ARE YOU READY FOR NORWAY?

Winter expeditions and treks in Norway

Norway is the land of nature, nature and more nature. With a population of only 4.7 million, it also happens to be the happiest country in the world. We should also consider ourselves lucky, as we undertake the most beautiful expeditions in winter nature in Norway. Norway is known for its fjords. But the inland areas are also well worth a visit. Consider Europe’s largest plateau. The Hardangervidda.

Norway is one of the few countries in Europe not a member of the European Union. No problem. You can enter Norway without a visa if you come from the Netherlands. No euro here, as Norwegians pay with their own currency. The Norwegian Krone. That adds charm to a trip. Norway borders 3 other northern countries: Sweden, Finland and Russia.

See the Northern Lights in Norway on an expedition

Far above the Arctic Circle, you have the greatest chance of seeing the Northern Lights. The Aurora Borealis. In winter, conditions are ideal for the Northern Lights. When will we see the Northern Lights?

• If it’s dark enough.
• If it is cloudless.

What kind of natural phenomenon is the Northern Lights?

The Northern Lights occur high in the atmosphere, above the clouds. When the sun is active, it shoots electrons toward the earth. That always happens when the sun is there. The pole’s magnetic field pulls electrons toward the earth. This produces a unique light phenomenon that you must have seen once. The Northern Lights.

You can discover the Northern Lights on one of Arctic Adventure’s expeditions.

The Norwegian landscape shows a land of extremes

Norway is known for its vast coastline. If you were to put those all the way back together, you would end up in Rome. Because the coastline is intersected with fjords, it is jagged and jagged. The special thing about this country is that it has 47 national parks. All the country’s major cities are on the coast: Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim and Drammen. The city of Tromsø of about 65,000 inhabitants is one of the largest cities above the Arctic Circle.

What makes this country special is that it consists of two levels: you have the coast with fjords you can sail in. In the summer, cruises are made along this coastline and guests on board view the awe-inspiring fjords. But you can also view everything from above. High plateaus include the Dovrefjell and the Hardangervidda plateau. Norway’s high mountain range is Jotunheimen with the mountains Hurrungane and Breheimen. This part contains the highest peaks, such as the Galdhøpiggen with 2469 meters and the Glittertind of 2454 meters.

The animals in winter Norway

There is a good chance of encountering wildlife in Norway. In the Hardangervidda are herds of wild reindeer. One of the last herds in Europe. Furthermore, the musk ox can be found there. A beautiful animal that can easily survive a winter of -40. Especially in the Dovre fjell you can admire these animals. If you’re lucky. Do keep your distance because they remain wild beasts.

Our expeditions in Norway

You, too, can experience this. You can become one with nature on one of our expeditions. In Norway we organize the Blue label expeditions and Red label expeditions. Approachable expeditions for the sportsman with perseverance. Among the Red label expeditions, you can think of the Heroes of Telemark Memorial expedition. A wonderful tour where you follow in the footsteps of World War II saboteurs.

Our expeditions in other arctic countries

We also organize expeditions in other countries. For example:

• the Arctic Grand Slam in Sweden
• The Crossing of the Greenland Ice Sheet.