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Wildlife Locations

6 recommended locations. Please contact us for further suggestions.

Andenes

The village of Andenes is situated in the Vesterålen district, on the island of AndØya. Located 300 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, Andenes is a great place to see the Northern Lights, and offers fantastic whale watching in winter, where sperm, killer, fin and humpback whales can be seen. Find Out More

  • Where: Vesterålen
  • Ideal for viewing: sperm whale, orca, humpback whale, fin whale, white-tailed eagle
  • Excellent for: Whale watching ,

Batsfjord

The harbourside town of Batsfjord in Arctic Norway is an excellent place for seeing the Aurora Borealis (you can't get much further north in Europe than this), as well as king, Steller’s and common eiders, all in breeding plumage in winter and offering superb opportunities for photographers. Find Out More

  • Where: Scandinavia
  • Ideal for viewing: Steller’s eider, king eider, long-tailed duck, purple sandpiper, black guillemot
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching ,

Skjervøy

Blessed with an incredible natural backdrop of rugged mountains and enchanting fjords, Skjervøy certainly has a wonderful situation. In addition to this, during the winter months, this small island in northern Norway is an excellent location for whale watching and observing the Northern Lights. Find Out More

  • Where: North Norway
  • Ideal for viewing: orca, humpback whale, white-tailed eagle, fin whale, elk
  • Excellent for: Whale watching ,

Spitsbergen

High above the Arctic Circle lies the remarkable archipelago known in Norwegian as Svalbard. Spitsbergen, the main island, means 'jagged peaks' and befits this remarkable land with its spectacular coastline, littered with glaciers flowing into the sea, and high cliffs with endless opportunities for viewing wildlife. Find Out More

  • Ideal for viewing: Arctic tern, bearded seal, beluga whale, narwal, polar bear
  • Excellent for: Whale watching, Polar bear watching , Wildlife cruises, Wildlife festivals

Tromso

Tromso lies nearly 70 degrees north and is northern Norway’s largest city, located between the craggy peaks of the Lyngen Alps. There is a vibrant city centre, surrounded by spectacular fjords and majestic mountains, and one of the best places in Europe to see the northern lights is in Tromso. Find Out More

  • Where: Northern Norway
  • Ideal for viewing: orca, humpback whale, white-tailed eagle, reindeer, harbour porpoise
  • Excellent for: Whale watching, Dolphin watching , Wildlife cruises, Wildlife photography

Varangerfjord

The shelter offered by Varangerfjord, in combination with its Arctic location, make this a fabulous place for sea-ducks. Mixed rafts of common, king and Steller's eiders can be found almost anywhere, while the further east we go the more likely we are to see the magnificent white-billed diver. Find Out More

  • Where: Arctic north-east
  • Ideal for viewing: Steller’s eider, king eider, gyrfalcon, white-billed diver, white-tailed eagle
  • Excellent for: Birdwatching ,

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Wildlife trips

Considered to be one of the most beautiful countries on earth due to its rugged coastline, glaciers, mountains and coastal fjords, Norway is known for its stunning displays of northern lights, excellent whale watching opportunities, and its largest mainland animal - the elusive elk.  

10 recommended trips. Our trip ideas are offered to inspire you and can be tailored to suit your requirements.

North Spitsbergen

This one week voyage provides an intoxicating mix of astonishing landscapes, stunning coastline and spectacular wildlife, including polar bears, walruses, whales, Arctic foxes and huge colonies of seabirds. The long daylight hours offer maximum time to appreciate this breath-taking land of ice to the full. Find out more about North Spitsbergen

  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £4,685
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J

Fjords, Orcas & Aurora Photography Expedition

EXCLUSIVE VOYAGE

Join us on this specialist photography voyage, navigating the remarkable fjords of northern Norway, in search of orcas, humpbacks and the magical northern lights. This Arctic expedition provides a unique opportunity to discover these cetaceans from a small ship, led by a professional wildlife photographer. Find out more about Fjords, Orcas & Aurora Photography Expedition

  • Price (exc. flights): 6 days from £4,995
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • N

Around Spitsbergen

Sail through a wonderland of mountain and glacial scenery and enjoy spectacular wildlife encounters in this polar bear and birding paradise. Highlights include an exhilarating ride along the spectacular 14th of July Glacier, where large numbers of kittiwakes and Brunnichs guillemots nest on the nearby cliffs. Find out more about Around Spitsbergen

  • Price (exc. flights): 9-12 days from £6,455
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S

