Choose a Route. Follow the Plan. Build Your Trip.
Planning a trip across Northern Norway can involve more than choosing where to go. You also need to work out how many nights to stay, how to travel between destinations, where to base yourself and which experiences fit realistically into the journey.
We’ve done that planning for you.
Our ready-made journeys combine destinations such as Tromsø, Senja, Harstad, Narvik, Vesterålen and Lofoten into practical routes you can recreate yourself. Choose a journey below, see how the trip fits together, and use our recommendations to arrange accommodation, transport and experiences separately.
Need a route built around your own dates?
Choose Your Northern Norway Journey
Northern Norway Without a Car - Independent Travel Journeys
CAR-FREE · YEAR-ROUND ROUTE
8 days · 7 nights
Tromsø → Narvik → Svolvær
Combine three of Northern Norway’s most distinctive destinations on an easy-to-follow journey from Tromsø to Lofoten.
Good for: First-time visitors · Arctic Train · Tromsø & Lofoten · travelling without a car
CAR-FREE · YEAR-ROUND SCENIC ROUTE
7 days · 6 nights
Tromsø → Senja → Harstad → Sortland → Svolvær
Make the journey between Tromsø and Lofoten part of the experience.
Good for: Scenic travel · island hopping · coastal journeys · slower travel
CAR-FREE · COASTAL JOURNEY
7 days · 6 nights
Evenes → Harstad → Sortland → Svolvær → Evenes
Discover three different sides of Northern Norway on a relaxed journey from Harstad through Vesterålen to Lofoten.
Good for: Coastal travel · Vesterålen & Lofoten · wildlife · travelling without a car
Northern Norway Self-Drive Journeys
SUMMER · SELF-DRIVE · SCENIC ROUTE
Minimum 10 days / 9 nights
Tromsø → Senja → Andøya → Vesterålen → Lofoten
Turn the drive from Tromsø to Lofoten into one of the highlights of your Northern Norway holiday.
Good for: Summer road trips · scenic driving · Midnight Sun · photography & nature
WINTER · SELF-DRIVE
8 days / 7 nights
Tromsø → Narvik → Svolvær
Experience Tromsø and Lofoten on a winter road trip designed around realistic driving days and time to enjoy the destinations along the way.
Good for: Northern Lights · winter road trips · Arctic activities · Tromsø & Lofoten
SUMMER · SELF-DRIVE · ROAD TRIP
7–9 days
Harstad → Hinnøya → Andøya → Vesterålen
Leave the busiest Northern Norway routes behind and explore Hinnøya and Vesterålen at a slower pace.
Good for: Scenic roads · whale watching · quieter places · slow travel
Build Your Own Tromsø & Lofoten Winter Trip
Already know you want to combine Tromsø and Lofoten? Start with 3–4 nights in Tromsø, choose how you want to travel south, then finish with 3–4 nights in Svolvær. Choose your accommodation and winter experiences from our selection of trusted operators. Bookable stays and experiences are selected by Hinnøya Travel and booked through our GoToHub booking portal, subject to the applicable booking terms. For the journey between Tromsø and Lofoten, choose the transport option that suits you and book directly with the transport operator.
Three steps to build the core of your Tromsø–Lofoten journey.
1. Tromsø — Stay & Experiences
Choose your accommodation and winter activities.
2. Tromsø to Lofoten — Choose Your Transport
Choose between our recommended ways to travel south.
3. Svolvær — Stay & Experiences
Choose your accommodation and Lofoten winter experiences.
Choose. Book. Travel.
1. Start with Tromsø
Tromsø Winter
Recommended stay: 3–4 nights
Tromsø is one of Northern Norway’s main winter activity bases. Stay in the city and choose the experiences that matter most to you.
Accommodation
Choose centrally located accommodation that works well for activity departures and onward transport.
Book with Hinnøya Travel:
Winter Experiences
Choose from experiences such as:
2. Choose How You Travel Between Tromsø & Lofoten
There are several ways to travel between Tromsø and Lofoten without a car.
Recommended Transport
Bus via Bjerkvik
The most straightforward overland option between Tromsø and Lofoten.
Express Boat via Harstad + Bus
Travel by express boat from Tromsø to Harstad, then continue towards Lofoten by bus.
Coastal Express
Travel part of the route by sea with Hurtigruten or Havila and make the journey part of the experience.
3. Finish in Lofoten
Lofoten Winter
Recommended stay: 3–4 nights
For a winter trip, we recommend Svolvær as your base in Lofoten. It is one of the most practical places to stay without a car, with accommodation, restaurants, tour departures and regional transport within easy reach.
Accommodation
Stay centrally in Svolvær for easy access to activities and onward transport.
Book with Hinnøya Travel:
Winter Experiences
Choose from experiences such as:
Want This Journey, But Made for You?
Personal Northern Norway Travel Plan
You may like one of our journeys but want to stay longer in Lofoten, add Senja, skip Narvik, travel by coastal ship or choose different activities.
Hinnøya Travel can help turn those ideas into a practical route built around your own dates, available time and interests.
Your Personal Travel Plan can include:
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recommended route and overnight stops
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suggested number of nights in each destination
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transport options between destinations
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accommodation recommendations
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experiences suited to your interests
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practical booking priorities
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alternatives where useful
You remain in control of the trip and make the individual bookings yourself.
Personal Travel Plan — NOK 2,490
More Resources for Planning Your Journey
Travel Between Tromsø & Lofoten
Compare the main ways to travel between Tromsø and Lofoten, including bus routes, express boat connections, coastal ships and seasonal alternatives.
Things to Do in Tromsø
Find Northern Lights tours, dog sledding, reindeer experiences, fjord trips, whale watching and other Arctic activities.
Explore Things to Do in Tromsø
Northern Norway Travel Guide
Explore destination guides, practical travel information and more routes through Harstad, Narvik, Lofoten and Vesterålen.
