12 days in Northern Norway Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Northern Norway sightseeing planner
Start: Minneapolis
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Tromso
— 2 nights
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Kirkenes
— 1 night
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Alta
— 2 nights
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Bodo
— 1 night
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Svolvaer
— 1 night
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Nusfjord
— 1 night
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Harstad
— 2 nights
Drive to Tromsø Airport, Fly to Minneapolis
End: Minneapolis
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Tromso — 2 nights
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Paris of the North
The cultural and economic hub of northern Norway, Tromso boasts a historical city center containing one of the highest concentrations of wooden houses in Europe.Tromsø Museum – Universitetsmuseet and Northern Norwegian Science Center are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will appreciate Troll Museum and Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum. There's much more to do: explore the activities along Grotfjord, admire the masterpieces at Perspektivet Museum, admire the natural beauty at Tromso Botaniske Hage, and appreciate the history behind Roald Amundsen Monument.
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Minneapolis, USA to Tromso is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Minneapolis to Tromso is 7 hours. When traveling from Minneapolis in August, plan for colder days in Tromso, with highs around 57°F, while nights are little chillier with lows around 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Kirkenes.
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Kirkenes — 1 night
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Kirkenes is a town in Sør-Varanger Municipality in Finnmark county, in the far northeastern part of Norway. On the 6th (Sun), see the interesting displays at Grenselandmuseet, see the top attractions with King Crab Safari by Snowhotel Kirkenes, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kirkenes Church, and finally contemplate the long history of Andersgrotta WWII Bomb Shelter.
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Getting from Tromso to Kirkenes by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Kirkenes are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Alta.
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Getting from Tromso to Kirkenes by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Kirkenes are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Alta.
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Alta — 2 nights
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Alta is the most populated municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then examine the collection at Tirpitz Museum, and then relax in the rural setting at Omdal Farm. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Alta Church, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Northern Lights Cathedral, then get a new perspective on nature at Alta Museum - World Heritage Rock Art Centre, and finally take in breathtaking views at Alta Canyon.
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Getting from Kirkenes to Alta by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Alta can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can fly to Bodo.
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Getting from Kirkenes to Alta by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Alta can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can fly to Bodo.
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Bodo — 1 night
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On the 9th (Wed), brush up on your military savvy at Norsk Luftfartsmuseum, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, and then get great views at Turisthytta Bodo.
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You can fly from Alta to Bodo in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Svolvaer.
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You can fly from Alta to Bodo in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Svolvaer.
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Svolvaer — 1 night
The largest town on the Lofoten Islands, Svolvaer serves as a good base from which to launch your tour of the archipelago.On the 10th (Thu), see what you can catch with a fishing tour, examine the collection at Lofoten Krigsminnenmuseum, then view the masterpieces at Northern Norway Art Centre, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Tjeldbergtind.
For ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Svolvaer visit planner.
You can fly from Bodo to Svolvaer in 2.5 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and car. In August in Svolvaer, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 51°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Nusfjord.
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Nusfjord — 1 night
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On the 11th (Fri), head off the coast to Lofoten Island, take a leisurely stroll along Nusfjord Fishing Village, then stroll through Kvalvika Beach, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Flakstad Church.
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Traveling by car from Svolvaer to Nusfjord takes 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in Nusfjord are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to drive to Harstad.
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Traveling by car from Svolvaer to Nusfjord takes 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in Nusfjord are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to drive to Harstad.
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Harstad — 2 nights
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Harstad is the second-most populated municipality in Troms county, Norway. On the 12th (Sat), stroll through Keipen, then get engrossed in the history at Trondenes Historical Centre, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Trondenes Church.
For ratings, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Harstad trip site.
Drive from Nusfjord to Harstad in 4 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Harstad can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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Drive from Nusfjord to Harstad in 4 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Harstad can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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Northern Norway travel guide
Land of the Northern Lights
Located at the northernmost tip of continental Europe, Northern Norway is a place where civilizations meet, the sun shines at midnight, and auroras paint the skies. Learn about the local culture, a mosaic of Sami, Norwegian, Finnish, and Russian influences, and see the historical attractions that stretch from prehistory to the Cold War era. Despite their modest size, the region’s cities are vibrant places with many unique architectural features and an exciting nightlife. Outside the cities, you'll find a vast area of pristine nature with mountains, fjords, lakes, and rivers. Here you can take part in a number of outdoor activities, from golfing and rock climbing in the summer, to dog sledding and skiing in the winter. Complete your Arctic vacation by tasting the local specialties, including fresh dairy products and seafood, whale and reindeer meat, and seagull eggs followed by home-brewed beer.
