Varangertunet
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Family-run guesthouse in Vestre Jakobselv — accommodation, food made from local produce, and fly fishing on the Varanger Peninsula in summer.
Varangertunet is in Vestre Jakobselv, a short drive from Vadsø town centre. Alongside accommodation and its own food made from local produce, the family puts together a wide range of activities for guests — from fly fishing and king crab fishing in summer to dog sledding and northern lights hunting in winter.
Experiences with Varangertunet
Fly fishing on the Varanger Peninsula
Summer season onlySummer
Fly fishing on the Varanger Peninsula, with a guide.
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Dog sledding in Varanger
Winter
Dog sledding for the whole family, whether you drive the team yourself or ride in the sled.
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Cross-country skiing in Varanger
Winter
Cross-country skiing on the Varanger Peninsula’s vast winter trails.
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See the northern lights in Varanger
Winter and autumnWinter
Guided northern lights hunt in Varanger.
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King crab fishing in Varanger
All year
King crab fishing with a taste of freshly boiled crab on board.
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Snowmobile trip in Varanger
Winter
Snowmobile trip with a local guide in the open winter landscape.
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War history sailing in Varanger
All year
Sailing along the Varangerfjord, with stories from the war years in Finnmark.
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Guided tour in Varangerhalvøya National Park
All year
Guided tour in Varangerhalvøya National Park, Arctic wilderness close to Vadsø.
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Guided tour along the Varanger National Tourist Route
All year
Guided tour along the Varanger National Tourist Route.
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Birdwatching on the Varanger Peninsula
All year
Birdwatching on the Varanger Peninsula, known for its rich bird life.
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Midnight sun walk in Varanger
Summer
Hiking under the midnight sun on the long summer nights.
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Berry picking in Varanger
Summer and early autumnSummer
Berry picking on bogs, in forests or on the plateau, with berries ripened in round-the-clock summer light.
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Golf on the Varanger Peninsula
Spring and summerSummer
Golf activity tailored to the group, in partnership with Varanger Golfklubb — great for beginners and experienced players alike.
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Sauna and steam bath
All year
Wood-fired Finnish sauna, available to rent for a steam bath after the day's outing.
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