Just had a great snowmobile tour with guide Fábio from "Activities in Abisko". Although he is not Swedische but Portugese, he was very knowligable about many things in the national park. But had also many other fun facts for us. I'd really recommend this company and guide.

I just had a blast joining the Snowshoe activity with Anna and Ben. These two created a really nice atmosphere, patiently helped us with the snowshoes and showed us a very nice spot for walking including a breathtaking view and a detour on a frozen lake. The icing on the cake was that we even saw the Northern Lights on our afternoon walk. Definitely something, you should try out.

★★★★★ What an incredible experience! The snowmobile tour was absolutely fantastic—breathtaking views, a thrilling ride, and an all-around unforgettable adventure. Our guide, Fabio, made it even better. Super chill, great to talk with, and full of interesting stories. He made sure we had the best time while keeping everything smooth and enjoyable. Hands down, the best experience ever! We’ll definitely be back and hope to ride with Fabio again :)

We did the snowmobile tour with this company and Fabio was our guide. The ride was awesome, the terrain was incredible, and most importantly, Fabio was amazing! He is humourous and he has lots of interesting stories. We had the best snowmobile ride here in abisko!

On December 22, 2024, I went on a snowmobile tour and was very excited! After being kitted out with the necessary winter clothing and a clear technical briefing on the vehicle, we set off. We were only a very small group, which made the whole experience very enjoyable because the guide was able to respond well to our needs. The tour went at a leisurely pace over hills and smaller mountains to beautiful viewpoints nearby. Which was just about all we could manage due to the pace and the already quite dusky time of day (the tour started at 2 pm). I really enjoyed the experience! All the information we received about the landscape and the snowmobiling itself was just great. Thanks to the young man in the photo (unfortunately I can't remember his name 😞) for a great experience!

Great snowmobile tour with Fabio. Apart from being extremely outgoing, Fabio is also very knowledgeable of the area, providing interesting facts along the way. Loved it and will return next year!

We booked the morning skidoo tour. It was unique and amazing. We were only a group of four. Anna was our tour guide. She was super friendly and our tour was around 3-4 hours. From the morning light to the sunset and a bit in the dark. We were all super excited. Anna did a great job showing us the beauty of the wildness of her home Sweden. And we could meet her friendly dog Scout and his friends. <3 What a day it was. :-)

Peter was a wonderful guide: knowledgeable, patient, flexible, creative and friendly are some of the adjectives that come to mind. With a background in science and photography, he has a wealth of experience and knowledge, both basic and esoteric, such that he is able to explain and expound upon the things we saw and experienced in a way that people with all levels of knowledge and sophistication can understand and learn. On our late February/early March trip we saw the Aurora Borealis from several perspectives and came to well understand the variables that influence what the eye and the camera see. We saw many moose, some reindeer, ptarmigan, and even spotted a red fox. Beyond the Aurora, the snowmobiling and dogsledding were highlights (thanks Irina at Outback Abisko and Leah at Kiruna Dogsled!). We enjoyed a visit to the IceHotel where Peter explained the engineering and artistry that go into constructing the hotel every year. During a day's excursion to Norway to take in some of the fjords, we learned about the Sami people, their culture and history. We felt well cared-for at every step and would highly recommend Peter/LapplandMedia to anyone considering a visit to that part of the world.

I've just come back from a 6 day tour with Peter Rosen and it was seriously an awesome trip filled with ticking off many bucket list items. We went dog sledding, reindeer sledding, saw the aurora lights, ice hotel and more! Peter is also very well known in the places we visited and you could tell from the way people treated our group. I'm also into photography and Peter gave our group of six people a camera each and also had some serious lenses and camera bodies in his kit for those that wanted it. Even though I've been into photography for over a decade, I still learnt a lot from Peter who is a professional photographer. But if you're not confident in photography but still interested, he's also a good teacher and very patient. For the photographers out there he had wide lenses for landscape pics and tele-lenses for animals. Overall, I'm really happy with the photos I took on the tour because of Peter's help! He was also a biologist previously, so he's very knowledgable and passionate about the animals and nature. Very educational! We were also introduced to the indigenous Sami people which I knew very little of before but was an enlightening experience hearing their history. The different accomodation we had was also very good and had no problems with it. Also while dog sledding at night, I accidentally forgot to zip my jacket pocket and my phone had fallen out without me noticing until we arrived back at camp around midnight. I was distraught but Peter took me along the path on his ski mobile and we searched much of the night for it. We didn't find my phone in the end but I'm still appreciative of Peter after a long day that he would help me out still. Highly recommend this trip to anyone thinking about it and wish to be more out there with nature. Peter is a great tour guide and we still keep in touch even now we're home.

If you have ever wanted to see the Northern Lights and want the chance to see them in a breath-taking and awe-inspiring place then book with Peter and his team and visit this stunning part of Sweden. Practical things like advice on clothing to bring and what will be provided plus info about camera kit all sorted in advance. Dietary requirements sorted without fuss and food was superb (I asked for a vegan menu). Nothing is too much trouble. Activities are fantastic - dog sledding, reindeer sledding, watching moose in the wild, visiting the Ice Hotel and just being in the landscape. I left part of my heart in Sweden - I expected to be emotional when I saw the aurora but the place touched my soul with its quiet beauty, its lovely and graceful people and winter in all of its glory. I loved it. Can’t wait to go back!

