What to do and see in Finnmark, Northern Norway: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

February 24, 2022 Toi Mattera

Lying at the very top of Europe, Finnmark is the northernmost part of Norway that reaches around Sweden and meets Finland. This is the heart of Norwegian Lapland, where Karasjok is the cultural and political seat of Sami life. Though Norway's biggest county by size, Finnmark has the fewest people. Alta, the biggest city with just 17,000, is called the Town of Northern Lights for its great views of the phenomenon. Alta Museum is largely devoted to local rock carvings from thousands of years ago.
Restaurants in Finnmark

1. Holmen Husky - Dog Sledding Tours

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Holmen Husky - Dog Sledding Tours

Dog sledding is the best way of experiencing the Arctic nature. Let us take you on a ride to discover a new world. A world of stunning beauty, rugged landscapes and of silence – pure and breath-taking. Drive your own sled or enjoy the ride as a passenger, either way, we promise you the memory of a lifetime. Our lodge lies a short while outside of Alta city centre, surrounded by pristine Arctic nature. A team of huskies will take you out in pairs, as mushers or passengers, riding through the snowy forest and on the ice that covers the famous Alta River. There’s no better way of getting close to nature than this. While the huskies love to run in frigid temperatures, we’ll equip you with a thermal suit to keep the cold at bay. But don’t fear the winter – bask in its beauty. The frozen landscape is like nothing you’ll ever see, glittering in the sunlight and bathed in shades of blue, pink and purple during the light of the polar night. Welcome to Holmen Husky Lodge.

2. Tana Husky - Day Tours

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Tana Husky - Day Tours

Silent Husky Trip. Drive your own team of Huskies for a 2 hour ride in the beautiful surroundings of the Tana Valley. Calm down with a coffee around an open campfire after the trip and have a good chat with a dogmusher

3. North Adventure

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North Adventure

North Adventure connects people year-round to activities in arctic, rugged Alta, Norway! Snowmobiling, dogsledding, searching for the northern lights, hiking, biking, and studying ancient rock carvings are just a few of the things to do here. We lead tours, do guiding, and help arrange and book the tours for other great activity providers in the region. Need a local expert? That’s us!

4. Trasti & Trine AS

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Trasti & Trine AS

Trasti & Trine offers dogsledding experiences, food experiences and accommodation

5. Vidda Runners Huskies

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Vidda Runners Huskies

Vidda Runners is a sled dog camp located in Langfjordbotn, Finnmark. We offer a wide variety of adventure based excursions from relaxing day trips to week long expeditions. For those looking for a luxurious escape, our modern and roomy guest house offers a great alternative to traditional hotels. From dog sledding to fishing to berry picking we have something for everyone.

6. King Crab Safari by Snowhotel Kirkenes

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King Crab Safari by Snowhotel Kirkenes

he red King Crab is not only the biggest, but also the most delicious shellfish you will ever have the chance of tasting. On this exclusive king crab fishing excursion in Kirkenes, we will take you out on the fjord to find the great beast and you will see how we catch, prepare and cook it. Depending on the season, we'll drive either by snowmobile and sled out on the fjord ice or by RIB boat on the Varangerfjord where you can help pull up the crab pods. The journey will culminate in a warm farmhouse restaurant by the fjord where we'll serve the crab the northern Norwegian way – fresh, steamed and irresistible! All our tours include warm outfits, mittens, balaklava and shoes.

7. Birk Husky

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Birk Husky

BIRK husky, local food and accommodation in Norwegian Lappland - right at the border to Russia! We would love to be your provider of cosy accommodation, good local food and exclusive dog sled adventures. We have cozy cabins and rooms in our cozy b&b guesthouse for rent. We do serve local food in our Viking long house or in our Sami lavvu. During the fall season you can come along on our wagon tour with our huskies and from late November, early December to mid April we go on sled tours with our dogs. With our dog sledding tours we are truly "exclusive" with a maximum of 8 guests on all our tours - often described as the highlight of our guests holiday to the north! In addtion to dog sledding we do bird watching tours, ice fishing, and can offer snowmobile tours with our partner. In winter time you are welcome to rent both cross country skis and snow shoes to do some exploring on your own. Welcome to the arctic!

8. Blue Puffin

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Blue Puffin

More than a Bus Tour! For us,it is all about your experience, here at the FarNorth.Tour Includes Guiding. Our dedicated tour guides will inform, show around and entertain you throughout the tour. North Cape Entrance Ticket. Explore the North Cape during your free time at the North Cape Visitor Center (between 1:15 and 1:30h stay). Transport. Our bus is waiting for you at the port, a stone’s throw from your ship. Fishing Village. Visit a picturesque fishing village and get to know about the local life style, here in the Arctic. King Crab Experience. Join us for a king crab show, take close-up pictures and even touch “The Monster of Barents Sea”. Photo Stops: At Viewpoints, Reindeer. All stops are optional and entirely dependent on the conditions: time, weather, traffic etc. Meeting Point. in front of Tourist Information in Honningsvag, Duration: 4 hours approx. The excursion is adjusted to cruise ship arrival and departure times.

9. Luuso AS Northern Lights Tours

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Luuso AS Northern Lights Tours

We offer unique northern lights experiences starting from Alta in the north of Norway. Join us and experience the breathtaking magic of the sky. We are the only tour operator in Alta, that offers a “Northern Lights guarantee”. Read more about it on our website. The founder of the company has a Sami background, so it is natural for us to give our guests insight into Sami history and culture. For more information about our tours and booking, please visit our website: http://www.luuso.no We are looking forward to welcome you in Alta!

10. Husky Safari by Snowhotel Kirkenes

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Husky Safari by Snowhotel Kirkenes

Get ready for the best husky fun in Kirkenes! We have 3 different tours depending on distance and season: Husky Winter Early Bird The earliest sled tours in Europe? We have recycled last winter snow and made husky tracks, so you can go for a 5 km ride along the fjord in the scenic Sandnesdalen. Husky Experience Go for a 5 km ride along the fjord in the scenic Sandnesdalen, only in full winter. Husky Safari Go further into the wilderness, for a full arctic dog sledding adventure. Hunting the Northern Lights by Husky A seasoned musher will take you by dogsled to the arctic fjord and tundra, to search for the northern lights. Travel naturally by dog power, with only the sound of the snow, the huskies and the arctic wind.

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