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RE: Chances to see the Northern Lights in late Dec 12 / Early Jan 2013?

by Bjoern 13 May 2012

To the highjacker #8: You can see the moonrise and moonset in N.Norway Jan 2012 here (this is Hammerfest as exact location): http://www.tim…
RE: Getting to Nordkapp

by iviehoff 10 April 2012

What exactly were you quoted for - connecting flights to Hammerfest and then a bus? Connecting flights will often be expensive, it will…
Hurtigruten tips and costs

by amtrakker 04 January 2012

*Hurtigruten tips* Buy the endless coffee and tea mug - cost 215NOK but after 10 cups, pays for itself. But write your cabin number on…
RE: Woo Hoo

by June2 14 December 2011

I agree with Poppy! I'd like to visit Hammerfest the northern most tip of Europe, but don't think there's much to see/do there and a…
RE: Northern Lights?

by mredman 09 November 2011

I've never seen the northern lights in my life. I've lived in Riga for 22 years. You'd have to be immensly lucky, you'd have to religiou…
Re: 2 weeks exploring Norway

by Elinh37 05 June 2011

The tour looks very good, I think.. Of course there will always be things you can't do, because of the time frame you have.. But I think…
RE: Hiking in Norway mid April?

by blazius 16 February 2011

Coastal areas in southern Norway are usually snow-free in low altitudes in April. Further uphill, inland or north, you could easily have…
RE: Hitch hiking in Norway

by walkingmzungu 22 January 2011

Please beware that Northern Norway is a vast (and very sparsely populated) region: from Bodø to Tromsø alone is a driving distance of…
RE: Hitch hiking in Norway

by micolett 22 January 2011

I only hitched from Hammerfest to North Cape and back down to Alta. Not so difficult, but this was some years ago...And the weather was…
Re: North Cape in July

by Eskil 27 October 2010

> {quote:title=samayapace wrote:}{quote} > Hi everyone, > > > > > *My questions:* > 1. Renting a car seems very expensive , but …
Re: Suggest a place in Norway

by oldgoats 09 May 2010

I loved the far north around Karasjok, and the areas between there and Hammerfest, but I was there in the winter. Not sure when you're…
RE: MILAN, Itlay TO HAMMERFEST, Norway

by neckervd 06 May 2010

There are no cheap flights up to Hammerfest. The best I found are (always one way and back fares in July): Milan - Rovaniemi or Tromsoe…
RE: MILAN, Itlay TO HAMMERFEST, Norway

by Liberat 06 May 2010

What´s the actual idea? Going to Hammerfest or going to the Northcape? It is still some way from Hammerfest to go to the Northcape and…
RE: MILAN, Itlay TO HAMMERFEST, Norway

by Shuffaluff 06 May 2010

From Milan to the far north of Norway by "bus, rail or ferries" would take several days in each direction, and you need to consider the…
MILAN, Itlay TO HAMMERFEST, Norway

by hafeezrm 06 May 2010

I have seen most parts of the world. Now I have a dream to see furthermost points on the earth. I have already been to Punta Arenas,…
Re: Finland, Sweden, Norway...advice needed please!

by ragdollanna 01 March 2010

Hi nunners, i think w the imited amount of time definitely try to picture your 'best scenario' type of adventure- what is it that you…
Driving from Oslo to Nordkapp along the coast

by reasand 01 March 2010

This summer my boyfriend and I are going to spend our summer vacation in Norway, driving from Oslo down to Lindesnes, and from there along…
Re: Accommodation in Hammerfest

by poisonid 20 November 2009

(ED: I just realised that you might not travel in the summer, which makes this info a little out of the way! Call up the camping sites…
Re: Accommodation in Hammerfest

by bribie_lynette 11 November 2009

Thanks Bjoern, no I'm not nervous at all, I'm just trying to make my question really clear as I've seen some posts that ask for 'best…
RE: Accommodation in Hammerfest

by Bjoern 10 November 2009

All hostels in Northers Norway: http://www.hihostels.no/no/Vandrerhjem/Midt-_og_Nord-Norge/ (none in hammerfest - and if there was, it…
Accommodation in Hammerfest

by bribie_lynette 10 November 2009

Hi, I'll be travelling on the Hurtigruten for a few nights and need to find some budget accommodation for one night in Hammerfest before…
RE: far north travel right now

by blazius 28 September 2009

Then it is the onward travel from Hammerfest. I am really clueless about bus options there, you should try contacting the tourist office…
RE: far north travel right now

by blazius 28 September 2009

Hurtigruten runs daily around the year. You can't book online for tomorrow as the boat has left Bergen. You could try calling the ship…
RE: far north travel right now

by michaelshodson 28 September 2009

you are wonderful for giving all these last minute tips. Many thanks. I can't take a plane -- my mission is to get around the world witho…
RE: far north travel right now

by blazius 28 September 2009

Ah, I see now youre arriving in Bodø tomorrow morning. As I told you, the bus trip will be very cumbersome. Unless you have some places…