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  • Holmen Lofoten/Foto: Louise Long

    Lofoten Ranks Among the Top Food Destinations for 2025

    The Northern Norway Tourism Board takes great pride in seeing Lofoten globally recognised as one of The Best Places to Eat in 2025 by Condé Nast. This prestigious mention highlights the region’s world-class culinary scene where sustainable, locally sourced ingredients meet wild landscapes, together defining a one of a kind dining experience.

  • Northern Norway Stand 2024, photo Hanne Sofie TRager, NFK

    Showcasing Norwegian Food Culture in Germany

    The regions of Northern Norway and Vestland are representing Norway at the international food and tourism fair Grüne Woche (IGW) in Berlin 17. -26. January 2025.

  • Direct Access to Northern Culture: Finnair Expands Route to Kirkenes

    Direct Access to Northern Culture: Finnair Expands Route to Kirkenes

    Starting in April 2025, Finnair will introduce a new route to Northern Norway, connecting Helsinki with the town of Kirkenes via Ivalo. This service will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. As Finnair’s northernmost destination, Kirkenes joins Tromsø and Bodø in the airline’s Northern Norway network, which already connects to both Rovaniemi and Helsinki.

  • A Tale of Two Regions – From the Serene Fjords to the Arctic North

    A Tale of Two Regions – From the Serene Fjords to the Arctic North

    From the midnight sun in the north to the dramatic fjords of the west, few places on earth offer such diverse landscapes as in Norway. Northern Norway Tourism Board and Fjord Norway combine dramatic scenery, coastal history, and northern adventure for an unforgettable experience.

  • New Flights Open Doors to Arctic Winter Adventures

    New Flights Open Doors to Arctic Winter Adventures

    Beginning November 2, travellers from the UK can enjoy direct access to Northern Norway’s Arctic landscapes with a new weekly flight from London Gatwick to Harstad-Narvik Airport in Evenes. This winter route will be joined on December 23 by another direct flight from Milan Bergamo, Italy, opening a gateway to the unique winter experiences of Lofoten, Vesterålen, and Narvik.

  • Record-Breaking Summer as Visitor Numbers rise

    Record-Breaking Summer as Visitor Numbers rise

    The Northern Norway Tourism Board is thrilled to announce a record-breaking summer for the region, with a remarkable 2.3 million overnight stays recorded between June and August 2024. Among these, 1.1 million were international visitors, representing a 9 percent increase in international traffic compared to the previous year, reflecting the region's growing popularity among foreign travellers.

  • Exploring the Heart of Helgeland: Island Hopping and Authentic Local Experiences

    Exploring the Heart of Helgeland: Island Hopping and Authentic Local Experiences

    There is a saying that a destination is defined by the people who inhabit it. This is especially true for Helgeland, a region where the warmth and friendliness of its residents complement the slow living and raw nature, creating a unique atmosphere. Helgeland isn't just a place to see; it's a feeling, a state of mind that words like "magical" and "breathtaking" fail to fully capture.

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