This photography tour with Peter was absolutely amazing. As an amateur I had heaps of help and got some fantastic photos at the most beautiful locations. I can't recommend Peter's tours highly enough. Well worth travelling half way round the world to experience this and I would do it again in a heartbeat. And you will see the northern lights - Peter has had 100% success rate on his tours as he is a local so knows how to chase them. Book up now - you won't regret it. Jackie Australia

A must for wanderlust travellers and aspiring photographers. We had an amazing time with Peter who is such a sincere and modest person. Chasing the aurora can be challenging, but finding the best spots for a beautiful composition is what makes this tour special and unique. Be aware that this is a photography oriented tour. Our goal was to learn a bit more about shooting at night and Peter, who is a knowledgeable photographer, took every bit of time to show us some tips & tricks in post processing. Apart from that Peter went out of his way to accommodate all of his guests wishes, as there were some with a lesser interest in photography and more for massages and spa's. Even then Peter managed to organise a full packed itinerary and keep everyone happy. Biggest highlight for us was being out with the dogs all morning and even a full evening. Some of our best photos were with the sled dogs in the composition. Things feel more authentic and less touristy when your enjoying hot tea in a tipi with a fireplace. We left with great experiences and new friends and would recommend this tour to our family and friends. Thanks again Peter!

Peter was a gun from the very beginning. We spent 6 days together on a private tour with the family. Peter was so personable and patient. He was very flexible and passionate about what he does - and it definitely showed! We were generously provided with professional cameras and lots of cool lenses to use on our daily activities. Even if there wasn't an aurora to chase that night, there was always something else to do. My highlight would have been the private dog-sledding tours that we did during the day and again at night. So unique and priceless! Having Peter lead us around these 6 days, you could really see the rapport and support he had from the local community and businesses - they all knew who he was and would treat us well because of him! Peter was always patient in explaining how to use the camera, and also the theories behind the auroras. So knowledgeable! I have learned so much and done so many things that I would never have done if it weren't for this tour! Unforgettable and priceless experience. Thank you Peter!!

I highly recommend Peter of Lappland Media and appreciated all his efforts in helping myself and my family have an unforgettable holiday. In fact, I have already started recommending Peter by word of mouth back home and I share the same to you as well if you are currently reading this and considering taking one of his tours! Prior to joining Peter's tour, I had no photography experience and am generally a slow moving traveller. I had never imagined seeing any auroras or being able to travel to such a northern part of the world (as I usually don't adapt well to cold climates coming from the Southern Hemisphere). Peter really accommodated for me personally and made this tour an adventure I will never forget. One of the best characteristics of having Peter as a tour guide is his attention to detail. Aside from his incredible skills as a photographer and his vast wealth of knowledge in almost everything related to the things/activities you see and do, he was so accommodating in all the little things throughout the tour. Examples of this include: the cold weather clothing and gear he provided (which saved me from catching a cold!), the quality of accommodation and food vendors he partners with, the drinks he offers, casual conversations over meals, even down to sourcing a hairdryer for us at one of the accommodation spots. Peter is also very adaptable and patient. He attempts to accommodate for every member in his tour group, regardless of your travel style and/or interests. I appreciated the fact that Peter was very patient with me when I would ask him the same basic photography related question at least 5 times. He would also offer other activities that were not included in the regular program to accommodate for individual interests. Something that surprised me was that I enjoyed using the telephoto lens and taking photos of moose. I also thoroughly enjoyed reindeer and dog sledding, as well as the conversations I would have with the locals in the lavvus at various stops in the tour. Ultimately, we were able to see an Aurora on more than one occasion and that was pretty amazing. Every few hours each day, I observed Peter keeping an eye on the relevant data to ensure he would be able to help our group catch the best Aurora that night. He would always have all his photography equipment ready to go and a few hot drinks on the side. He was always many steps ahead and ready to chase the Aurora. Thankyou Peter for a once in a lifetime great experience!

What an unforgettable experience in Abisko with Lights over Lapland! We joined the 4-night Autumn Abisko Aurora Chase and were impressed from the very start. Despite gloomy skies on our first night, the guides’ dedication was remarkable. We drove nearly an hour east and checked multiple spots to find clear skies. It truly reassured us how committed they were to helping everyone see the northern lights. After that, we had 3 amazing nights with different Aurora shows. A huge thank-you to Sara, who went above and beyond: scouting the best viewing spots, helping with camera setups, keeping us warm, and ensuring we enjoyed every moment. Thanks to her, we witnessed a breathtaking Aurora Corona dancing overhead for over 30 minutes, a moment we’ll never forget (staying out well past the end of the tour!). We also loved the morning hike to Lake Torneträsk and the delta with Felix, a 2-hour walk surrounded by breathtaking autumn views. It was both relaxing and enriching. Overall, Lights over Lapland made this an exceptional experience. You might think you can chase the lights on your own, but having expert guides who understand the terrain, weather, and microclimates makes all the difference. Truly the best decision of our trip - highly recommended!

What an absolutely amazing experience! Lights Over Lapland put together a tour package that was incredible. Four nights at the Abisko STF, winter coveralls, cameras, tripods, a guided hike in the Abisko National Park, and a guided chase of Northern Lights each night. Luckily we caught them in all their glory 2 nights and partially 1 night. Our communication with Jeanette and Rachel before and during our trip was excellent. They answered all of our questions promptly and I had many. Our nightly guide, Felix, was so knowledgeable and personable. We really enjoyed his company. Gavin, who led another group, was happy to help with our camera equipment and answer any questions. Sara, a laid back world traveler, took us on a very memorable hike. Her passion for the outdoors was evident. We thank you all for making this bucket list trip one we will always remember fondly.

Felix was our Northern Lights guide — professional, friendly, and passionate. He patiently helped us set up our cameras and shared fascinating knowledge about the aurora. On the last day, it rained in Abisko, but he drove us away from the clouds in search of clear skies. Sara was our hiking guide and led us along a stunning trail where we enjoyed breathtaking lake reflections. She’s also an excellent photographer!

