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Tour Hike Bike Ski

The northern regions of Scandinavia has some of the best roads and terrain for touring as well hiking, biking, and skiing.

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Closest Airports

Our closest airports are: Sørkjosen Tromsø Bardufoss Alta

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Car rentals

Closest car rentals are at: Tromsø Airport Alta Airport

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All 8 seasons

In the sami culture there is 8 seasons. There`s many practical reasons for both reindeer herders and sea sami people as it describes when things should or have to be done during the seasons. Today it`s actually suitable…

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Northern Lights

The northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, occurs in the northern hemisphere. It’s a natural display in the sky caused by charged particles directed by the earths magnetic field. It creates a curtain of colours flaring across the night…

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Midnight Sun

The midnight sun occurs in summer months mostly north of the Arctic Circle and south of the Antarctic Circle where the sun remains visible at midnight.   See our Arctic Weather page to find weather and forecast information.…

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Travel In The North

Travelling through the north of Scandinavia can be very exciting, but also challenging, for the unprepared… Therefore a lot of this website is dedicated to guide you through, but also show you some of the best sights and…

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Travel Insurance

Of course, insurance is always wise and nice to have, and when travelling in the northern Scandinavia is no exception. When we consider these regions to be very safe, you may stil find your self in need of…

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Birtavarre | Kåfjorddalen

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Birtavarre | Kåfjorddalen Lots of hiking and biking trails. Home of Gorsa Canyon / Bridge. 45m/28km to Halti parking. 3h/7km walk, parking to Halti. Daytrip/440km to North Cape. 2h/150 km to Tromsø.(Airport 175km). 18 km to Lyngen ferry. 3 airports within 1 or 2 hours. Read more...

 

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Arctic Circle Norway E6 | Saltfjellet

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North Cape | Nordkapp

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BaseCamp Birtavarre

Aurora • Ski • Hike • Bike • Sauna

• BaseCampBirtavarre.com • Prices • Booking
BaseCamp Birtavarre
Isfjellveien 18
9147 Birtavarre
Norway
( +47 ) 40003434
Longitude: 20.82
Latitude: 69.49

Hike and bike in Birtavarre.

Nearest camp to the Sabetjohka, the easiest gate to Reisa national park, Gorsa canyon and Gorsabrua (Gorsa bridge), Lake Goulas, Birtavarre mountains, Halti and more.

Halti and Ráisduottarháldi -trail from Guolasjávri. Summer-road to 800m.

Birtavarre has many signposted hiking and biking trails, and available maps.
Close to great skiing terrain f.i. at Sorbmegaisa, the fjord and alps in Lyngen, and Reisadalen.

Basic traditional cabins.

2P 590,- , 4+1P 795,- , 2+2P 795,-

Bed-linen: 75,- bed/stay. Duvet 0,- 
End cleaning: €10/100Kr.

Cabins & camp space.
Hike & bike -friendly facilities.
Riverside areas Tub & Sauna.
Free Wi-Fi.

Kitchen appliances and water facilities in reception and servicebuilding.