Christmas in Norway’s Arctic at Lyngen experience with four different activities including Northern Lights chasing.
Experience the magic of Christmas in the Arctic on this five-night holiday at the Lyngen Experience about two hours’ drive from Tromsø. This is a world of vast, white landscapes, snow-covered mountains and glistening fjords. It is also the world of the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights and whilst not guaranteed, the best chance to experience the spectacle of the greens and mauves of the night skies is in this region between November and March. At Lyngen, there is a full programme of Arctic winter activities for you to enjoy and perhaps experience for the first time, including a whale safari, snowshoeing, a snowmobile experience and dog sledding. The hotel will also supply you with winter clothes for outdoor use: a warm suit, shoes and mittens. Full board excluding drinks is also included here and a special 7-course Christmas Eve menu. Please note that children under the age of 12 years are not accepted on the Lyngen activities. Arrivals at Lyngen for this package of activities must be on 23 December 2025.
Highlights
• Northern Lights experience • Husky dog sledding • Snowshoe walking • Whale safari • Snowmobile experience
Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!Mrs H, Jan 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person and include a mountain view room on full board
From about
£5,920 Mountain view room 23 December 2025
£6,370 Sea view room 23 December 2025
Holiday Code SCFH05
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Christmas in Norway’s Arctic at Lyngen experience with four different activities including Northern Lights chasing.
We recommend taking the direct flight from London with British Airways to Tromsø. It means an early afternoon arrival in the Arctic Circle and in time for the group transfer from the airport to Lyngen, about two hours away. The transfer leaves the airport between 15.30 and 16.00 hrs. The winter spirit commences this evening with a Northern Lights experience. This starts in the evening at 19.00 hrs at the Lodge and depending on the season, you go to the Northern Lights tent in the woods where a campfire is made and the tent used as base camp. From here you wait and watch to experience the spectacle of the Aurora Borealis, conditions permitting. If your guides consider it necessary, the tour may travel by car to a location that affords better visibility of the lights. The duration of the Northern Lights Experience is about four hours.
The Lyngen Experience is a boutique hotel with rooms and apartments on the side of the Lyngenfjord. The Whale Safari lasts 4 to 6 hours and starts at 09.00 when you board the boat moored in the harbour at Nord-Lenangen, a few minutes from the lodge and apartments. The boat is a Targa 46, a high-speed boat that can cover long distances in a short time so you can travel to where the whales were last observed. Spotting a whale is likely but not guaranteed. Even without sighting a whale, the scenery and landscape you travel through is majestic and awe-inspiring.
This evening enjoy a special 7-course dinner to celebrate Christmas.
Christmas Day in the Arctic Circle and time to enjoy a foray into the white wilderness on snowshoes. Snowshoeing takes place for about 3-4 hours with a 09.30 start. Around Lyngen there are several nice vantage points but the weather conditions will determine where you start the day’s excursion. A popular trip is to the lighthouse at Lyngstuva. You will explore different tracks in an environment of snow-covered forests with stunning views. Hiking in the quiet mountains in the middle of winer is a peaceful and invigorating experience.
The snowmobile experience lasts about 1.5 hrs and takes place in the morning at 10.00 hrs or in the evening at 20.00 hrs. Snowmobile drivers must have a valid driving licence (in Norway the minimum age in 18 years and it allows you to drive passenger cars with a maximum of eight passengers). The snowmobile experience takes place in outer Lyngen, surrounded by the Lyngen Alps. From the hotel you follow the snowmobile trail up the mountain. The trail starts with simple and flat roads where you learn how to handle the vehicle and to use it as a tool for exploring nature. During the trip, you’ll stop to take in the scenery and vistas. Driving is in pairs, with the chance to change drivers halfway if desired.
Today is the dog sledding experience. Dog sledding lasts 4 to 5 hours with a drive of about 1.5 hrs both ways. The tour starts at 09.30 hrs. This is all about exploring and traversing the variety of terrain in this majestic landscape. The trip is quite long and you should be in good physical shape. Along the way, the journey will be broken to make a fire, drink coffee and enjoy some snacks. There are two possible methods of operation: on a one-passenger sledge or on a two-passenger sledge (if the latter, you will change driver in the middle of the journey). Before the experience starts, you get the chance to help change the harness on the team and to greet the Alaska huskies. You will appreciate the bond that grows between the driver and the huskies. They will be in their element – you are bound to learn to respect it too.
