More from the Northern Lights: Norway’s winter wonderland offers these highlights

class = “sc-cffd1e67-0 fmXrkB”>

Seafood and fish are of course very popular in Norway, thanks to its excellent location directly on the European Norwegian Sea coast. If you love sea delicacies, from cod to scallops and king crab, you will find everything here of the highest quality and freshness. However, vegetarians and vegans will always find something to suit them in Scandinavian cuisine. When it comes to meat, local reindeer is particularly popular and is an ingredient in many traditional dishes. A slightly unusual taste but definitely worth a try.

If you like desserts, you should definitely try Kanelboller, Norwegian cinnamon rolls. The recommended address for this is Café Kaffebønna in the center of Tromsø.

Fly: The northernmost town of Norway, Kerkenes, is known for its king crab. Shellfish, whose leg span can reach up to 1.80 meters, are abundant here. Crab legs are considered a delicacy. Tourists are even allowed to hunt the animal themselves.

Norway’s white, snowy landscape is ideal for almost any adventure. Here, you can experience just about anything your winter heart desires, from husky sleigh rides to snowmobile excursions, cross-country ski tours to overnight stays at minus five degrees. At the snow hotel in Kykenes you will find everything in one place.

Cliché or not, the Northern Lights are of course still the ultimate adventure in Norway. If you want to watch the magical light show in the sky, you have various options: A night boat tour, a walking tour or a reindeer sleigh ride.

Fly: If you prefer not to book a tour, you can try your luck on your own. You can easily reach Tromsø’s local mountain, Fjellheisen, by cable car. If you are lucky, you can also watch the view of the night sky from here. The price of a return ticket is about 30 francs.

The picturesque town of Tromsø is not only a good starting point for any adventure, but also a good place to stay when things are a little more relaxed. The small town impresses with its Scandinavian charm: narrow houses with colorful wooden facades are lined up one after another, the smell of cinnamon wafts from numerous cafes, and the white snow cover makes the picture perfect. One of the landmarks of the city is the Arctic Cathedral. It is worth seeing especially because of its architecture.

The scenery around Tromsø is particularly beautiful. The port city is surrounded by fjords. You can fully enjoy the magnificent ice views on a pleasant boat ride.

Fly: If you’re in Tromsø between November and January, you’re in luck. Currently, sperm whales and orcas can be observed here.

The indigenous people found not only in Norway but also in Sweden, Finland and parts of Russia are Sámi. To this day, they live according to their traditions in Norway and either fish or raise reindeer – this is allowed only to the Sami in the whole country. If a family belongs to Sami reindeer, each family member is entitled to a herd of reindeer marked at birth with an individual tag on their ears.

Camp Tamok is about an hour’s drive from Tromsø. Here 21-year-old Karoline tells us more about her daily life as a Sami and introduces her to her customs and traditions. During your visit, you can get closer to the reindeer than ever before: a leisurely sleigh ride, petting and feeding are allowed.

Fly: Never ask a Sami how many reindeer he has. The size of the reindeer herd is equated with wealth, and asking for numbers is considered disrespectful.

Many people don’t even realize that Norway played an important role in World War II. The town of Kerkenes in the north of the country was the place that suffered the most bomb attacks after Malta during the war. History fanatics can still find remnants of this section all over the city. Visiting “Andersgrotta”, the city’s largest air raid shelter, will give you an insight into the lives of civilians in times of war.

Fly: Kilenes was an important location, especially due to its proximity to Russia. The border is still an exciting attraction for visitors to the city today.

This article was created as part of a press tour.

Source : Blick