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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 More2020 Arctic Bucket List
As we’re now in a new year and decade we wanted to share some of our must-do bucket list experiences for 2020! ICELAND Ice Caves Vatnajökull glacier, Southeast Iceland is home to multiple ever-changing Ice Caves sometimes called Crystal Caves. Formed by water running through and […]
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: Northern Lights Photography Tips
Booked, or close to booking your winter getaway to see the Northern Lights? Here’s a guide on how to make sure you capture the stunning Aurora Borealis. The first thing to be aware of is where to see the Northern Lights. The best countries are Norway, […]
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: Best Places to see The Northern Lights
Arctic Holiday is proud to announce that 3 of our destinations have featured in The Travel’s 10 Best Places To View The Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis are a natural light display in the sky mainly seen in arctic regions. […]
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 […]
Read MoreExclusively Arctic: Festivals in the Arctic
Part of our team are out in the Lofoten Islands this weekend for Elijazzen Festival. The 15°C days and magnificent fjords perfectly complement the sun, sand, and sea. In the spirit of this weekend, we have compiled a list of 8 fantastic festivals held in the […]
Read MoreArctic Seasons: When to Visit These 3 Destinations
In the Arctic, spring has arrived with melting snow and an abundance of sunlight. Like most other regions, it spans a vast area from the cute inland village of Santa Claus to formidable ice caps around the North Pole. Each destination in the Arctic has its […]
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