![]() The misty top of Galdhopiggen offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains - and for tired hikers, there's even a small cabin selling chocolate and postcards for a quick break before heading down. The highest mountain in Scandinavia, Galdhopiggen is a relatively easy three-hour climb (which includes some hiking over the Styggebreen glacier) from mountain station Juvasshytta. Galdhøpiggen Hiker on the peak of Galdhopiggen Read More: Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do on the Lofoten Islandsġ2.Home to the largest deepwater coral reef in the world and some of the best climbing and mountaineering areas within the Arctic Circle, Lofoten is also an unexpectedly popular destination for surfing. The fishing villages, Viking-era towns, and arctic fjords of the Lofoten islands offer untamed beauty and a chance to catch the midnight sun. Rorbu cabins, originally built as homes for the Lofoten fishermen, dot the shoreline here. It's a fantastic place to capture pictures of the colored streaks dancing in the sky. ![]() ![]() Located within the Arctic Circle, the sheltered harbor of Tromso city is one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights. Only open between May and October because of dangerous icy and snowy conditions during the colder months, the serpentine road offers several car parks and viewing balconies along the way - including sweeping views over alpine summits and the Reinheimen National Park. Trolls' Path or Trollstigen is a steep and narrow 87-kilometer-long road with eleven tight hairpin bends and some of the most stunning mountain views you'll find in Norway. With everything from sea kayaking to ice hiking to wildlife watching available, the island has much to offer regardless of the season. The only permanently inhabited island in Svalbard, Spitsbergen is home to polar nights, polar bears, and a large population of wild Svalbard reindeer - it's a great place to truly experience the Arctic wilderness. Spitsbergen Wild Svalbard reindeer in Spitsbergen Read More: Top-Rated Tourist Attractions & Things to Do in Bergenĥ.Although many of the buildings have been rebuilt or restored after fires, they were redone following 14th-century plans and methods, maintaining the historical structure of the area. The trip was well organized and the tour guide was amazing.The Bryggen historic harbor district and wharf is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the colorful Hanseatic merchant trading buildings lining up the shoreline. Other activities that made the trip memorable were snowshoeing, driving through the forest with snowmobiles and a free solar eclipse on the last day. "The one thing that everyone should have in their bucket list is to eat spareribs in Näätämö which is the forecourt to the end of the world and I am happy to say that I did this during my trip.The trip was incredible and I will surely do it again." Adventure to Northern Lapland, Saariselkä I also had a chance to see numerous sights, like Santa, the Reindeers, the Northernlights and some landscapes of Lapland. The highlights of the trip were, the Ocean Artic Tour in Bugoynes, the Snow Shoes Track and the Husky Safary. "My February 2015 bus trip to Saariselkä was the best experience of my life.I wish to come back to such a marvelous place and would highly reccommend it to anyone who wants to have an amazing experience." Adventure to Northern Lapland, Saariselkä All activities were fun and the sights in Finland/Lapland were stunning. "It was one of the most amazing trip of my life.
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