Your transfer from Lyngen arrives at the airport in the city of Tromsø at about midday. Your British Airways flight leaves in the early afternoon.
Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!Mrs H, Jan 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person and include a mountain view room on full board
From about
£5,920 Mountain view room 23 December 2025
£6,370 Sea view room 23 December 2025
Holiday Code SCFH05
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Our prices include
● Accommodation in a double or twin room on full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner at Lyngen
● 7-course dinner on Christmas Eve
● Scheduled flights London to Tromsø return, economy
● Northern Lights chasing experience
● Whale safari
● Snowshoeing
● Dog sledding
● Snowmobile experience
● Shared transfers Tromsø airport to Lyngen and back
● Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
Additional information
Please note that children under the age of 12 years are not accepted on the Lyngen activities.
Please note that the Christmas arrival is for 5 nights at Lyngen on 23 December 2025.
Call us on 01392 441245
Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!Mrs H, Jan 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person and include a mountain view room on full board
From about
£5,920 Mountain view room 23 December 2025
£6,370 Sea view room 23 December 2025
Holiday Code SCFH05
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Our prices include
• Accommodation in a double or twin room on full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner at Lyngen
• 7-course dinner on Christmas Eve
• Scheduled flights London to Tromsø return, economy
• Northern Lights chasing experience
• Whale safari
• Snowshoeing
• Dog sledding
• Snowmobile experience
• Shared transfers Tromsø airport to Lyngen and back
• Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
The journey and how you get there There are direct flights in the winter months from London Heathrow to Tromsø with British Airways, four times a week, on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There may be direct flights with other airlines such as Easyjet too. Otherwise, there are daily flights via Oslo. Group transfers from the airport to the Lyngen Experience are included. This Christmas holiday in Lyngen starts on 23 December 2025. We can add on days before the start of the holiday in Tromsø.
Additional information
Please note that children under the age of 12 years are not accepted on the Lyngen activities.
Please note that the Christmas arrival is for 5 nights at Lyngen on 23 December 2025.
Call us on 01392 441245
Christmas in Norway’s Arctic at Lyngen experience with four different activities including Northern Lights chasing.
Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!Mrs H, Jan 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person and include a mountain view room on full board
From about
£5,920 Mountain view room 23 December 2025
£6,370 Sea view room 23 December 2025
Holiday Code SCFH05
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Our prices include
• Accommodation in a double or twin room on full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner at Lyngen
• 7-course dinner on Christmas Eve
• Scheduled flights London to Tromsø return, economy
• Northern Lights chasing experience
• Whale safari
• Snowshoeing
• Dog sledding
• Snowmobile experience
• Shared transfers Tromsø airport to Lyngen and back
• Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
The journey and how you get there There are direct flights in the winter months from London Heathrow to Tromsø with British Airways, four times a week, on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There may be direct flights with other airlines such as Easyjet too. Otherwise, there are daily flights via Oslo. Group transfers from the airport to the Lyngen Experience are included. This Christmas holiday in Lyngen starts on 23 December 2025. We can add on days before the start of the holiday in Tromsø.
Additional information
Please note that children under the age of 12 years are not accepted on the Lyngen activities.
Please note that the Christmas arrival is for 5 nights at Lyngen on 23 December 2025.
Call us on 01392 441245
Holiday prices
| Date | Mountain view room per person | Sea view room per person | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2025-28 Dec 2025 | £5,920 | £6,370 |
Thank you. We had an amazing holiday. Really appreciate the work put in to give us the trip of a lifetime!Mrs H, Jan 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person and include a mountain view room on full board
From about
£5,920 Mountain view room 23 December 2025
£6,370 Sea view room 23 December 2025
Holiday Code SCFH05
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Our prices include
• Accommodation in a double or twin room on full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner at Lyngen
• 7-course dinner on Christmas Eve
• Scheduled flights London to Tromsø return, economy
• Northern Lights chasing experience
• Whale safari
• Snowshoeing
• Dog sledding
• Snowmobile experience
• Shared transfers Tromsø airport to Lyngen and back
• Concierge service and Expressions Holidays regional helpful hints
The journey and how you get there There are direct flights in the winter months from London Heathrow to Tromsø with British Airways, four times a week, on a Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. There may be direct flights with other airlines such as Easyjet too. Otherwise, there are daily flights via Oslo. Group transfers from the airport to the Lyngen Experience are included. This Christmas holiday in Lyngen starts on 23 December 2025. We can add on days before the start of the holiday in Tromsø.
