What to do in Northern Norway

Activities, attractions and tours

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Northern Norway featuring mountains and a small town or village
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Northern Norway Tourist Attractions & Activities

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1. 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 a monument and views

2. 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 featuring boating, mountains and a small town or village

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 featuring a monument

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. 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 showing modern architecture

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