Trondheim to the North Cape Places

Trondheim

Hiking and Walking

Tromsø has more than 100 km (62 mi) of walking and hiking trails in the mountains above the city. They're reachable by funicular.

Lyngsfjord Adventure. This tour company offers dog sledding, reindeer sledding, snowmobile safaris, snowshoeing, northern lights viewing, and the chance to sleep in Sami tents. 77-71-55-88. www.lyngsfjord.com.

Svensby Tursenter. About one hour from Tromsø (including a 20-minute ferry crossing), Svensby Tursenter offers accommodation in small, self-service cabins at the foot of the Lyngen Alps. The company can arrange dogsledding, horsesledding, skikjøring (skiing behind a snowmobile), boat rentals, moonlight tours, northern lights safaris, and fjord fishing. 77-71-22-25. www.svensbytursenter.no/index_en.html.

Troms turistforening. The local trekking association organizes tours and courses, and also rents out overnight cabins. Kirkegt. 2, Tromsø, 9008. 77-68-51-75. troms.turistforeningen.no.

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