Everything you need to make the most of your time in Kvænangen. Have a look around, and get in touch if you want help putting a plan together.
Looking for more trails? Browse every hike in the region on UT i Nord.
Exceptional ski touring in the surrounding mountains. Routes for every level.
Download Area Guide (PDF)Spot whales from shore during the right season. No tour needed, just look for the spots on the map.
Whale Watching GuideLocal operators and guides who offer activities in the Kvænangen area. Get in touch with them directly, or ask us and we’ll help arrange it.
Snowmobile Trip
A guided 3-hour snowmobile tour through the Alteidet area.
Learn more →ATV Trip
A guided 3-hour ATV tour through the Alteidet area.
Learn more →Dog Sledding
Drive your own dog sled on trips from the farm by the fjord.
Learn more →Dog Sledding
Mush your own huskies through the Finnmarksvidda wilderness.
Learn more →Guided Trip
Local guiding in the Finnmark Alps, from ski touring to summer hiking.
Learn more →Sami Cultural Experience
An afternoon with the reindeer herd, a traditional meal, and joik.
Learn more →Diving & Boat Trips
Small group whale experiences either by diving or boat.
Learn more →Whale Watching
Small-group whale safaris by RIB boat out of Skjervøy.
Learn more →More providers and activities to be added soon.
Click a month to discover what makes it special.
The coldest month of the year, with no direct sunlight for much of it. It's rarely completely dark though, with a soft blue twilight for a few hours around midday, an atmospheric time that feels cozy once the snow settles in. Polar night gradually lifts as the month goes on, with sunlight properly returning by late January.
The sun returns over the horizon in February, often the biggest moment of the month after weeks of polar night. Sunlight builds quickly from here, and while it's still properly cold, the returning light lifts the whole mood.
March continues February's momentum, plenty of snowfall and still properly cold, but the returning sun makes it feel warmer than the depths of winter. Together with April, this is considered one of the nicest months of the winter season, thanks to the combination of good snow and real sunlight.
April continues March's momentum, one of the two nicest months of winter, combining good snow with real sunlight for longer days outdoors.
The midnight sun arrives around May 17th, marking the last stretch of the ski season. Snow melts in the valleys while the mountains still hold snow for touring. Nature wakes up rapidly, with wildflowers, birdsong, and increasingly green landscapes.
Full midnight sun. Endless sunlight, lush green fjord landscape, and vibrant wildflowers. Excellent for hiking, fishing, and kayaking. The warmest weather begins.
The warmest month. Midnight sun until late July. Berry picking begins. Perfect for mountain hikes, fjord exploration, and enjoying the long, warm evenings outdoors.
Late summer harvest season. Berries, mushrooms, and herbs are abundant. Nights return but remain light. Excellent hiking weather and the fjord is at its warmest for fishing.
Autumn colours transform the landscape into a palette of reds, oranges, and golds. Northern lights season begins. Crisp air and incredible hiking.
The first snow may arrive on the mountain peaks, though it usually doesn't stick yet. In rare years it's turned properly cold early with little snow, but that's the exception. Dark evenings are perfect for northern lights, and whale season begins late in the month as orcas and humpbacks follow the herring back into the fjord.
Polar night begins as the sun dips below the horizon for the winter, though the days still carry a soft blue twilight rather than true darkness. Dramatic light, excellent northern lights viewing, and the deep stillness of the Arctic.
Deep polar night, the month without direct sunlight, wrapped in snow. Magical atmosphere for a quiet Christmas or New Year in the Arctic. Snow activities by headlamp, northern lights, and long cosy evenings.