to enhance safety for tourists and locals alike.

  

• Beyond the Road Trip: Discovering Arctic Norway by Bus and Boat

  16 June 2026 08:00

  Exploring Arctic Norway is evolving beyond traditional road trips. Visitors are increasingly using buses and boats to connect remote communities, with Snelandia's seven-day Summer Pass facilitating travel. This shift emphasizes the journey's value alongside the destination, enriching local experiences.

  

• When tourism grows, who takes care of nature?

  8 June 2026 08:00

  Visitor numbers in Ånderdalen National Park have surged tenfold, with the iconic Segla peak drawing global attention. This growth raises concerns for local communities about the balance between tourism development and environmental stewardship.

  

• Northern Norway Earns Its First Michelin Star

  2 June 2026 08:00

  Northern Norway has earned its first Michelin star, awarded to Kvitnes Gård in Vesterålen. This milestone highlights the region's evolving culinary identity, showcasing local ingredients and Arctic gastronomy, and reflects increasing international recognition for its distinctive food culture.

  

• The Story Behind Lofoten: How Cod Shaped the Communities of One of the World’s Most Iconic Destinations

  27 May 2026 08:00

  The Lofoten Islands' iconic landscapes are deeply intertwined with cod fishing traditions, which have shaped local communities. This press release explores how the region's cultural identity is influenced by its rich fishing heritage, highlighting the importance of cod in Lofoten's history.

  

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Changing lights, changing weather and changing skies - that's what Arctic Norway looks like early November. Here some impression from the north as winter still hasn't got the upper hand: Gushing stream after heavy rain in Lofoten: 📸 @primelens.photography A Jacob's ladder turning the landscape into gold at Tromsø's airport: 📸 @cecilieant Crossing the Arctic Circle in a mountain landscape of light and shadows: @kristoffermollevik The bridge of Tjeldsundbrua near Harstad in mid afternoon sunset colours: @lislohneie #november #arcticnorway #thisisarctic #autumnturnstowinter #winterdays #moodyweather #weatherpics #lateautumn

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Catching the light while we still can. The days grow shorter, and soon the sun will leave the far north of Arctic Norway. Until then, we treasure every last ray. Reflections of snowy mountains in Bodø, by @marit.brekkan . Is this your favourite lake again, Marit? Dogwalking in Kirkenes by @ingenkake - a feed every dog friend should follow. Reflections in Helgeland. @isakbrun enjoying the sparing light. A fiery sunset in Malangen south of Tromsø by @olafmichalak #novemberlight #shortdays #thisisarctic #arcticnorway #autumntowinter #beforethesnow #winteriscoming

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High on my Arctic Norway must-see list: Myken. Ten inhabitants, a lighthouse and a whisky distillery, way out among Helgeland’s 20,000 islands. One of the ten, @julieluneborg , has gathered photos from the past eight Novembers on her feed. Here are some of the rosiest. #myken #lighthouse #helgeland #november #novemberlight #thisisarctic #arcticnorway #islands #arcticircle #helgelandskysten #community #atlanticislands

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Wet and chilly. And windy at times. So far little to see of winter in the north. Here some wet and cold from the last couple of days. The island of Landego seen from Bodø. And a melancholic tree still holding on to the last leaves. @knette69 keeps sharing the Bodø vibe. The last of the short day in Lofoten shining through heavy clouds. @shinji_wu is not afraid of telling it like it is. Shimmering wet tarmac in Troms as the day bids farewell. @jensenmedia was out again. In a world of grey, wet and semi-dark somewhere in the Bodø area, @my_view_of_norway captured a flock of whooper svans on the fjord. #thisisarctic #arcticnorway #wetandrainy #lateautumn #octobernovember #rainydays #shortdayslongnights

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When dawn turns to dusk, with no day in between - the morning commute in Longyearbyen - some 1100 km from the North Pole. @marieloerup captured the deep blue, and Visit Svalbard shared. #svalbard #spitzbergen #spitsbergen #1100kmfromthenorthpole #polarnight #bluelight #bluedawn #longyearbyen #thisisarctic #arcticnorway

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The low islands of Herøy in the low light of late October. Anita K. Lundestad @anita.k.lundestad tells a story in subdued colours from the south of the north, Helgeland. #helgeland #helgelandskysten #thisisarctic #arcticnorway #arcticcircle #octoberlight #subduedbeauty #mutedcolours

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The October sum-up from a Northern Lights chaser: Mild nights, the lights reflectiong in open, unfrozen waters and lots of auroras. Thanks @offthetrackbutnotlost and @northern_horizon #arcticnorway #thisisarctic #northernlightsreflections #octoberauroras #aurora #auroraborealis #northernlights #octobernights #autumnlakes

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Days are short in the north - but the skies are wonderful. 1. A quiet lake in Bodø in October clarity: @knette69 got another great shot. 2. Sunrise comes at a civilised hour in late October. @dagalarsen got it with his morning coffee in Senja. 3. Sunset seen from Engavågen in Northern Helgeland towards Bolga island. @everyday_adventurist everyday_adventurist captured it. 4. Beach sunset on a calm October afternoon in Lofoten. @stevenhenriksen witnessed and shared. #october #octoberclarity #octoberdays #thisisiarctic #arcticnorway #arcticoctober #arcticlight

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One of the world’s leaders recently compared Norway to an outdoor convenience. There are worse places to be. @danil_roekke photographed and @bjornfjellmountainlodge in Alta shared this photo back in 2018. We are making it great again. #shithouse #arcticnorway #northernnorway #thisisarctic #northernlights #aurora #auroraborealis #roomwithaview #buonacacata

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The hiking season isn't quite over yet, in the mild autumn weather the last few days. @hatland_photo is exploring the peaks on the Kvaløya island west of Tromsø. #tromsø #peaks #octoberlight #kvaløya #thisisarctic #arcticnorway #lasthikingoftheyear

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The North has had its party lights on all weekend. Here are some glimpses of the festivities across Arctic Norway. Aurora looking good mirroring in a Senja lake: 📷@dagalarsen Pulsating life on the night sky in Lødingen: 📷@sisselbreiland60 Special light effects over a lake near Vadsø: 📷@polarphoto Dancing skies over Alta: 📷@trix_perren #aurora #auroraborealis #northernlights #thisisarctic #arcticnorway #autumnnights #autumnauroras #nightphotography #aurorareflections

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The sun is dipping below the horizon at Longyearbyen - the world' northernmost location a regular tourist can travel to - a mere 1100 km from the North Pole. jasonbenjamin_ out, and @svalbard_adventures shared. #polarnight #lastsunsetoftheyear #bluetime #svalbard #spitsbergen #spitzbergen #thisisarctic #arcticnorway

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