Amazing stay, based at the Tourist Station in the Abisko National Park. Brilliant service by Lights over Lapland with all enquiries, prior and post booking, answered promptly & efficiently by email and use of the app. Info about what to bring, activities & travel arrangements was exceedingly helpful. Wonderful morning hike from the Tourist Station, led by Felix, who shared lots of info about the wildlife, nature, landscape and seasons at Abisko. The highlight for me was being at the river delta with the sunshine bringing out amazing Autumn colours, and walking across the river to the waters edge of the lake. For 4 nights of the Abisko Autumn Aurora Chase, we were EXCEEDINGLY well looked after by Sara, with prebooked cameras, tripods, backpacks, headtorches & overalls all provided with fabulous instruction & constant support while out at night, and her knowledge of local locations resulted in seeing the aurora AND getting great pics for 3 out of 4 nights. Couldn't fault anything!! Thanks to Sara, Felix and all at Lights Over Lapland who worked so hard for us <3

We enjoyed our Abisko National Park Scenic Morning Hike with our wonderful guide Gavin so much so that we decided to book the Autumn Abisko Aurora Chase the same night to continue exploring what Abisko has to offer with Gavin and the LoL team and guests! It was a really beautiful and educational hike, and Gavin was really lovely, knowledgeable, kind and patient throughout. Having a photography background, Gavin was also able to bring us to great spots for beautiful photos! We also even tried out walking on a frozen part of the lake! The Northern Lights chase at night was exciting and we’re so glad we managed to catch the northern lights (our first time ever!) with the expertise, strategic planning, and patience of Gavin and Miquel (and with a bit of luck given the weather). We also enjoyed some snacks and warm lingonberry juice over fire to end the magical night. Thanks Gavin, Miquel and the team at LoL for such magical experience!

The Autumn Abisko Aurora Chase was a fantastic experience! A big shoutout to our guide Sara Brockmann. She was amazing. Super friendly, and very knowledgeable about history, lifestyle and nature of the region. She helped us with camera settings to make sure we got those stunning photos of the northern lights, which was awesome. We saw the lights at the first try right on the shore of Torneträsk lake, surrounded by incredible scenery. After the chase, we all sat around a cozy fire, and she brought out gingerbread cookies and hot lingonberry juice, perfect after a cold night! On our way back to Abisko, we stopped for one last peek at the sky from the Abisko Turiststation a truly magical view. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun, a marvelous experience with an awesome guide!

We had an amazing time joining the Lights over Lapland AB autumn aurora-chasing tour. In particular, our guide Sara Brockmann was truly responsible and trustworthy. She led us to a perfect lakeside spot where we witnessed multiple displays of the northern lights. Even more special, I proposed to my girlfriend there. Sara thoughtfully took photos for us — and, of course, she took great photos for everyone, not just us. She also prepared a cozy campfire, warm lingonberry juice, and gingerbread cookies to keep us warm. All in all, thanks to Sara’s help, we had an absolutely wonderful night. Finally, we wish everyone traveling to Abisko to see the aurora good weather and clear skies!

Great experience. Reached there by cable chair lift during mid-summer time, single digit temperature. I can see the beautiful lake; I can feel the snow on the mountain which is melting slowly. Good for hiking, but need professional shoes and maps, paths showing on Google Maps are not precise enough.

Amazing hike, it rained a bit but clear views and fresh water too! The cafe is great!

I visited the sky station in December 2021. Sadly, it was cloudy that day. Even after waiting till almost 1 am, I didn't get the chance to see the dancing lights. The sky cleared up for a moment, thus got a glimpse of the green light. The most amazing part of the trip was definitely taking the chairlift through the dark to the top of the mountain. The tour guide showed the way from the STF to the base of the station, where everyone was given a warm overall and a pair of boots. It gets extremely cold while going up the mountain on the open chairlift. The sky station is quite cozy and nicely decorated. There is a cafe inside. The tour included a presentation about aurora. A lifetime experience indeed.

20 minutes up 900ft to the Café, it's a very peaceful ride, and the view of course is just breathtaking. If you're not going up there to ski, you can relax and watch people weaving through the blanket of snow. The staff are lovely. The Café experience is a little unique. I highly recommend. It's worth the trek 🏔😌

Nice experience taking chairlift up to the station at Mt Nuolja. Took around 30mins. No sighting of the northern lights though. Kudos to the guide for clear explanation of lights and its myths. We remained at the station and chose not to hike further up due to cold weather (-18c). A good alternative is to go up spiraling case to top of building.

Best scenic view Take the open chair ride to the mountain and then sat down at the open view deck and enjoy/ relax We walked down to Aurora sky station from Abisko guest house. It was approx 4 Km trail and you can view a canyon during the journey

Absolutely breathtaking views at the top. Takes around 20 minutes to go up where there are hiking trails which take you up higher. Definitely a must visit!

This is actually more than five stars. You should go there in summer. Otherwise there is only snow to see. In summer it's such a paradise. If you're living in Sweden add this to your bucket list. The road view is fantastic and extremely beautiful. I give five Stars to Abisko waterfall too. Here I have attached some photos for you. You have to take a hike there. Be ready for it. If I saw something ugly, it was big annoying mosquitos all around me asking me to feed them. If I didn't hold tight, sure they take me with them 🤣.

Abisko national Park has a lot of different paths to walk, each offering a great view no matter the time of year. Went in the autumn before the snow came, and the landscape here is truly unique. A must see in swedish Lapland.

We didn't know about this place and stopped here by an accident – we say a river with a mighty stream. We took a walk along the canyon and discovered the trails, and another waterfall. The place is very picturesque on a sunny day, the water is cristal blue and we were lucky to see it in its full.

Great hiking trails along the river but I don’t recommend to hike the King’s trail in the summer. Lots of mosquitoes around the wet area.

