Conservation Areas
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National parks and other protected areas are intended to protect vulnerable and endangered habitats of national and regional value. The area around the Lyngenfjord features several landscape protection areas and nature reserves that are worth visiting. By far the largest of these protected areas is the Lyngsalpan Landscape Protection Area / Ittugáissáid suodjemeahcci. The majestic Lyngen Alps are renowned for the sharply-pointed peaks surrounded by glaciers of eternal ice, wild and narrow valleys and landscapes that plunge from alpine mountains straight into the sea. This area is protected because it is of great natural science value as glaciological and quaternary geological reference area. The Lyngen Alps are composed mostly of gabbro. This is a hard and resistant type of rock and is responsible for the alpine-like nature of the mountains. There are more than 50 peaks higher than 1300 meters. The mountain area contains round 140 glaciers, which makes it ideal for studying how glaciers have helped to shape the landscape as it appears today.
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You can roam freely on foot in the conservation area. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of some of the area’s various birds of prey. Take this into consideration:
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Welcome in to the nature!
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All plant and animal life is protected. You may however pick berries and mushrooms. Hunting and fishing is also permitted with the reference to regulations. Behave carefully so that you neither do any harm to nature or cultural values, nor disturb wildlife. Remove traces of your camping site and any litter. Carry out what you carry in. You are welcome to make your own campfire in areas where there is no risk of a fire hazard. There are grazing animals in the area in the summer time. Close gates and keep your dog on a leash.
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Wheelchair accessible nature areas
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Museum buildings
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Checklist – things to do
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Others / Cafes
27 – at the edge of Tromsø Base camp at Breivikeidet – 50 min. transfer from Tromsø
Bookable activities
Every day: 09:30 Every evening: 19:00
Accommodation
Snow-shoeing Cross-country skiing Ice fishing Dog sledding Reindeer sledding Snowmobile – Lyngen Alps (09:00) Northern Lights tours
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ELEKTRO-SPORT AS
TOUR IN LYNGENALPS AS post@tourinlyngenalps.no – +47 917 35 497 www.auroraalps.no
Mail: postmaster@elektro-sport.no
Utleie av ski, sykkel, truger
Bookable activities
1. Lulledalen (easy) Follow the gravel path in the scenic Lulledalen valley to a rustic shelter with a fireplace. It is 500 m, virtually flat and clearly signposted from the E8 highway.
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2. Strandpromenade, Skibotn (easy) This is a well-prepared gravel path in a pine forest and nature reserve. It’s excellent for bird watching. The path starts from behind the LHL Centre, where you may park.
4. Jægervatnet (varied) Follow the nice forest road along the shores of Lake Jægervatnet. You need to go through a gate. After approx. 2 km you will arrive at a viewpoint with a rest area below. Parking: If you arrive from Svensby, turn right just before the bridge where the lake starts. Here is a marked car park. You can also follow the road approx. 700 m further past the houses and park in the open space to the left of the forest road.
Photo: Simon Vunneli
Checklist – things to do 1. Gorsa Bridge, Kåfjorddalen and Halti (Nature) The Kåfjorddalen valley has canyons, waterfalls and marked trails. Hiking, cycling, skiing and snowmobile tours are great activities here. The Gorsa Bridge (Gorsabrua) is a suspension bridge across the 155 m deep Sabetjohk canyon. Every Saturday during the summer season, it is possible to bungy jump off the bridge. It is an 8km hike from the car park at the end of the gravel road to the summit of Finland’s highest mountain, Halti.
5. Steindalen Glacier (Nature) The Steindalen Glacier located in the Steindalen valley, between Oteren and Lyngseidet. The hike to the glacier is 5 km in each direction.
7. The Bollmann Road (Nature & History) The Bollmann Road is a war memorial built by Russian, Yugoslavian and Polish prisoners of war during World War II. There is a marked trail up to a viewpoint at an elevation of 550 m above sea level. Facilities include a toilet and rest area.
3. Spåkenes (Nature & History) Spåkenes is a view point with historical structures from World War II and a panoramic 360-degree view of the Lyngen Alps and the Lyngenfjord. This is also an ideal place to enjoy the Midnight Sun or Northern Lights.
8. Mountain biking (Nature & Exploring) The area around Skibotn and Hatteng offers great tracks for mountain biking enthusiasts. In the early autumn, the Lavkarittet off-road bike race and the Stifestival take place here. Stifestival is a festival aimed at mountain biking enthusiasts.
