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.
The Northern Norway Tourism Board is thrilled to announce a record-breaking summer for the region, with a remarkable 2.3 million overnight stays recorded between June and August 2024. Among these, 1.1 million were international visitors, representing a 9 percent increase in international traffic compared to the previous year, reflecting the region's growing popularity among foreign travellers.
Starting this winter, travellers from central Europe will have a new, convenient way to explore the Arctic. From December 2024 to April 2025, Discover Airlines (part of the Lufthansa Group) will offer a direct route from Frankfurt to Alta, operating twice a week.
There is a saying that a destination is defined by the people who inhabit it. This is especially true for Helgeland, a region where the warmth and friendliness of its residents complement the slow living and raw nature, creating a unique atmosphere. Helgeland isn't just a place to see; it's a feeling, a state of mind that words like "magical" and "breathtaking" fail to fully capture.
The Northern Norway Tourism Board unveils its new campaign, "Arctic Autumn." This initiative highlights the mesmerising shoulder season from September to November, showcasing the region's stunning autumn scenery and distinctive experiences. The campaign includes a comprehensive press package featuring spectacular images and videos, designed to captivate and inspire travellers.
We are thrilled to announce that Narvik has been chosen as the host city for the FIS World Championships in Alpine Skiing in 2029!
Finnair announced the continuation of its direct route from Helsinki to Bodø throughout the summer of 2024. Operating from June 17th to August 12th, this service enhancement aims to offer travelers seamless access to Bodø and its charming surroundings during the peak summer season.
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Northern Norway Tourist Board is the official marketing and PR company of Northern Norway including Svalbard. We have offices in the cities of Bodø, Tromsø and Alta. Our mission is to further develop Northern Norway as a sustainable and year-round destination through expertise, development, marketing and facilitations for sales of tourism experiences in the north.
We hold detailed information about the region, various offers, routes and activities all year, and we assist in planning presstrips to and in Northern Norway. For inspiration please visit https://nordnorge.com/en/ . Visit Northern Norway and our partners have a media bank with stock images and videos of Northern Norway and Svalbard. The media bank is build up by our travel styles, and our personas https://nordnorge.com/en/mediabank/
Here you will find relevant information, story ideas, news, and material for your stories from Northern Norway. All PR and press activities and enquiries can be adressed to media@nordnorge.com
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