Here is some information about Abisko National Park: ​Location: Abisko National Park is located in the Swedish province of Lapland, within Kiruna Municipality, about 195 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. It is situated near the border with Norway, on the shores of Lake Torneträsk. ​Landscape: The park features a stunning alpine landscape with a valley surrounded by the Abisko Alps. The Abiskojåkka river flows through the valley and a dramatic canyon. The area is characterized by birch forests, alpine meadows, and permafrost terrain. ​Key Attractions and Activities: ​Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis): Abisko is considered one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights due to its unique microclimate, which often results in clear skies. The Aurora Sky Station, accessible by a chairlift on Mount Nuolja, provides an excellent vantage point. ​Midnight Sun: Being well within the Arctic Circle, the park experiences the Midnight Sun during the summer months, a period of continuous daylight. ​Hiking: The park is the starting point (or end point) for the famous Kungsleden (The King's Trail), a 440-kilometer hiking trail that traverses the Scandinavian mountain range. There are also many shorter, well-maintained trails for day hikes. ​Other Activities: Depending on the season, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, dog-sledding, and ice fishing. ​Wildlife: The park's fauna includes animals such as reindeer and moose. Smaller herbivores like lemmings are also present. Predators that may be found in the area include golden eagles, brown bears, polar foxes, lynx, and wolverines, though sightings are not guaranteed. The park is also known for its rich birdlife.

Beautiful in winter, there are many winter hikes available, worth a visit, even if you don’t get the chance to see the aurora!

Beautiful park offering 5 walking trails. A perfect spot to view the northern lights. There's a tourist information center including a small restaurant next to the park's starting point.

The only good thing about this park was that the animals had a lot of space, it was really nice to see. However, it is way overpriced for what you actually got to see. The goats and sheep were right near the entrance and you could even go into the goat enclosure if you wanted. The enclosures are set up in a way that makes it very hard to see the animals. If the price was reduced it wouldn’t have been as bad, but any child would have been exceedingly disappointed with the lack of animals. There was only 1 moose (that we could see), couldn’t see the wolves at all, couldn’t see the reindeer, saw the bears, couldn’t see the Lynx, saw the deer, couldn’t see the Musk Ox.

We had the most incredible experience here! Even with the large, natural enclosures, we saw EVERY animal except for the wolverine. I went in with low expectations because natural habitat zoos give the animals plenty of places to get away and hide from the visitors, but that wasn't the case during our visit. We loved it.

We visited the Polar park today in the awful rain but still it was a great place to visit just remember your waterproofs of it's raining as it's obvious out in the open. We arrived and we where greeted At the entrance by a very friendly lady who told us all about the park and some advice on how best to spend our time. We spent over two hours walking around the park enjoying seeing the animals though due to the poor weather we couldn't see the Lynx or Wolverine but it's one of those things you have to expect unless you arrive as they are feeding the animals in the morning. We managed to see all the other animals and it was nice to see they had big enclosures in a very natural environment. After getting drenched in the rain we headed back to the cafe and had lunch which was very nice and even tried a reindeer burger which was beautiful. There was also a well stocked gift shop there too if you fancied a trinket for your visit. Overall a really interesting place to go and see some of Norway's wildlife and learn more about them.

Great zoo, must do the tour with a guide. That makes it great, otherwise you would not see the animals at all. As they just want some food, and they can do some tricks as well.

Park is really nice, great maintained, with a cozy small dining space and souvenir shop at the entrance. On the day of my visit was quite a rain, so I suggest to check up on weather forecast beforehand 😌 If you decide to have a quick bite, reindeer hamburger was 10/10.

Make sure you go on the guided tour, our guide was able to get all the animals except the lynx to come out. Otherwise you can spend hours staring through the trees trying to see any animals

Amazing park, you might not see all the animals unless you go with the feeding at 16.30. but in my opinion that is a good thing, the animals can hide and seek rest. They are not on display like a attraction and the animal wellfair seems really really good❤️ i got to see all the animals❤️

The location of this ski resort is amazing. I loved spending a day here, however it was very disappointing to learn on arrival that there was a skiing competition that was blocking 3 of the 5 available slopes. They eventually opened them gradually. Also, keep in mind there are 2 lifts closed for the season (see attached photo). I don't think this is very clean on their website.

Amazing views from the top. Worth every penny!

Ski in the view of the sea, snowy mountains and the star, even if you are lucky, the northern light. Stunning runs.

The gondolas up to the top gives a beautiful view of Narvik and the sea. Each gondola has 10 seat. 👍🚡 The restaurant at the top only serves simple foods and drinks. 👎 Out of 3 automates for buying parking and gondola tour only 1 worked! 🅿️👎

Rental equipment is very low quality and very expensive for that also. Additionally, the person at the rental was extremely rude of us. He did not understand our English and since he did not understand, he made fun of us. If you can't talk English properly, it's you I should make fun of. Sorry, we definitely won't take a vacation here again. Great job.

Enjoyed the 10 seater gondola ride, took under 5 minutes. No big queues and still enough space with skis and snowboards. People are friendly and staff are amazing to get you sorted for your rental gear. Day pass and rental is all fairly priced. The view from the top is amazing!

The best ski resort in the world. Feels like skiing towards the big fjord and city underneath. Truly fantastic and magical. Thank you for amazing service and smiling people working there, and I'll keep coming back for this.

I loved this museum - the smaller of two in the centre of Narvik. It tells the story of the Ofoten railway that carries iron ore from Kiruna in Sweden to the ice free port of Narvik for export around the world. There is a simulated carriage where you can watch a film - imagining travelling in the train. There is also a changing exhibition which marked the building of the railway from St Petersburg to Murmansk across the Kola peninsula. There is a cafe area downstairs where you can help yourself to drinks and toilets. There were steps to enter and stairs to get upstairs. It is probably best to check it is open before you go - but it seems to usually open at 10am

Very cute little Museum with a lot of attention to detail. The instant was included in the price. Well worth a visit. Recommend 😊

Nice place with a lot of media. We liked several things, but I let you discover it.