4. Manndalen, Centre for Northern Peoples (Museum) The purpose of this centre is to develop, maintain and promote the Coastal Sami culture and northern indigenous peoples. You can visit the museum, library and various cultural buildings in the garden. The annual Riddu Riđđu Festival takes place here each July.
9. Visit the local distillery In Årøybukt, you can visit the world’s northernmost distillery, which opened in the spring of 2016.
Photo: Bjarne Riesto - riesto.no / www.nordnorge.com
Museum buildings, Nord Troms Museum 1. Skibotn Market Skibotn market had its peak in the 19th century as the largest and most important trade market in North Troms. At the turn of the century there were about 15 market buildings owned by merchants from nearby and far away at the site. Today, two of the trading buildings are preserved and a further two have been reconstructed. At the market you will find an exhibition about the market history of Northern Scandinavia and temporary exhibitions. There is also a small shop on the premises.
3. Artic Bistro & Bar Pub / Café +47 417 69 069 www.artic-lyngen.no 4. Magic Mountain Lodge, After ski After ski in the skiseason +47 473 42 091 5. High North Birtavarre Camping Summer open café +47 77 71 77 07 / +47 977 22 844
7. Sjøbukaféen Manndalen Sjøbuer Summer open café +47 416 04 738
Photo: Anna RiEBELova
9. Elektro Sport Bike rental and sports equipment +47 950 24 045 10. LHL Skibotn Rehabilitering Rehabilitation +47 77 71 55 60 www.lhl.no/klinikkene/skibotn
2. Gamslett gård 1/2 kilometre from Svensby Ferry Port you will find Gamslett, a typical Nord-Troms farmstead where families survived on a combination of fishing, farming and harvesting a variety of resources. The buildings, artefacts and furniture at Gamslett give a unique insight into the life and work of people living along the coast during the late 19th and early 20th century. 3. Holmenes Gård Holmenes gård is situated 4 kilometres from Birtavarre and can be dated to the mid 19th century. The farm is a Sea Sami settlement and consists of both domestic buildings and a range of outbuildings. As well as learning about the variety of resources used by the Sea Sami, you can learn about arts and crafts, farming and traditions during a visit to Holmenes.
3. Opplev Henrik Solberg Arctic Natureguide +47 995 62 166 www.sjobuer.no/no/aktiviteter
8. Green Gold of Norway Winter activities, northern lights +47 928 09 057 www.greengoldofnorway.com
4. Lyngsfjord Adventure Winter activities +47 77 71 55 88 www.lyngsfjord.com
Photo: Simon Vunneli
Photo: Graham Austick / www.nordnorge.com
Accommodation
6. Håkon Gjestehus Café +47 995 88 935
8. Senter For Nordlige Folk Sami Cultural Centre with Library, Museum & Gallery +47 77 71 78 80 www.senterfornordligefolk.no
7. Lyngen Resort AS / Aurora Spirit AS Distillery Experience, NATO experience +47 919 04 260 www.lyngen.com
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Others / Cafes
2. Skibsbroen Pub Pub +47 450 59 090 www.sorheim-brygge.no
2. Lyngenguide Mikal Nerberg Guide IFMGA certified +47 922 39 880 www.lyngenguide.no
6. Lake Jægervatnet (Nature) This lake is located a 10-minute drive north of Svensby. Activities possible here include fishing (permit required), ice fishing, ice skating, walking/hiking and viewing the Lyngen Alps.
2. Lyngstuva (Nature) Lyngstuva is the northernmost point on the Lyngen Peninsula, and is a wonderful place to enjoy the Midnight Sun or Northern Lights. A trail runs along the shoreline from the car park at the end of the road in Russelv to a lighthouse. This 3 km walk takes approx. 1 hour.
1. Lyngen Kulturkafe Cafe +47 974 12 275 www.lyngen-kulturkafe.no
6. Captain Kjetil / Lyngen Boat Boat trips / Fishing +47 975 39 277 www.lyngen-boat.no
Photo: Jan R. Olsen
3. Stortuva gravel path, Bensnes (easy) This forest road with a gentle incline leads to a nice fireplace in between birch trees. It is approx. 1.5 km from the car parking area. Parking: Just west of the bend by Storelva, there is a forest road between the houses with fences on both sides. Drive up to the barrier and park there.
