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New Flights Open Doors to Arctic Winter Adventures

New Flights Open Doors to Arctic Winter Adventures

Beginning November 2, travellers from the UK can enjoy direct access to Northern Norway’s Arctic landscapes with a new weekly flight from London Gatwick to Harstad-Narvik Airport in Evenes. This winter route will be joined on December 23 by another direct flight from Milan Bergamo, Italy, opening a gateway to the unique winter experiences of Lofoten, Vesterålen, and Narvik.

Ferry ride to the island Træna at the coast of Helgeland. Photo: Simon Fossheim

Free ferry on many routes in Northern Norway

Free ferry on many routes
From July 1st, taking the ferry on many routes in Nordland will be free of charge, both for vehicles and passengers.
- The guidelines come from central authorities, and compensate us for all routes that have less than one hundred thousand passengers annually. 15 ferry routes will be free from 1 July, explains section leader Tone Øverli.
Across fjords and out to i

The official Tourist Board of Northern Norway.

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