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Norway

Dramatic landscapes and the Northern Lights await!

Ski from summit to sea in Lyngen or Finnmark, explore the spectacular Lofoten Islands and see Arctic wildlife up close in Svalbard

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Norway is the northernmost of the three Scandinavian countries. Its mountain peaks, glaciers and deep fjords, as well as its midnight sun and Northern Lights, have made it a dream destination for outdoor lovers around the world. Oslo, its capital, has a lively cultural scene and lots of green spaces to enjoy, if you visit during the summer months.

 

 

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What’s the weather like?

Thanks to a warming northern current, Norway is not as cold as Siberia or Alaska, even though they lie at the same latitude. During the summer, temperatures can reach 25℃, even in the north. If you are visiting in winter, brace for the cold!

How to get there?

Oslo’s Gardermoen airport is the main international point of entry to the country. However, several low cost airlines offer alternatives from the main European cities to secondary airports in Oslo.

Language:

Norwegian

Country Code:

+47

Currency:

Norwegian krone

Best time to visit:

If you want to see the Northern Lights, visit from November to February. For ski touring, the season is from February to April. Choose the summer months (June to August) if you want to go hiking or rock climbing.

 

 

Activities in Norway

 

Backcountry Skiing
Cross-country skiing
Heliskiing and Catskiing
Hiking

 

 

 

What People Say

  • 66 reviews

 

