1. Northern Lights safari – when the sky starts to dance

The Northern Lights are the kind of experience that makes you forget both time and temperature. You stand outside in the dark, breathing in crisp, cold air – and then it happens: green light moving across the sky like a quiet dance. It feels almost unreal, as if nature is putting on a show just for those of you looking up. To make it even more special, pair your Northern Lights chase with a snowshoe walk – there’s something deeply calming about moving through the snow while you wait for the sky to light up.
📍 Experience it in: Bodø, Tromsø, Narvik

2. Dog sledding – speed and pure winter joy

Dog sledding is equal parts adventure and pure happiness. It starts with excited paws and that buzz of anticipation in the air, before you glide across the snow at a steady pace. You feel the crisp winter air on your face, hear the sled whisper over the trail – and suddenly, everything else feels far away. It’s the kind of experience that gives you both a rush and a sense of calm at the same time.
📍 Experience it in: Tromsø, Narvik

3. Ski touring – views worth every step

Ski touring in the north is the perfect blend of effort and calm. You move steadily uphill as the landscape opens up more and more – mountains, fjords, and winter light that makes everything feel bigger than you expected. Then comes the reward at the top: the kind of view that makes you stop for a moment, catch your breath, and simply take it all in.
📍 Experience it in: Tromsø

4. The Hurtigruten Museum – coastal history worth experiencing

Hurtigrutemuseet is a perfect spring activity when you want to experience Northern Norway at a slower pace, while still getting that “wow, I didn’t know this” feeling. Hurtigruten is Norway’s iconic coastal route, and here you get a closer look at the stories that have shaped life along the coast. A great break between outings – and an experience that adds a bit more depth to your trip.
📍 Experience it in: Stokmarknes

5. The Arctic University Museum of Norway – Sámi culture and history

If you’re curious about Northern Norway, the Arctic University Museum of Norway is a stop that adds a whole new perspective to your trip. Here, you can learn more about Sámi culture and history, and gain a deeper understanding of the people and traditions that have been part of the north for generations. It’s a calm, thoughtful experience – and one that stays with you long after you’ve left.
📍 Experience it in: Tromsø

6. Kayaking in the archipelago – fresh air, slow pace

Kayaking in the north has a special kind of quiet to it. You glide through the water at your own pace, feel the fresh air, and see the coastline from a completely different angle. Spring makes it even better – brighter days, calmer conditions, and that feeling that the season is just beginning. Perfect if you want to stay active while still slowing things down a little.
📍 Experience it in: Harstad

7. Rampen Via Ferrata – airy, thrilling, unforgettable

Rampen Via Ferrata is a summer experience for anyone who wants a little thrill – in the best possible way. You climb through exposed terrain, feel your body working, and get rewarded with views that only get better the higher you go. Just challenging enough, just adventurous enough – and almost impossible not to smile once you reach the top.
📍 Experience it in: Bodø

8. RIB safari with sea eagles – Saltstraumen or Trollfjorden

This is Northern Norway at full speed. You head out onto the water with wind in your face and sea spray in the air, while the landscape around you feels both vast and close at the same time. And when the sea eagle appears, something always shifts – it glides above the fjord with a calm that’s the perfect contrast to the rush of the ride. The kind of day you’ll feel in your body long afterwards.
📍 Experience it in: Bodø, Stokmarknes

9. The Sherpa Stairs and the cable car/gondola – Tromsø from above

The Sherpa Stairs is one of those hikes that gives you maximum reward without taking up your entire day. Built by Sherpas from Nepal, the steps lead you steadily upwards as the views open up more and more. Once you reach the top, you’ll see Tromsø from its very best angle. Pair it with the cable car or gondola if you want to make the experience even easier to fit in – and still have plenty of energy left for the rest of your summer day.
📍 Experience it in: Tromsø

10. Whale safari (Andenes) – when the ocean holds its breath

Whale watching is the kind of experience that makes you feel just how vast Northern Norway really is. You’re out at sea, looking out and waiting – and then, suddenly, the surface breaks. A glimpse, a movement, a back rising into view before slipping away again. There’s a rare kind of quiet, and that’s exactly what makes it so powerful. Autumn adds an extra atmosphere, with crisp air and a feeling of being far out in the open.
📍 Experience it in: drive from Stokmarknes to Andenes

11. Harstad Bike Park – speed and thrill

Harstad Bike Park is perfect when you want a bit of speed and a lot of fun on your trip. It’s that ideal mix of energy and achievement, without needing to overthink it. Autumn makes it even better: crisp air, bold colours, and that “just one more run” feeling that somehow makes the day fly by.
📍 Experience it in: Harstad

12. Våg Havbadstue – a warm pause by the sea

There’s something truly special about winding down at Våg Havbadstue, a seaside sauna, after a day out in the north. You feel the warmth return to your body, your breathing slows, and you look out over the sea as the crisp autumn air makes everything feel extra clear. It’s a simple pause, yet still a little luxurious – and it sets a calmer pace for the rest of your trip.
📍 Experience it in: Harstad

13. Narvik War Museum – history with depth

Narvik War Museum is a stop that adds a different kind of weight to your trip. The museum tells the story of Narvik during the Second World War, and why the town played such an important role in the war years. It gives you a new perspective on both the town and the surrounding landscape – and you leave with a deeper understanding of the place you’re visiting. Perfect on autumn days when you want to combine outdoor experiences with something more meaningful.
📍 Experience it in: Narvik

When you’re heading to Northern Norway, it’s even better to have a base that makes everything else easy. With Strawberry hotels, you stay smart and central – so you can spend more time exploring and less time on logistics. Think a great breakfast before the day begins, a comfortable place to return to afterwards, and a basecamp you’ll genuinely look forward to coming back to.

Adventure outside. Comfort inside. Just the way we like it.