Western Finnmark

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Hammerfest with church in the north of Norway

Why visit Western Finnmark

Finnmark's wild northern coast is dotted with fishing villages and riven with grand fjords, while the vast interior is dominated by the broad Finnmarksvidda plateau, a stark wilderness. This is the home of Nordkapp, but also so much more, with Alta, Hammerfest and Honningsvåg providing gateways to some really stunning country.

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Rail Journey Through Norway's North in 12 Days

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  1. 1 Traveling to the steep mountains of Finse on Northern Europe’s highest major rail route
  2. 2 Exploring the craft shops and artisan boutiques of Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf
  3. 3 Tasting seasonal fare alongside innovative chefs at a sustainable Utskarpen farm-to-table restaurant
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