Svalbard in Depth

On this small-ship exploration of Svalbard, you can enjoy the best of this magical region and discover iconic Arctic wildlife. Travel at a slower pace, linger longer in quiet bays and enjoy wildlife encounters with a variety of species, including pinnipeds, cetaceans, numerous seabirds and the magnificent polar bear. Find out more about Svalbard in Depth

  • Price (exc. flights): 15 days from £9,600
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J
    • A

Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland

Sailing amid awe-inspiring scenery of fjords and glaciers, this comprehensive itinerary starts in Spitsbergen, home to the world's highest population of polar bears. Continuing across the Greenland Sea, orcas and dolphins follow in your wake, and there are chances to see walrus, Arctic hare and musk ox. Find out more about Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland

  • Price (exc. flights): 14-16 days from £8,230
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S

Svalbard Photo Expedition

A dedicated photo expedition, this voyage explores spectacular Svalbard early in the season. Making the most of the magical snow-laden landscapes, search for the region’s iconic wildlife, including beluga whale, Arctic fox, reindeer and polar bear. This is the ultimate wildlife photography voyage in the Arctic. Find out more about Svalbard Photo Expedition

  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £8,895
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • M
    • J

Svalbard Wildlife Expedition

EXCLUSIVE VOYAGE

Explore the remarkable Svalbard archipelago on this 7-night voyage. Travelling in spring provides a unique opportunity to witness this pristine, untouched landscape with icy coastlines, snow-peaked mountains and spectacular glaciers. Wildlife opportunities include polar bears, Arctic fox and walrus. Find out more about Svalbard Wildlife Expedition

  • Price (exc. flights): 8 days from £7,995
  • Trip type:
    Voyage
  • When to go:
    • M
    • J

Norway’s Winter Wildlife & Northern Lights

Join us as we travel to the north of Norway to see the spectacular Northern Lights and this region’s unique winter wildlife. During our time in the small village of Andenes we hope to encounter otter, white-tailed eagle, sperm whale and elk along with evening outings to observe the Aurora Borealis. Find out more about Norway’s Winter Wildlife & Northern Lights (was Norway: Whales & Northern Lights)

  • Price (inc. flights): 5 days from £1,875
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • J
    • F
    • M
    • N
    • D

Northern Lights & Lapland Birds

Our popular Northern Lights and wildlife trips go in search of many sought-after Siberian specialities as well as other exciting species, at a time of year when there is plenty of daylight, but the nights are still long enough for a good chance of seeing the spectacular Northern Lights. Find out more about Z) Northern Lights & Lapland Birds

  • Price (inc. flights): 7 days from £3,495
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • M

Skjervøy’s Whales & Northern Lights

This exciting 6-night small group tour to Skjervøy focuses on witnessing the incredible spectacle of orcas and humpback whales feeding on herring in the coastal waters of northern Norway. There could also be opportunities to watch one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, the Northern Lights. Find out more about Z) Skjervoy’s Whales & Northern Lights

  • Price (inc. flights): 7 days from £3,575
  • Trip type:
    Group Tour
  • When to go:
    • J
    • N
    • D

When to go

Norway is a year round destination, depending on the focus of your visit. In winter, highlights are the spectacular Northern Lights combined with impressive whale watching, while in the summer, colourful skies from the midnight sun provide excellent photographic opportunities, sperm whales are still present off the coast of Andenes, and many bird species arrive to breed.

Seasons

  • Summer

    Jun to Aug: Long summer days, where the sun never sets.
  • Autumn

    Sep to Nov: Days start to shorten and northern lights dance in the sky. The puffins leave for the winter.
  • Winter

    Dec to Feb: Low temperatures, snow and arctic light Nov & Jan. Herring migrate into Andfjorden, followed by humpback and killer whales.
  • Spring

    Mar to May: The puffins return, temperatures rise and the days begin to lengthen.

Wildlife events

  • May to May:

    Midnight sun

  • Jun to Aug: Seabirds, such as puffin, razorbill, common and black guillemot migrate to Bleiksøya for breeding.
  • Jun to Sep: Gannets arrive on Forrøya to breed.
  • Jun to Jul: Midnight sun
  • Apr to May:

    Seabirds, such as puffin, razorbill, common and black guillemot migrate to Bleiksøya for breeding.

  • Apr to May:

    Gannets arrive on Forrøya to breed.

  • Sep to Apr:

    Aurora borealis visible

  • Nov to Mar:

    Sperm, killer, fin, humpback and minke whales can be seen, as well as white-sided dolphins.

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