Arctic Cruise Norway Boat cruises +47 905 49 997 www.acinorway.com
Lyngseidet Tourist office Strandveien 19, 9060 Lyngseidet
(Ishavskysten Friluftsråd)
5. Skibotn Husky Dogsledding +47 413 31 561
Skibotn Nordkalottsenteret Markedsgata 23 , 9143 Skibotn
1. Tour In Lyngenalps Summer and Winter activities +47 917 35 497 www.tourinlyngenalps.no
Ph: +47 77 21 08 50 E-mail: post@visit-lyngenfjord.com
BOOK YOUR ARCTIC ADVENTURE TODAY! www.visit-lyngenfjord.com
Four nature areas accessible by wheelchair
1. Lyngen Fjordcamp Holiday house +47 971 65 210 www.lyngenfjordcamp.com Nord-Lenangen
9. Lyngen Apartments Apartments +47 981 00 060 www. Lyngenapartments Lyngseidet
17. Magic Mountain Lodge Hostel / Hotel +47 473 42 091 www.magicmountainlodge.no Lyngseidet
25. Lyngen Fjordbuer Cabins +47 909 47 452 www.lyngenfjordbuer.no Nordmannvik
2. Lyngen Havfiske og Tursenter Cabins +47 777 13 500 www.lyngenhavfiske.no Nord-Lenangen
10. Lyngen Mountain Holidays Hostelstyle +47 464 68 267 www.lyngenmountainholidays.com Jægervatnet
18. Sørheim Brygge Cabins/Apartments +47 412 01 480 www.sorheim-brygge.no Lyngseidet
26. Olderelv Camping Camping / Cabins +47 911 31 700 www.olderelv.no Skibotn
3. Storgalten Feriecamp Holiday house +47 907 35 241 www.storgalten.no
11. FabLab / Solvik Gård Cabins +47 918 52 232 www.solvik.no / www.fablab.no
19. Lyngen Home Holiday house +47 917 83 778 / +47 908 26 090 www.lyngen-home.com Lyngseidet
27. Helligskogen Fjellstue Hostel +47 901 26 133 www. HelligskogenFjellstue
4. Lenangen Brygger Cabins +47 913 95 123 www.lenangenbrygger.no Lenangsøyra
12. Lyngen View Apartment +47 992 04 669 www.lyngenview.com Lyngseidet
5. Solheim Fritidsgård Cabins / Apartment +47 995 43 097 www.solheimgard.com Svensby
13. Lyngseidet Gjestegård
6. Koppangen Brygger Cabins +47 924 78 555 www.koppangenbrygger.no
14. Johnsen Gården Apartments +47 400 56 220 www.johnsen-apartment.no Lyngseidet
7. Årøybukt Gjestehus Apartment +47 920 38 575
Photo: Jan R. Olsen
8. Svensby Tursenter Cabins +47 917 09 936 www.svensbytursenter.no Svensby
+47 928 56 221 www.gjestegaarden.no Lyngseidet
15. Lyngentourist.com Caravanparken Slettnes Camping +47 412 26 609 / +47 922 91 956 www.lyngentourist.com 16. Astrids Feriehus, Årøybukt Holiday house +47 900 74 972
20. Manndalen Sjøbuer Cabins +47 416 04 738 www.sjobuer.no
28. Håkon Gjestehus Guesthouse +47 995 88 935 www.siamcatering.org Olderdalen
21. High North Camp Birtavarre Camping / Cabins +47 77 71 77 07 / +47 977 22 844 www.high-north.com
29. Olderdalen Ski Camp Apartment +47 920 76 796 www.olderdalenskicamp.no
22. Solhov Hostel & a holiday house +47 480 60 914 www.solhov.com Lyngseidet
30. Artic Lyngen Sjøcamp Cabins +47 417 69 069 www.articlyngen.com Djupvik
23. Take Me Away Holiday house & Rentalvans +47 990 01 454 Årøybukt
31. IMA Tursenter Cabins +47 901 95 865 www.ima-tursenter.no Steindalen
24. Strandbu Camping, Skibotn Camping / Cabins +47 777 15 340 www.strandbu.no
NATURALLY EXCITING
Photo: Jan R. Olsen
Hiking • Northern lights • Skiing • Fishing