Additional information
Please note that children under the age of 12 years are not accepted on the Lyngen activities.
Please note that the Christmas arrival is for 5 nights at Lyngen on 23 December 2025.
Call us on 01392 441245
Christmas in Norway’s Arctic at Lyngen experience with four different activities including Northern Lights chasing.
About Northern Norway
This northernmost region of the country, with the large part of it sitting within the Arctic Circle, is one that conjures up much of the magic for the visitor to Norway. This is the land of snow and ice, endless tundra, red-painted houses of fishing villages, the land of the midnight sun and the eerily mystical Northern Lights. Perched on the coast near Narvik are the idyllic Lofoten Islands, with craggy peaks, inlets and fjords, fishing villages and farms. Svolvaer is the gateway to the Lofoten Islands and from here you can visit the charming villages of Reine, Stramsund, Ballstad and Nusfjord. The main town of the region is Tromsø, situated about 186 miles inside the Arctic Circle and the place from where Amundsen started his polar expedition. The town is a popular place for viewing the Northern Lights. Other places you might visit depending on how you travel through this region are Mo I Rana, Bodø and Narvik. From Narvik you can take the train to Kiruna in Sweden and on to Stockholm (by sleeper train).
Highlights of Northern Norway
Places of interest include the Lofoten Aquarium, the Lofotr Vikingmuseum, farm visits and visits to meet the locals. You can experience the Midnight Sun in summer and undertake many activities such as climbing, hiking, sailing, kayaking, sea safaris to visit Trollfjord and watch for sea eagles, fishing trips. There are scenic routes around the Lofoten Island affording ample photo opportunities and the chance to see striking artwork set amongst the natural landscape and near the viewing points. There are several art galleries on the Lofoten Islands displaying not only paintings and prints, but also glasswork and Lofoten woollen goods. From Bodø there are numerous hiking trails near the hotel, with the hotel recommending the Ramnfloget, Keiservarden, Ørnkloa, Bestefarvarden, and Finnkonnakken. There are also RIB excursions available nearby, and the area is home to the famous Saltstraumen maelstrom. Bodø is a short distance away, with restaurants, bars, shops, and museums, such as the Norwegian Aviation Museum. Mjelle Beach is further up the coast, known for its red sand, infused with garnet. Tromsø recommended highlights: Arctic Cathedral, Storsteinen mountain ledge, Polar Museum, Tromsø Museum, dolphin safaris, fjord cruises, Northern Light searches.
Cultural highlights of Northern Norway
Tromsø is home to a number of museums including the Polar Museum and the Tromsø museum. Svolvaer has its own local history museum and on Lofoten there is a Viking long house and museum. Near Bodø is the Kjerringoy trading post and the Bunkermuseum. Northern Norway is home to the Sami people and you can experience the Sami culture in a number of locations: reindeer herding, joik (Sami folk music), silver working, Sami clothing and ceramics.
Festivals of Northern Norway
Northern Lights festival in Tromsø held at the end of January, the Arctic Arts Festival in Harstad during the summer solstice in June and the Lofoten International Art Festival, which takes place alternate years and features contemporary art. Tromsø holds a jazz festival in the summer.
Gastronomy of Northern Norway
Stockfish is one of the signature dishes (dried cod served with carrots, bacon and scrambled eggs). All manner of fish and seafood: halibut, cod, herring, haddock, mussels, prawns and lobsters. Skrei is the wandering Atlantic cod, and one of the most protected and sustainable fish stocks in the world. Seaweed is harvested in the Lofoten islands and King crab is a delicacy in the region. Herring is served in a variety of ways: fresh, smoked, salted and pickled. Reindeer is a delicacy in northern Norway and is often roasted or cooked in stews. Lamb are reared locally on the Lofoten islands and on the Lyngen peninsula. Cloudberries are picked to make jam and desserts. The Mack brewery is based in Tromsø and produces popular local beers.
