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Northern Lights or Midnight Sun?
Northern Lights or Midnight Sun? When to explore the Arctic? The Magical Northern Lights are on top of many people’s bucket lists and for a good reason. Chasing the Auroras has given many visitors a chance to visit some fantastic destinations that they might otherwise have […]
Read MoreTravel Hacks – How to prepare for an Arctic Holiday
How to prepare for an Arctic Holiday Travel hacks, tips and tricks! Book early! – Winter holidays are becoming more and more popular. The best places are often small cities or towns with limited accommodation. Before planning, check the weather forecast. Secondly, don’t put […]
Read MoreIcelandic Christmas: Yule Lads
The 13 “Yule Lads” The 13 “Yule Lads” Jólasveinar are the Icelandic equivalent of Santa (13 Santas). They are not much like Santa though, not at all. They are the sons of two scary trolls who live in the mountains Grýla and Leppalúði. Grýla eats […]
Read MoreIcelandic Christmas: How not to get eaten by the Yule Cat!
How not to get eaten by the Yule Cat The Yule Cat or Jólakötturinn is according to Icelandic folklore, a gigantic, monstrous cat that enjoys eating people who haven’t received new clothes for Christmas. The monster cat lurks in the shadows, in the mountains, and in […]
Read MoreArctic News: Miguel’s 5 must do things in Finnish Lapland
Having recently returned from his first trip to Finland, our very own Miguel gives you his top 5 tips on must-dos in Lapland… My recent adventure took me to Saariselkä, Utsjoki, Inari and Nuorgam! All in just 5 days of complete submergence in Lappish culture and […]
Read MoreArctic News: Top 5 things to do in Tromsø, Norway
Tromsø, famously used as the Gateway to the Arctic by all the famous Polar explorers, is the perfect base point for accessing all the Arctic has to offer. With an abundance of arctic adventures to decide from, we’ve created a list of our top 5 things […]
Read MoreArctic News: Reine, Lofoten
Arctic Holiday is proud to share that Reine, Lofoten has been mentioned as one of Norway’s most incredible roadside viewpoints… The Lofoten Islands have brought in many hikers, travellers, and cyclists all looking to take in the stunning views. Reine, a small town in Lofoten offers […]
Read MoreArctic News: Sustainable & Eco Friendly Cruises
Explore Arctic Norway without causing harm to nature with no noise and no pollution by hybrid-electric ships… We are proud to announce that we are offering two brand new tours onboard more sustainable and eco-friendly cruises. The tours will take place on brand new purpose-built ships […]
Read MoreArctic News: Winter Getaways
With the bank holiday just days away and summer coming to a close, why not start considering your next winter getaway? We offer unforgettable arctic adventures, and for a limited-time-only, we’re offering a bank holiday special £100 off your next holiday. Below, you will be able […]
Read MoreArctic News: The Midnight Sun
The Midnight Sun is a must-see natural phenomenon that occurs during the summer months in Norway. It is also visible in surrounding places in the north of the Arctic Circle or south of the Antartic Circle. Some parts of the Arctic, such as the North pole […]
Read MoreArctic News: Northern Iceland, the Arctic Paradise
Northern Iceland is the perfect travel destination for an unforgettable Arctic adventure… Iceland’s population is around 330,000 making it the least populated country in Europe. As a result, its nature is often left untouched by the masses. Northern Iceland offers a unique experience compared to other […]
Read MoreArctic News: Lofoten Hike Reopens
Arctic Holiday are excited to share that after a three year hiatus the famous Lofoten Hike trail has reopened! The trail shared worldwide on social media for its beautiful views was temporarily closed in order to make improvements to its sustainability for those visiting. Now, 3 […]
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