Welcome to Northern Norway

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What is it like to live in Northern Norway?

“I think I will stay here in Northern Norway”

Madhulika Ringe is originally from India. However, a good impression and a series of pleasant experiences have contributed to her likely staying here in the north.

The nature

The nature in Northern Norway is nothing short of spectacular. Surrounded by majestic mountains and a beautiful archipelago full of small islands and islets, you'll find a truly special atmosphere and tranquility. It's a place where you can truly unwind and enjoy the moment.

Home

Northern Norway is probably best known for its wild and beautiful nature. From majestic mountains to deep fjords and glaciers that cut through the landscape. But for some, it's more than just a beautiful place to visit - it's our home.

The people

People from Finnmark, Tromsø, Bodø, Harstad - to name a few. We are all Northernes, and we are known for being open, honest and welcoming.

Marie Bergersen earns a living by blowing things up

We had a chat with Marie Bergersen(21), a tough girl who works as a blasting supervisor in the family business Ottar Bergersen & Sons in Bø, Vesterålen

Did you know..?

Troms and Finnmark are Norway's largest counties by area

Honningsvåg is Norway's northernmost city

Nordland stretches around 500 km from Trøndelag to Troms and Finnmark

Hammerfest was the first town in Northern Europe to get electric street lighting

Saltstraumen outside Bodø is one of the world's strongest tidal currents

Kautokeino is Norway's largest municipality in area

Norway's second largest glacier, Vestre Svartisen, is located in Nordland

Norway's oldest mountain Humpen (2,900 million years old) is located in Sør-Varanger

Spitsbergen on Svalbard is Norway's largest with an area of 37,673 km²

Alta has Northern Europe's largest concentration of rock art made by hunter-gatherers

Finnmarksløpet is Europe's longest dog race

Stetinden in Narvik municipality has been named Norway's national mountain

The Vega Islands are on UNESCO's list of world cultural heritage

Nordland county has approximately 28,000 lakes

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