Daniel Ruck for Ski touring in the Narvik mountains single or multi-day trip
Bonjour Pauline et Fred, Je suis très heureux de prendre un moment aujourd’hui pour vous écrire. Le séjour au Finnmark été
exceptionnel. Clément est un excellent guide. Très dévoué, soucieux de rendre l’expérience agréable, Clément est vraiment très talentueux et dévoué. Sa personnalité est agréable, il est à l’écoute de nos besoins et démontre, malgré son jeune âge, un haut niveau de compétences et de savoir-faire. Son enseignement sur recherche de victimes suite à une avalanche est de loin, la meilleure formation que j’ai reçue à ce jour. Les paysages du Finnmark sont exceptionnels, nous avons été particulièrement chanceux pour les conditions météorologiques. Nous avons vraiment eu le loisir d’admirer ces magnifiques paysages de montagnes entre ciel et mer. L’expérience de groupe a aussi été excellente, la chimie entre les participants-es a été fort agréable. Nous avons vraiment passé de bons moments ensemble.  Je vais très certainement voyager avec vous dans le futur, l’expérience a été extrêmement positive. Au plaisir de nouvelles aventures !!! Serge
Serge Dumont for 6-day ski tour in Finnmark, Norway
La beauté des paysages est exceptionnelle. Up Ski & Mountain Guides offre un service et un encadrement remarquables. Les compétences
et la qualité de travail du guide contribuent à rendre cette expérience inoubliable. Bravo à l’équipe !!!
Serge Dumont for 6-day ski tour in Finnmark, Norway
Whow! Amazing trip in Finnmark, our guide Sylvain made the trip perfect, looking every day for the best snow conditions
and beautiful itineraries! Arriving on ski after a crazy descent in powder to the water in lonesome fjords and getting home by boat as well as kayaking to the start of itinerary on a perfect sunny day are unbeatable! Sauna after a powder day, dog sledging and watching northern lights in the night make the trip even more unforgettable!
Valentine Mercier for 6-day ski tour in Finnmark, Norway
I’ve had a absolutely amazing time with Pawel, such a thrilling adventure. Learned a lot of techniques and I will definitely
go on another adventure with Pawel. He’s methods of teaching was excellent and he is so good at what he does. Thank so much for putting me in touch with him I can highly recommend him.
Jacques ONeill for Ice climbing course for beginners in Rjukan, Norway
Fredrik guided us to a very nice location around Lyngseidet for ski touring. We had a chance to see nothern
lights during ascent !! He knows very well the Lyngen Alps region and the tour was well fitted to our expectations and ski skills. We definitely recommand to do ski tours with him. Lilie & Jerome
Jerome Favier for Northern Lights ski touring in the Lyngen Alps
Elin for Climbing Svolværgeita in the Lofoten
Fantastic trip with a great group! Edward made the most of the spring conditions. We were blessed with
sunny days – touring in shorts and t-shirts. Beautiful views, skiing over fjords, after great ascents! Long descents, all in all an amazing week!!
Kathryn Vine for Lyngen Alps, Norway, 7 Day Guided Ski Tour
My first proper ski touring trip and I didn’t really know what to expect…it was amazing In every respect. The scenery
was stunning and accommodation perfect at MIT FabLab. Haakon looked after us at FabLab and Edward out on the mountain. I felt safe and exhilarated at the same time. The group were diverse with a sense of fun and a common interest in being out on the mountains. It really was a privilege for me to share the week with them. I look forward to another trip next winter. Bob
Bob Moore for Lyngen Alps, Norway, 7 Day Guided Ski Tour
Guide was awesome.  Great terrain selection,  finding good snow and overall trip organization. Would definitely go with him in the
future.
Bob Forster for Ski touring holidays in the Lyngen Alps, Norway
Fantastic and experienced guide! We highly recommend Marius and the area of Narvik!
Sabine Zigan for Ski touring in the Narvik mountains single or multi-day trip
Ski touring in Finnmark was a wonderful experience with Explore and Share. On arriving, the Northern Lights set the stage
for a week rich in adventures and explorations. Stunning decor of never ending fjords and beautiful snow conditions allowed us to ski up the mountains, reach summits, and slalom downhill in the most remote and peaceful places in Norway. The guides made sure we had a chance to be exposed to a variety of skiing domains, with changing landscapes and views. This meant we kayaked across a fjord in order to reach the start of the ski tour, and returned to have a brief swim in cold but pure water. Meeting at the restaurant-caffe place in the evening for dinner was a treat. The food was great and the warmth of the wooden built house typical of a skiing adventure trip. Seb& Charlotte
Seb and Charlotte for 6-day ski tour in Finnmark, Norway
Super disponibilité et flexibilité des guides sur place pour satisfaire les envies du groupe et tirer un maximum du cadre
exceptionnel! Guides très relax et très sympa. Logement simple et exceptionnel à la foi: une maison typique norvégienne au bord du fjord. Nous avions donné une liste d envies par mail avant le voyage. Elles ont toutes pu être réalisées. Les guides et nous mêmes avons pu planifier les extras (sauna, kayak, chien de traîneau, pêche…) parfois avec les locaux la veille en fonction des envies et des conditions. On sent donc qu’on est pas dans un grand tour opérateur avec des activités en chaînes  réglées selon un planning stricte mais bien dans quelque chose de très humain et très personnalisé. Si possible, la seule info qui pourrait être communiquée plus tôt et plus clairement est le budget à prévoir pour ces « extras ». (Rating 4,5/5)
Arthur dM for 6-day ski tour in Finnmark, Norway
We made a wonderful one-week ski touring trip in the fabulous area of Finnmark. In all the places where we
skied, we were the only skiers, discovering every day different environment and landscape leaving us speechless.  We were guided by Sylvain and Mathieu. They were quite skilful, friendly and flexible. Skilful because they have very good knowledge about the different places/spots to go skiing (depending on the conditions). Friendly because we had fun with them and they mixed very naturally into our group of 7 friends. Flexible because they adapted the programme, on a daily basis, to the weather conditions as well as (especially) to our requests and expectations. This trip was beyond my expectations and I strongly recommend to make it.  It is important to be very clear to the guides about your expectations and your intentions so that they tailor-make the programme of the week as much as possible.
Charles P. for 6-day ski tour in Finnmark, Norway
I gave Fred one star because I booked him but never got the chance to ski with him. He booked
2 groups simultaneously and I was in the ‘wrong’ group. Also after 3 days he left the ‘other’ group to spend time with his family. Bottom line, if you book Fred, you have no idea if you’ll actually get Fred. On the logistics side Fred is useless. E.g. although he would supply groceries, we ended up doing them ourselves and although he would reimburse he still hasn’t done so. His replacement, Fabian, was a complete joke. E.g. 1. he said he only spoke French; 2. when asked about our transit back, he said he had no idea and suggested we check out the local bus. Skiing was subcontracted to local guides which were fine
Robert van Nieuwkoop for 6-day ski tour in Finnmark, Norway
Un labyrinthe de fjords enneigés, des pistes immaculées donnant directement sur la mer… Le Finnmark est réellement un fantastique terrain
de jeu pour le ski de rando, un paradis suspendu entre mer et ciel. Il y a très peu de skieurs et la nature est à couper le souffle. L’organisation pourrait être déplorable qu’il serait difficile de gâcher le voyage… Mais l’organisation n’est pas déplorable, au contraire: Fred et sa petite équipe mettent tout en oeuvre pour en faire non seulement une semaine de bon ski, mais aussi un temps convivial, spontané. Ils ont de bonnes relations sur place et sont flexibles, ce qui ajoute beaucoup à l’expérience. Je recommande chaudement!
Alban V. for 6-day ski tour in Finnmark, Norway
Charles N. for 6-day ski tour in Finnmark, Norway
Sublime experience ! Although the beauty had been well telegraphed by my predecessor friends, I was still astonished by the
beauty of the pristine landscape and nature. Facing a slope covered in snow while being surrounded by fjords is the best combination of colors and drasticity at the same time. The local team headed by Artur is exceptionally efficient, always coordinated night and day, and very competent. The fact that Artur lives on site is particularly helpful.  A couple of notes to future visitors: (1) always go where Artur tells you (he knows where the good spots, finessed based on the local conditions), and (2) go with the boat and dingy, and start the ascent from the beach, at least once on your stay.  Our guide David Pellissier from Aosta was a great resource and companion: very safe, straight-shooter, and always tuned to the group’s wishes and pace.
Charly W. for Ski touring on Uløya island, Lyngen Alps
Competent, chilled and very nice guide who makes sure you get the trip that suits you. He was very patient
and gave very valuable tips after each climb. I’ll definitely consider him should I go ice climbing in Norway again!
Juan Nguyen for Ice climbing course for beginners in Rjukan, Norway
I went ice climbing with Pawel in Rjukan. I had an awesome time and I learned a lot. Pawel is
both a highly skilled climber and guide (IFMGA). His instruction was clear and very helpful. He knows the area well and ensured we were first on site and didn’t have to wait at the crag. He is cheerful and easy to get along with. Could not ask for more. I’ll definitely look him up next timing climbing in Norway.
Ole Henry Halvorsen for 2-day Ice climbing in Rjukan (Norway) with a guide
 

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