Norwegian Lapland with the North Cape and the Lofoten Islands

Alta spreads along the fjord of the same name in the Finnmark region, in Norway's far north, and is renowned as one of the best places in the world to admire the northern lights. It was here, in 1899, that the first observatory dedicated to studying the aurora was built. The city is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the rock carvings of Hjemmeluft, whose thousands of figures depict the life of Arctic hunters more than six thousand years ago. In winter the land becomes a paradise for dog sledding and snowmobiling, with the chance to spend the night in an ice igloo. Between Arctic nature and ancient culture, Alta is a destination that enchants in every season.

Tromsø rises on an island beyond the Arctic Circle, nicknamed the "Paris of the North" for its surprising cultural vibrancy amid landscapes of ice and snow-capped mountains. The capital of Arctic Norway, it is one of the best places in the world to admire the northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer. The old town holds the region's oldest wooden cathedral, while across the water stands the modern Arctic Cathedral (Ishavskatedralen) with its iceberg-shaped lines, reached by crossing the long bridge over the fjord. The Fjellheisen cable car climbs in minutes to Mount Storsteinen, from where the gaze takes in islands, fjords and peaks. Tromsø is an ideal base for dog-sledding, whale safaris and encounters with Sami culture. A vibrant city suspended between the light and darkness of the far North.

Norway's second largest island, Senja offers landscapes that distil the soul of the north into a single place: steep, jagged peaks plunging into the sea, white beaches, deep fjords and quiet fishing villages. The wild and dramatic outer coast contrasts with the gentle interior of forests and valleys, and the scenic national tourist route that crosses it reveals memorable views at every turn. Far from the busiest routes, Senja is the realm of those seeking untouched nature: hikes to summits such as Segla, whale watching, lonely beaches and, in the right months, midnight sun and northern lights. An authentic island where silence and the majesty of the landscape are the true protagonists.

Narvik spreads around a deep natural harbour, ice-free all year thanks to the Gulf Stream, which is why it grew as the railway terminal for the iron ore of Kiruna. North of the Arctic Circle, the town is now a prime base for chasing the northern lights in winter and enjoying the midnight sun in summer. The cable car climbing Mount Narvikfjellet offers spectacular views over the Ofotfjord and the surrounding peaks, while the war museum recalls the fierce battles fought here in 1940. Lovers of scenic railways treasure the Ofotbanen line, which crosses gorges and plateaus to the Swedish border. Between skiing, hiking and skies lit by northern lights, Narvik is a destination that blends Arctic nature with historical memory.