Stay Beyond the Crowds
Stay closer to darker skies, authentic Arctic experiences, locally owned accommodation, and adventures shaped by the rhythms of the fjords and mountains.
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Stay Local
Wake up in fjord cabins, aurora huts, rorbus and family-owned stays surrounded by Arctic nature and northern lights.
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Stay beyond sightseeing and closer to the Arctic in all its seasons. Stay safe with a local guide who always has a plan B for the crafty Arctic weather.
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Stay closer to the traditions, flavours and stories shaped by life between the Lyngen Alps and the Arctic sea.
Stay Beyond Tromsø
The Lyngenfjord region spans five municipalities between mountains and fjords. Explore local experiences, hidden gems and recommendations from more than 70 local businesses.
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Travel to Lyngenfjord
The closest bigger airport is Tromsø. Close by you will also find the airports Bardufoss, Alta and Sørkjosen.
When you arrive by plane from abroad, you usually fly via Oslo. From there you continue to Tromsø (TOS), the closest and most popular airport. Alternatives are Bardufoss (BDU) or Alta (ALF). Sørkjosen (SQJ) is also an option with a stopover in Tromsø.
Airlines operating these airports are Norwegian, SAS and Widerøe.
Furthermore there are direct flights from several European cities such as London, Stockholm and Helsinki to Tromsø.
You can reach the Lyngenfjord region by buses from Tromsø, Alta or Narvik (one bus change).
Buses from Tromsø departs from the main busstation (Prostneset) close by the touristinformation.There are two routes that departs for the Lyngenfjord region, one to Alta/Storslett via Lyngen (Svensby and Lyngseidet) and Olderdalen or the other one via Nordkjosbotn and takes you to Skibotn, Manndalen and continues to Storslett.
Taking the bus from Narvik you need to change buses at Nordkjosbotn and then continue to the Lyngenfjord region.
Information about the bus schedule can be found at Svipper.
During the summer months you can take a bus from Finland (Kilpisjärvi, Muonio, Rovaniemi, Oulu) to the Lyngenfjord region, this bus continues to Tromsø. More information at Eskelisen Lapin Linjat.
Are you looking for a possibility to arrive by boat to the Lyngenfjord region, a possibility is the expressboat from Tromsø to Nord-Lenangen, Arnøya and Skjervøy. Be aware that the expressboat only operates on certain days and does not take cars.
For more information about times and prices, check svipper.no.
To experience the Lyngenfjord region in your own time, driving your own car/rental car is a good alternative.
You can rent a car from f.ex.AVIS, Hertz, Europcar or Sixt, they are situated in Tromsø Airport and Tromsø city.
In the Lyngenfjord region you can rent a car (small one) from Mekonomen Bilverksted, 9146 Olderdalen, ph. +47 959 49 782
Tromsø to Lyngen, Lyngseidet and Nord-Lenangen:
If you drive from Tromsø, the route will follow the E8 to Fagernes (20 km) and then on along the Rv 91 to the quayside at Breivikeidet where the ferry comes in. The 20-minute boat trip over to Svensby is a perfect opportunity to see the Lyngenalps in a fascinating panorama view from the café that offers coffee, beverages and waffles.
Alternative route without ferry: drive to Oteren and then take the FV868 towards Lyngseidet.
Direction Kåfjord, Olderdalen, Birtavarre, Spåkenes and north to Skjervøy and Storslett:
If you drive from Tromsø, the route will follow the E8 to Fagernes (20 km) and then on along the Rv 91 to the quayside at Breivikeidet where the ferry comes in. The 20-minute boat trip over to Svensby is a perfect opportunity to see the Lyngenalps in a fascinating panorama view from the café that offers coffee, beverages and waffles. The drive from Svensby to Lyngseidet takes about 30 minutes and from there is a second car ferry over to Olderdalen in Kåfjord that takes 40 minutes.
Arriving in Olderdalen, if you drive north you will reach Nordmannvik og Spåkenes. Driving south takes you to Birtavarre og Manndalen, alternative is driving via Skibotn.
Direction Storfjord, Hatteng, Oteren, Skibotn:
From Tromsø it is a 1 ½ hour drive to Storfjord. The E8 and, after 70 km, the E6 runs through magnificent landscapes with several picnic areas where you can stop and admire the nature. From Tromsø to Skibotn it is about 120 km. From Skibotn you can continue north to f.ex Manndalen and Birtavarre or you can drive up the Skibotn valley.
There are different options for traveling around the Lyngenfjord region. Having a rental car or your own car is the easiest; alternatives are bus or bicycle. If you want to use public transport, it is important to plan well.
We have written an article with a number of tips on how to most easily plan your trip around the region.
You can read the article here: Getting around in the Lyngenfjord region | Norway | Visit Lyngenfjord | Visit Lyngenfjord
There are several ferries operating in the Lyngenfjord region.
Ferry schedule for the Lyngen- and Ullsfjord ferry
Ferry schedule for the Rotsund - Havnnes - Uløybukt ferry. (you travel for free on this ferry)
Ferry schedule for the Storstein - Nikkeby - Lauksundskaret ferry. (you travel for free on this ferry)
For more information and updated travel info, please visit: svipper.no
If you have any questions about the Lyngen or Ullsfjord ferry route, please visit www.svipper.no or call
the Lyngen ferry directly on +47 916 81 150
the Ullsfjord ferry directly on +47 916 81 150
Read more about the schedules here: Ferry Times Lyngen & Ullsfjorden: Plan Your Trip | Visit Lyngenfjord