Tourist information from Mehamn and surrounding areas

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26.September 2011

Finnmark

The vast county of Finnmark is the home of the Sami - Norway’s indigenous people. Experience midnight sun, northern lights and the North Cape.
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31.August 2011

Key facts about Finnmark

The county of Finnmark covers an area of 48,637 square kilometres and has approximately 72,000 inhabitants.
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Getting here and around | 31.August 2011

Getting to Finnmark and around

There are several direct flights daily from Oslo to Alta and Kirkenes, and Hurtigruten boats call at 11 different ports along the coast of Finnmark.
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Tourist information | 23.August 2011

Tourist information in Finnmark

The tourist information offices in Finnmark will help you book accommodation and plan your trip.
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What to do | Active holiday | Fishing | 7.February 2012

Fishing in Kjøllefjord

Sea fishing, halibut fishing and king crabbing
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | 2.January 2012

The North Cape

When standing on the cliff at the North Cape, mainland Europe’s northernmost point, only the Svalbard Islands separate you from the North Pole.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | 12.May 2011

Day 8 - Storm at the North Cape

Seeing the North Cape from the sea is just as impressive as standing on the top. Due to heavy storm this day became quite different than expected.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 27.December 2011

Bird watching at Ekkerøy

Experience spectacular bird life in Northern Norway. Ekkerøy Holiday House offers environmentally friendly accommodation close to nature in Finnmark.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Buildings & Monuments | 11.August 2011

Vardøhus Fortress

Vardøhus Fortress has a unique location on an island in the Barents Sea, making it the world's northernmost fortress.
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What to do | Active holiday | Riding & Sledging | 24.January 2012

Video: Stories for Life: Dog sledging in Finnmark

Travel to the Pasvikdalen Valley near the Russian border to meet 50 Alaskan huskies, and try dog sledging with Norway host David Spinx.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 13.September 2011

What to do in Finnmark

Go bird-watching, join a king crab safari, discover Sami culture, try dog sledging or get your adrenaline pumping exploring Finnmark on a snow mobile.
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What to do | Shopping | 31.August 2011

Shopping in Finnmark

Sami products, silver jewellery and ceramics are among the many souvenirs you can buy when you visit Finnmark.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 31.August 2011

Scenic attractions in Finnmark

Experience the North Cape, the huge national parks or Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | 31.August 2011

Bird watching in Finnmark

Finnmark offers fantastic opportunities for bird watching. The Varanger Peninsula in eastern Finnmark is one of Norway's most exclusive bird areas.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 1.August 2011

Round trip from Tana to Lakselv

Driving from Tana to Lakselv takes you past famous salmon rivers and the Børselvfjellet mountains.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Wildlife safari | 28.July 2011

King crab safaris in Finnmark

Come face to face with the red king crab in the Barents Sea outside the coast of Finnmark. Afterwards you are offered a taste of the succulent meat.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 21.July 2011

Round trip in Eastern Finnmark

Visit Sami villages, travel to the border area between Finnmark and Russia or join the locals catching king crabs in Eastern Finnmark.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 20.July 2011

Hiking in Finnmark

With its fjords and the unique Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau, the vast county of Finnmark is well-suited for hiking holidays for the whole family.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 20.July 2011

Round trip in Western Finnmark

Experience the North Cape and Karasjok on this round trip in Western Finnmark.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Food traditions | 20.July 2011

What to eat in Finnmark

Sample local dishes made with reindeer, grouse, salmon or king crab when you visit Finnmark.
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What to do | Active holiday | Riding & Sledging | 19.April 2011

Reindeer sledging

Let reindeer drag you across the white plains of Finnmark in Northern Norway.
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What to do | Active holiday | Fishing | 6.February 2012

Fishing in the Hammerfest area

Close to Hammerfest and the North Cape in Northern Norway, you will find three places that offer excellent conditions for a fishing holiday.
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What to do | Tours & Safaris | Tour suggestions | 12.January 2012

Hiking offers in Hammerfest

Hammerfest offers hiking in arctic landscape, fjords, glaciers and white beaches. Or you can choose one of several peaks.
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What to do | Attractions & Culture | Nature attractions | 19.April 2011

The Struve Arc

The Struve Arc is an UNESCO protected chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Northern Norway to the Black Sea.
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Where to stay | Hotels | 19.July 2011

Where to stay in Finnmark

Stay at one of many camp sites or rent a fishermen's cabin. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel in Alta and Kirkenes SnowHotel are both made of snow and ice.
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