Train is closed, doesn't say so on the website. From what I've seen of the other reviews a lot of the exhibits are now gone

Beautiful situated museum on a hill. The museum covers mostly the industrial history of Narvik. A must see for train fanatics.

Great little place for some local culture and history.ake sure you sit and watch the videos. Great little gift shop too

Small museum but with interesting material about the history of the Iron mining and railtransport to the habor of Narvik.

One of many WWII museums in Norway, like always with a local touch; here about the battle over Narvik, massively destroyed. A must for anyone interested in our recent history as it relates to occupation of other countries.

Learning more about Norway’s history completely changed my road trip experience through the country. The museum clearly shows Norway’s position during one of the most significant wars in human history. Understanding the past, the battles, and the losses also makes us reflect on the present, the future, and the value of life. If you get the chance, it’s definitely worth setting aside a few hours to dive deeper into this part of Norwegian history. The museum is very complete, with artifacts from the time such as letters, radios, clothing, photos, audio recordings, weapons, and even vehicles. It was an intense and transformative visit that I truly recommend!

We had the most wonderful experience in this poorly advertised Museum. We were lucky enough to have a private after-hours tour with the very knowledgeable Alf. We had no idea that we would be so thoroughly engrossed for about 1 ½ hours. The original items housed here are incredible - weapons, uniforms, battle and invasion information and pieces from daily lives. These are things we had only ever seen in movies. Really nice presentation and a really thoughtful, well-curated Museum. We couldn’t believe how small and inadequate the signage is- this is an amazing Museum and deserves more notice.

The museum has a strong focus on the World War II fighting in and around Narvik … to gain control over the harbor (and the steel that was shipped here). Towards the end it asks: How far could you go to for what you believe is right? Difficult question, isn‘t it!? We recommend visiting the museum while in Narvik, in particular if you plan to visit Kiruna.

While the museum was not that large, it was a informative and enjoyable visit.

Excellent museum. Superbly laid out with engaging exhibits and an extraordinary number of local artifacts from WWII. (Even though I'm not a militaria buff, it really captured my interest. It really brings to life the background to Narvik's WWII story by explaining the military campaigns and the impact on the local people). Recommended.

This is a Museum with a story telling the World War II from Norways perspective. Incredible artefacts from the war, including replicas, regenerated voice of war victims, shows and exhibitions. It's best experienced with reading through the captions and listening to the voiceovers on the 'Euseum' app. A third floor has a more general view on wars and the perspectives on killing other human beings. Must visit!

Good hike with awesome views. Average hikers can make it to 1300m which is just before the last narrow rocky ridge to the Stetinden peak. Definitely worth doing.

Not really any good place to stop to really take a look at it, still a very cool shaped mountain

Sydpillaren. 18h car to car. Amazing.

The Summit! Real life soap on Dutch TV

It’s such an awe inspiring mountain, I’m driving past it one my way to work everyday.

The most beautiful mountain in Narvik, North of Norway

Such a beautiful place

(Translated by Google) Tried to go out to Adolfkanonene, but it wasn't easy. The Adolf cannons are located in the military area and you must sign up for a guided tour. Was told that if there were enough registrants there would be a turn. I think there is little information about the possibility of a trip. (Original) Prøvde å gå ut til Adolfkanonene,men det var ikke enkelt. Adolfkanonene ligger på militært området og man må melde seg på guidet tur. Ble fortalt at om det var nok påmeldte blir det tur. Synes det er lite informasjon om muligheten for en tur.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic cannons that were once deployed on Hel outside G Danish Poland where the First World War started on 1 Sep. 1939. These 4 were moved to the Trondenes peninsula near Harstad. The foundation still stands at Hel to this day. These guns were originally intended for ships but were instead used for land-based festung Norwegen. Beautifully restored, recommend visiting Harstad. It was last fired in 1957. (Original) Fantastiske kanoner som i sin tid var utplassert på Hel utenfor G Dansk Polen der første verdenskrig startet 1 sep. 1939. Disse 4 ble flyttet til Trondenes halvøya ved Harstad. Fundamentet står fortsatt på Hel den dag i dag. Disse kanoner var egentlig tenkt til ship men ble istedenfor brukt til landbasert festung Norwegen. Flott resetaurert anbefaler å legge turen innom Harstad. Sist den ble avfyrt i 1957.

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, we were unable to visit it, as it is a military area that requires advance booking and reservation. It is sad to have to take a bus and walk further to discover it. (Original) Infelizmente não pudemos visitar, pois se trata de uma área militar que demanda um solicitação antecipada e reserva. Triste é ter que pegar um ônibus s fazer mais uma caminhada para descobrir isso.

(Translated by Google) Tired place hard to get in and impossible to get out. (Original) Sliten sted vanskelig å komme seg inn og umulig å komme seg ut.

(Translated by Google) Fascinating war history. (Original) Fasinerende krigshistorie.

Brought my daughter here for an Easter Sunday. Asked if the priest could baptize her with the other children during the mass but apparently it wasn’t appropriate so I don’t know what they are doing here, but it’s not God’s work. It’s a nice museum but it’s run by a bunch of charlatans that do not understand anything about what the church should be. Stay away if you appreciate anything holy! There are plenty of other places to visit.

Rather plain looking Medieval church built since 14th century. I did not see inside , it was closed. There are many headstones in the surrounding cemetery. There is a monument for Russian prisoners of wars died during Nazi occupation. The church is on the water edge and it is serene and beautiful.

Very pretty church with a scenic walk (or quicker bus ride)!

Nice, quiet. Beautiful views. Easy walk during snowy day today.

A very peaceful Christian church, backed by the sea, with beautiful scenery, is the best place to travel and relax

Lovely church but as a non believer, I did not really want to waste time sitting through a service, whish was a mandatory part of out tour. Would have liked more information on history of the church and it's fortification, which is unusual for a church.

