We offer guided hiking, sightseeing, and Northern Lights tours, as well as snowshoe rentals in the western Lofoten area (around Reine). We also sell interactive Google Maps for trip planning.
Enjoy Lofoten responsibly with us!
Join us for guided winter hiking trips with snowshoes to Ryten. Our small group tours accommodate a maximum of 6 people, and we offer pick-up from your accommodations around Reine.
Imagine spending a cozy evening on a sandy beach, gathered around a crackling bonfire, listening to the soothing sound of waves, and gazing up at the Arctic sky in hopes of catching the Northern Lights.
Are you planning to visit Lofoten in the winter and want to explore the stunning western mountains on your own? We offer winter equipment rentals, including snowshoes, hiking poles, and microspikes.
We’re Ivar and Radka, the faces behind Guide to Lofoten. In the summer of 2021, we moved to Lofoten to manage accommodation in Fredvang, conveniently located right at the trailhead to Ryten and Kvalvika Beach.
Over the next few months, we realized that our true passion was engaging with our guests, sharing travel tips, and showcasing the beauty of Lofoten rather than focusing on the daily management tasks of running an accommodation.
Our guests had numerous questions, and finding a comprehensive online resource with all the answers was challenging.
That’s why we decided to create one ourselves.
With our maps, you get a virtual travel guide in your pocket, constantly updated for the best experience.
Enjoy categorized icons for hiking trips, restaurants, cafes, campsites, accommodation, and practical information like parking and public toilets.
Easily display only the layers you need, and access detailed descriptions and tips for each point of interest, including costs and must-see highlights.
Which airport should you choose if you want to fly to Lofoten? Which ferries connect Lofoten with the mainland? How much do they cost?
Where can you rent a car in Lofoten and how much does it cost? Can I explore Lofoten via public transport? Where can you find the bus schedules?
What are the best places to stay in Lofoten? Should you stay in a hotel or traditional fishermen cabins called “rorbu”? How long time in advance should you book?
When is the best time to visit Lofoten? When can you see the northern lights and when can you see the midnight sun? When is the best chance for good weather?
We’re Ivar and Radka, the faces behind the Guide to Lofoten. In summer 2021, we moved to Lofoten to run accommodation in Fredvang, conveniently situated right at the trailhead to Ryten and Kvalvika beach.
Over the next few months, we discovered that we love talking to our guests about their travels and showing them Lofoten more than we loved accounting and daily management of the accommodation.
Our guests had lots of questions, and we struggled to find an online resource that would have all the answers. So we decided to create one and that is how Guide to Lofoten was born.
Every single day, people in our FB group focused on the northern lights in Tromso ask if the aurora will be visible tonight and where the best places are to see the northern lights in Tromsø—ideally places reachable on foot or by bus. To cut to the chase, the best places to see the northern lights in Tromso (or anywhere else) change daily based on the weather.
While it’s totally possible to explore Lofoten using public transport, on foot, by hitchhiking, or joining guided tours, renting a car is still the most popular way to get around. It gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace and reach trailheads to hiking trails. So, now that we established that renting a car in Lofoten is almost a must, the next most common question is, “What’s the most budget-friendly car rental in Lofoten?”
Honestly, the answer is—it depends.
I could start by painting a picture-perfect scene of snowy landscapes, cozy Christmas markets, the smell of freshly roasted almonds, and gluhwein, with Christmas carols playing in the background while the Northern Lights dance above your head. That’s what most people imagine when they think of Christmas in Tromsø.
I’ve checked out a few articles that pop up when you search for “Christmas in Tromsø,” and they all promise exactly that. But let’s be honest from the start.
For over a decade, whale watching in Tromso has become one of the most spectacular winter experiences. From late October to early February, the fjords around Tromsø are a hotspot for large pods of orcas and humpback whales as they follow the herring migration.
Do you want to see or photograph whales in their natural habitat, and do it in an ethical way? Then you’re in the right place!
Tromsø has become one of Norway’s top winter destinations, especially with the booming Northern Lights tourism. Once people book their vacation to Tromsø, they often start exploring what other incredible locations are nearby and frequently stumble upon Senja, a wild and beautiful island that offers a wilder experience. But how do you get to Senja from Tromso, especially in winter? Can you make it a day trip? Let’s walk you through the different options!
When’s the best time for Northern Lights in Tromso (or Lofoten, or northern Norway, for that matter)? Is it September? February? Maybe during the polar night in December? The truth is that in Tromso, there’s no single “best” month for the Northern Lights in terms of weather or likelihood of seeing the aurora. It really depends on what else you want to do besides chasing the aurora borealis. So, in this article, we’ll walk you through the weather, available tours, and the pros and cons of visiting Tromso at different times of the year.
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