The midnight sun burns bright well
into the night from mid-May into
August above the Arctic Circle.
Photo © HOME AT FIRST
 

Getting Around Northern Norway: There is no comprehensive public transportation in the region — other than coastal steamers. There is also little traffic. And, in recent years, many new bridges and tunnels have been constructed throughout northern Norway, making self-drive touring much faster and surer. Most Home At First visitors travel by air to/from the region, and have a rental car while there. Note that, while cars may be equipped for arctic conditions, the driver and passengers may not be. Be sure to know road and weather conditions before driving long distances in the arctic.

Getting to/from Northern Norway: It is possible to get to far northern Norway via rental car, train from Sweden to Narvik, and Hurtigrute Coastal Steamship Services to/from Bergen and other Norwegian North Sea ports. However, distance, remoteness, and weather concerns make flying to/from Tromsø Airport from locations further south in NORWAY or SWEDEN the most practical means of travelling back and forth across the Arctic Circle.

Driving above the Arctic Circle
requires vigilance for new hazards:
migrating herds of reindeer, and huge,
OBSTINATE moose blocking the roadway,
PLUS snow and ice even in July and August.

 

WILD REINDEER — PART OF A HERD —  PHOTOGRAPHED
FROM A CAR SOUTH OF TROMSØ.
photo © HOME AT FIRST