We visited today from the Hurtigruten boat with about 100 people. The priest led a short bilingual service for us. It was very special. Thank you.

Located in the Northern Lofoten town of Harstad , this historical center and the adjacent church and it’s cemetery are a very unique combination of Viking history and the World War II Prisoner of War camp for the Russian soldiers captured by the Nazi Germans occupying Norway . Also added bonus is one of the oldest Viking Churches in Norway .

Very dark inside so it's difficult to read the descriptions. However, outside was very interesting with a Viking lodge and some branch fencing. Only $17 US for seniors so it was OK.

Interesting exhibitions showing timeline of history in the region. Some signs etc only in Norwegian but a lot in English. Take a translator with you to read these texts. Some of the monitors were not working which was a pity. Admission price is a bit high (NOK190 for adults - seniors NOK170). The farm is interesting for kids but you do not see too much of great interest except perhaps for the stave church if you have not seen one before.

Quick bus ride from central bus station. The museum has very comprehensive displays of Harstad’s history from 500 through WWII. Good video about the medieval church that was built here and was one of the largest in the area (you may need to ask the staff to start it for you). There's a lot to see in the museum since it covers such a long period; nicely laid out with combination of objects, recreations of scenes, and excellent descriptive signage. Although the section about Harstad's WWII role revealed a little known (at least to most Americans) aspect of Norway's war experience, I learned a lot about the early, early development and then Harstad's role as a trading/fishing center. Very good museum. There’s a recreation of a medieval farm village next to the museum so I wandered around there - a stave church, sod house and rooster enclosure. Then I walked to the medieval church (5 minutes away), which unfortunately closed so I’m glad I watched the movie at the museum. The hours are usually 11 am - 2 pm, so you have to plan it carefully.

Very cool exhibits! Beautiful wooden church, living farm, amazing scenery.

It is a museum that tells the Trondenes church story in midle age until second world war. The caldeiron is the biggest found,

Interesting but very dark displays. The farmstead next door was beautiful.

The bathroom was not it had piss all over the toilet and the ground please fix it + when I orded it took me about 30 minutes to get my food, the walls are too old and service was slow but the rest was nice I recommend to add a fun long slide. 3 ⭐️

Grottebadet is placed in an underground cave, what makes it special and different than other water parks. There are different pools to choose between in Grottebadet. For example the racing pool (which also has a 1, 3 and 5 meter jump), the hot pool, or the normal big pool with a big slide and waves. If you are hungry you can also buy food in the small restaurant which is placed next to the big pool. The prices are a little bit high, but that is normal. It is a great place to visit with your family at any day of the week.

Old pool, mold on the walls. Persistent smell of chlorine. This place needs major repairs. I do not recommend.

It is a unique place for swimming, man made cave like. I just hope they allow people to bring their own food since the cafe is too expensive and kinda unhealthy.

Very nice water park, a good way to both relax and having fun with friends or family! Watchout though, the closing time is 20.00 but they will take you out around 19.30 to do the cleanings. The staff anyway is very polite and nice and the location in an underground cave is very impressive!! If you go there late you can pay only the evening ticket which is around 95 nok.

Fun, lovely and good service!

Very nice bathing place! Great!

(Translated by Google) So beautiful and relaxing in the finest nature🍁🍁🍁🍀 (Original) Så nydelig og avslappende i fineste natur🍁🍁🍁🍀

(Translated by Google) Should be experienced 👍 (Original) Bør oppleves 👍

(Translated by Google) Great space. (Original) Flott plass.

Because hike. Fairly easy and the views are rewarding! Car park on site too!

Panoramic views after minimal hiking effort!

Picturesque view and short hike on a well marked trail.

Absolutely beautiful! Easy climb up. My 81yr old moster made it up quite easily.

Amazing!!!

Amazing view

Easy hike for everyone,nice views

Good location, nice view around the fjord and free entrance into the museum. Highly recommended for out of town and even local tourists.

Nice little space to see an old ship wraft.

Nice place with interesting history

(Translated by Google) An exceptionally interesting museum and not as small as it initially looks. The tour is completely free. There is a cafe, shop and toilets. (Original) Wyjątkowo ciekawe muzeum I wcale nie takie małe, na jakie początkowo wygląda. Zwiedzanie całkowicie bezpłatne. Jest kafejka, sklepik i toalety.

(Translated by Google) Everything is very unspectacular, a free little museum, but very loving hospitality, although the offering is very limited. The waffles were super delicious. The right place to take a break. (Original) Alles sehr unspektakulär, ein kostenloses kleines Museum, aber sehr liebevolle Bewirtung, wenngleich das Angebot sehr überschaubar ist. Die Waffeln waren superlecker. Der richtige Ort, um eine Pause einzulegen.

(Translated by Google) Seems to still be closed... (Original) Scheint immer noch geschlossen zu sein...

(Translated by Google) A place of trade from olden times. This was a trading post where boats came in from locally and from afar. Where there was accommodation, festivities and a merchant's place. Today, this is a large cultural heritage that has been restored, with a shop, exhibition and cafe. Kvæfjord boat association also has its premises there, where they restore old boats and show them off to the public. There they also have an outdoor school in boating, farming and fishing in the summer. (Original) Et handelsted fra gammelt av. Dette var et handelsted der det kom båter inn fra lokalt og langveis fra. Der det var overnatting, festligheter og kjøpmannssted. I dag er dette en stor kulturarv som er resturet, med butikk, utstilling og kafe. Der har også kvæfjord båtforening sine lokaler, der de resturerer gamle båter og viser de frem til publikum. Der har de også uteskole i båt, jordbruk og fiske på sommerhalvåret.

Beautiful place but closed on Mondays when we were there.

(Translated by Google) Great gallery with a great exhibition. Highly recommend a visit. Very nice host. (Original) Flott galleri med en topp utstilling. Anbefaler en tur innom. Kjempetrivelig vertskap.

