Karasjok Thorntree forum

Karasjok forum

Create a new thread

1
2
Next

Showing 1-25 of 44 results

Recent posts

Re: finnish lapland national parks

by hurricanebertha 30 May 2012

No chance of seeing snow unless you go right now, as we still have fresh snow falling at the moment. Best time to go would be August,…
Re: Driving in February in Lapland. Any problems?

by Arctic207 29 January 2012

Hello :) You have choosen a cold month for a trip, but great chance to see the northen lights, aurora. It is not so cold in Tromsoe,…
Re: arctic adventures

by bribie_lynette 12 November 2011

I was in the south of Norway by the middle of March and it was beautiful, still snowy and cold, but definitely warming up. Email Engholm…
Re: arctic adventures

by bribie_lynette 02 November 2011

Hi, lucky you! I spent 8 weeks from mid January to mid March in 2010 travelling around Finland, Sweden and Norway, and it was the most…
Re: Honningsvag to Karasjok

by steinarh 31 August 2011

There are two daily connections on local busses (change in Alta). Search here for details: http://rp.tromskortet.no/scripts/travelmagic/t…
Honningsvag to Karasjok

by mojoggles 29 August 2011

Hi, just wondering if anyone knows how to get from Honningsvag in Norway to Rovaniema in Finland during September? I know Eskelisen Lapin…
Re: Helsinki - Kirkenes

by mpjohans 07 August 2011

> getting from Ivalo to Kirkenes: any suggestions? Bus, [Ivalo-Karasjok|http://www.eskelisen-lapinlinjat.com/en/index.php?komento=hakuli…
RE: Tromso-Nordkapp-Murmansk-Rovaniemi road trip

by hurricanebertha 28 March 2011

Actually I've been planning a similar trip, as I live near Tromso, I want to hitch hike from Tromso to Murmansk this summer. I want to…
RE: norway in a big nutshell....including Svalberg(?)

by walkingmzungu 15 March 2011

Kirkenes is a coastal town and predominantly non-Sami. If you want to experience Sami culture, Karasjok (where the Sami parliament and…
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 …
Russia off the beaten track

by possopo 07 August 2010

currently thinking about adding a few extra days ( up to a full week) on my late september transmongolian trip, I'm now thinking heading…
Re: Two weeks through Scandinavia - itinerary pointers?

by bribie_lynette 19 July 2010

I agree wholeheartedly with the comment about using buses and trains. I recently did a similar trip to you (but over 8 weeks) and was…
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: Experiencing Traditional Sami Life in Norway Finmarkland in January

by Trine DB 14 December 2009

Well, I think I would have visited Finnmark whatever everybody else says, with no ligth, really cold weather and maybe the best chanse…
Summer Fieldwork in Northern Norway (Camping/backpacking/budget questions).

by fuerstea 18 November 2009

Hi everyone. I have a few questions about a 2010 summer backpacking/camping trip in Norway that I am in the process of planning. I’m…
RE: Norway, Lapland, E6 closures in winter?

by Trine DB 16 September 2009

Not insane at all, but maybe cold if you forget to bring plenty of winther clothing! Karasjok does often have temperatures down around…
RE: Time to spend in capital cities

by stevie_cracker 16 September 2009

thanks for the long replies! ekarena: yeah i'm planning on getting train and bus for everything except for those and Tromso -> Trondheim.…
Time to spend in capital cities

by stevie_cracker 15 September 2009

Hello, While I've sorted out everywhere I want to go on a 12 week trip starting November 28th, I'm getting really confused about how long…
RE: Norway, Lapland, E6 closures in winter?

by stevie_cracker 15 September 2009

Ah good, so it wouldn't be too much of a disaster. I was thinking of flying out, but I'd have to get out of Karasjok first, which is what…
RE: Norway, Lapland, E6 closures in winter?

by Trine DB 15 September 2009

If the weather is really bad, everything closes down! But this only lasts for a day, migth be two, maybe as long as three. I once got…
Norway, Lapland, E6 closures in winter?

by stevie_cracker 15 September 2009

Hello, So far part of my trip is going to be: bus from Rovaniemi to Karasjok (stay 3 nights), bus to Hammerfest for connection with Hurti…
RE: Nortnern lights and winter in Lapland

by smithy42 20 August 2009

Have to make a reply to fill up with more info :-) Íf you have the possibility try to visit the smaller towns, the following for example…
RE: Rovaniemi to Tromso Feb 2010

by Kisse 12 August 2009

Hi, the bus Rovaniemi-Tromsø only runs June to September. There are all-year buses from Rovaniemi to Karasjok (http://www.eskelisen-lapinlin…
Re: itinery/packing/general advice

by stevie_cracker 18 May 2009

haha yes I am aware that there is no daylight there, almost put that in the original post! But I really want to stay at the Engholm husky…
itinery/packing/general advice

by stevie_cracker 18 May 2009

Well I've recently made the rather big decision (imo) to do my big trip solo rather than with two others as originally planned, which…