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Northern Norway
Home » Norway » Norway Major Cities and Regions » Northern NorwayNorthern Norway is noted for its cultural variety, contrasting nature and unforgettable experiences. It offers the worlds most stunning coastline and a taste of the Arctic. North Norwegians are renowned for their openness and kindness, and are always ready to tell you what it is like to live so far north.
The landscape changes from alpine mountains and narrow inlets with thriving coastal communities to endless tundra and wilderness. The contrasts in light, from midnight sun in the summer to northern auroras in the winter, help shape the way people live. In the summer, 24 hours of daylight can be fully exploited for activities and relaxing.
When the sun disappears at the end of November, you can experience the magical Northern Lights. This spectacular colorful light show last for hours. Until the sun returns again at the end of January, you can experience the blue daylight that is unique to North Norway.
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