(Translated by Google) Interesting place to visit, in this little village lost at the end... (Original) Lieu intéressant à visiter, dans ce petit village perdu au bout du bout...

(Translated by Google) Very nice. Felt welcome. Fantastic view and the house was so nice. (Original) Mye fint. Følte oss velkommen. Fantastisk utsikt og huset var såå fint.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic gallery (Original) Fantastisk galleri🥰

(Translated by Google) A bit of a weather map but what a nice trip, the gallery at Tranøy was good. Looking at the trip as a whole, it was an exciting trip. (Original) Litt værkart men for en fin tur, galleriet på Tranøy var bra. Ser turen under ett så var det en opplevelserik tur.

(Translated by Google) Very nice gallery 😍 (Original) Kjempe flott galleri 😍

This is the best museum I’ve ever been to that’s based on a writer. If you haven’t ever read Hamsun, this will make you want to read Hamsun. The staff are also super friendly and incredibly willing to answer any questions you may have.

Way more interesting than I expected! Nice permanent display of the writers life, with an interesting concept of each floor representing a new stage in his developnent/condition. Top floors are getting weird and croocked!

Really nice place. Nice and friendly staff. The building itself is worth a visit and the exhibition is wonderful.

Great exhibition and the best cafe/bar in the area.

Lovely museum with architectural elements that builds a great fundament for telling the history of the great author Knutsford Hamsun

Amazing place, beautiful architecture, knowledgeable and friendly staff

Very loving and carefully crafted museum.

Bucket List. Must Visit. You will learn Saami culture. Lovely Family who run this deer farm.

Fabulous experience learning about the Sami people and way of life. The reindeer are beautiful,so gentle that you can hand feed them . Highly recommended but wrap up warm

Great experience. Very easy to recommend.

A very good story about SAMI people trough the years, no matter what they will stay united, a reineer soup and walking with the reineers was perfect! THANKS

We had lots of fun at the farm and the owners are caring a lot about their reindeers. Our Guide told us many stories about the saami culture and sang beautiful traditional songs as well as a saami style happy birthday for a friend of me. Thanks for the great experience!

Super lovely and friendly owner. We came there quite early, and she offered for us to wait until the guided tour and feeding of the reindeers started, but we unfortunately couldn't wait as we also had a boat tour booked in Bleik. Reindeers look lovely though and there are two very cute dogs on the property. Don't make the same mistake as us and allow enough time to get the full experience there!!

A fascinating insight into the Saami way of life and culture. We enjoyed listening to the stories, eating home-made reindeer stew, and meeting these wonderful animals.

Enjoyed the boat tour - the guided exhibition - the tasting - the VR exhibition (with a movie in French our mother tongue). We were only 5 visitors on that afternoon so we enjoyed very much this "private" tour ! We recommend it !

I absolutely absorbed every piece of information for this tour. The guides were good, the VR experience was awesome, and seeing the farm by boat was neat to see close up. Highly highly recommend!

This is an awesome tour! Well done, small groups, very informative and interesting. Easy to book online- don’t miss this! Info given first followed by boat tour and finish with tasty snack to sample smoked salmon! Delicious!

Amazing place, staff are very passionate about the fish and their welfare. Learnt a lot, and the presentation was an unexpected experience

Thanks to no other bookings for the early tour, I had the pleasure to get a solo treatment. Many many thanks to the very kind guides, either for boat or exhibition. It was a great experience. Recommended!

Many thanks for you warm welcome ! We had a perfect day to discover your job! Many informations, the visit and the taste of salmons ! A place to visit absolutely !

An absolute must do event. We had two super interesting hours about salmon farming. Production Tour with AR, boat ride to the ponds. Just awesome.

Truly an unforgettable experience ! Great marine biologists that explain everything, we saw a lot of orcas and mink whales, we were in awe of the amazing encounters. Bonus : you help protect the animals in the area by doing whale safaris! It was worth every cent!

I was curious to explore Stø and see some whales. One thing to note is that they only do the tour if 20 people have signed up. Furthermore, on the day we were to depart from Stø, the boat would not start and they could not fix it after two hours. Since the weather was amazing, the company was kind enough to rebook us to Andenes for later in the day and we finally had an incredible Orca whale show after nearly six hours of sailing on the fjord under the midnight sun. I would highly recommend this company due to their commitment to making sure that you get to see whales on your safari. I would encourage others to make flexible travel plans and reach out to them by email as you cannot be certain of exactly how the day will unfold. One thing is to be sure, it will be an adventure of a lifetime!!

We had a really amazing day yesterday! The weather was great and the brief before we started was very informative. We started off the safari with many minke whales, which was incredible to see. Eventually we saw a big group of orcas, which stayed for a while around our boat. Remi, the guide said there were around 3 pods at the same time which was super cool. Such a great gift from nature to see these incredible animals in the wild, playing and communicating with each other. Also the staff was super friendly and gave a lot of nice info about everything that we saw during our safari. Thanks a lot for the great day!

Had a really nice experience. Nice to be on the boat for a day. To see Mink whales, dolphins, artic puffins and sea Eagles. We did not see the big whales unfortunately. However, the crew did their absolute best to find some for us. We stayed on the sea for about 9 hours. The crew was enthusiastic and could tell us a lot about the whales! So all with all, did see whales, the crew was nice and good and had a really good experience!

Everything was perfect from the start, the sun, the crew, the pilot whales around the boat… until the crew decides that it was over after less than 4h, we knew nothing about that, we just end up before 2pm on the deck again. I do not recommend the lack of honesty of this company as it’s written everywhere that you’re supposed to come back around 4-6 pm. No effort also for everyone wondering what’s happening; we just have to « speak to the manager ». (Rémi and Eva were super nice btw)

Scam during summertime. All you get to see are some large dolphin species called pilot whales. The larger whales like spermwhales, orka's or humpbacks, feed only in the arctic sea from end oktober untill march. During the summer they live in the mediterranean area. In the end they tell you that you have seen (pilot) whales so the 'whale guaranty' does not apply. We felt pretty ripped-off as we left the ship after 3-4 hours.

We had an amazing experience. The whales were eating and hunting the herring, amazing to see. Also saw loads of Orcas. Captain was very skilled, it was super windy yesterday. Would definitely recommend this boat, friendly staff and felt like they respected the animals. Thanks again for a lovely day!

Great hike, but it’s heavier and more intense than expected. We did the Dronningruta hike (Queens Route) in August on a very sunny day and the views are stunning but the climb is a lot harder. We started the hike from the main starting point which is across a restaurant. If there’s no parking spots available, try and park on the side of the road. Do not drive down and park on the paying parking unless its absolutely necessary. (All information is in Norwegian and paying is difficult for foreigners with rental cars) After 10km you will be close to a small campsite with a small cafe and some cool graffiti. After that continue via the beach and prepare for a very steep climb back to the starting point. It’s a very intense hike but worth it and great prep for the Kings route!

Very nice hiking, quite difficult but beautiful scenery

An absolute must if you are in vesterålen. Took us about 7 hours from nyksund to stø, with two food breaks and countless photo stops. Recommend mosquito spray for the first part of the hike.

Great hike! Took us 5 and a half hours total but longer if you like a long lunch break

Wow, what a wonderful hike. Awesome views and lot of variations. Long full day hike.

Nice hike. Didnt completed all. views of coast are amazing.

When in/on Vesterålen this is the hike to do! Great views over the island, the beaches and the offshore islands.

An absolute must see - either if you have any interest at all in this essential part of Norway’s history, development and transportation OR if you just want to experience one of the most fantastic museum experiences! A ship in a bottle!! (Well in an amazing glass walled building!). One man’s dream has turned into one of the ‘must sees’ in Norway. Absolute superb presentation & information provision, with wonderfully passionate & helpful staff. What is also amazing about the museum is that 1 in 4 of the island’s population have annual tickets so it has also started to become the community hub, especially with it’s evocative coffee shop & cafe on board the ship itself. And no you can’t possibly do it justice if you only have 45 minutes in port! The last few reviews seem to miss the point. This would be a wonderful sight to see (a huge vessel in an amazing building) for even 5 minutes but you really need 2-3 hours to take in the whole story. And, to correct the last reviewer, every information board is in Norwegian, English AND German. It was an inspired move to encase this beautifully restored vessel in glass & huge thanks must be given to the dreamers & tenacious persisters who have made this possible - and the amazing team of volunteers who still turn up every day to keep everything ship shape. THANK YOU

The museum is unuseable for a visit with a 45-minute stop on a Hurtigruten ship. There should be a signposted tour with distance and progress information that one could follow quickly. Only then would you have a good sense of seeing a lot and of reaching the exit in a defined manner. There's a lot to see on and in the historic ship that I would have liked to examine more closely without having to wonder how to get there and back without ending up in a dead end.

Excellent museum and a must do when you are in Norway, even if you are not a ship person. We have sailed on the Hurtigruten new and the old ships, so to be able to go around all of the 1956 built ship was amazing. We even managed to find the cabin in 3rd class where we had our first trip. There is a lot of information available on the ship and part of the steam ship lounges from early 1900s. They also give the story of how they saved the Finnmarken ship and the long process to build the stunning glass building that surrounds it.

Amazing! Went in on a rainy day but definetely worth visiting if you want to learn about one of the Norways most important mean of transportation - the coastal express. Interactive, informative and interesting. Better than the Amundsen museum in Oslo

Quick and impressive way to learn about Hurtigruten and coastal transport development. We particularly like cafe on board, and the backstory of how community effort fostered the museum. The furnishings are authentic and well preserved. There is no glass that restrict visitor access and you can enter most rooms and feel the vibes! Go around 1pm and you might spot active hurtigtruten ferries moor on the quay beside the museum. Glad to see such fabulous piece of local history be preserved so well.

This museum is time travel at it's finest. Really takes you back to being a passenger on MS Finnmarken in it's glory days! You get to explore the ships exterior and interior in full detail without much restrictions, as sadly is the case with most other museums of this type. Full access to the most of the ship! Even the resturant in the ship serves the kind of traditional Norwegian food you would expect in 1956. Highly recommend a visit to anyone who would like to experience this Norwegian coastal liner the way it used to be!

Very nice museum. You could see both the outside and inside of the ship. It was very small inside so I would revomend not going if claustrophobic. Good sighs everywhere absolut the board history. You could read in norweigan, english and german.

Great place, beautiful glass fusings, art...Lots of nice suveniers to buy. Worth to see.

A bit too crowded at moment of visit, but lots of cute things, good tea and I got the cake book i was after. Funny story is that "Betty" was visiting my father and had my applecake, while i was at her place buying her book.

Beautiful glass paintwork in soothing blue colours. Gallery has a lovely unique character.

We visited last year. Lovely and cosy place in a nature eviroment with fantastic views . Charming owners , Siv & Betty, ready to give us advice and explain all our queries. There are details all over the place , inside or outside the gallery. Impressive colourful glass art that you may like to take with you back to your country....(will regret if not! ; back in Spain all friends and family asking where did we get those pieces... ). Delicious fresh handmade cakes and special hot teas and coffee. In winter it's a must visiting the lake nearby. You'll be delighted.

Good cakes and coffee. Surrounding is quite beautiful and nice lake to take a swim or hike around it.

Great place for a sunday trip. Take a walk by the lake,then coffe and cake at the gallery.

We enjoyed an amazing view and a good cake and coffee outside on the terrace