From fly fishing in Jakobselv to sailing on the Varangerfjord. If you would rather explore historic Vadsø on foot, try the town walk. Many of the nature experiences are in or near Varangerhalvøya National Park — check their website for rules and the latest information.
VTown walk in Vadsø
All year
Self-guided town walk with six stops through historic Vadsø, with audio in three languages.
Free, self-guided
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VFly fishing on the Varanger Peninsula
Summer season onlySummer
Fly fishing on the Varanger Peninsula, with a guide.
From NOK 300
VBirdwatching on the Varanger Peninsula
All year
Birdwatching on the Varanger Peninsula, known for its rich bird life.
Free on your own
VGolf 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.
By appointment
VGuided tour in Varangerhalvøya National Park
All year
Guided tour in Varangerhalvøya National Park, Arctic wilderness close to Vadsø.
From NOK 750
VGuided tour along the Varanger National Tourist Route
All year
Guided tour along the Varanger National Tourist Route.
From NOK 5,000
VDog sledding in Varanger
Winter
Dog sledding for the whole family, whether you drive the team yourself or ride in the sled.
From NOK 1,500
VDog sledding
Winter seasonWinter
Dog sledding on Ekkerøy and in Varanger, with its own dog yard.
Price on request
VKing crab fishing in Varanger
All year
King crab fishing with a taste of freshly boiled crab on board.
From NOK 1,890
VWar history sailing in Varanger
All year
Sailing along the Varangerfjord, with stories from the war years in Finnmark.
From NOK 1,890
VKvenfestivalen – Kväänifestivaali
Annually in JuneSummer
Annual festival of Kven/Norwegian-Finnish language and culture in Vadsø Municipality, organised by Kvensk Språksenter.
Price on request
VCross-country skiing in Varanger
Winter
Cross-country skiing on the Varanger Peninsula’s vast winter trails.
Price on request
VMidnight sun walk in Varanger
Summer
Hiking under the midnight sun on the long summer nights.
From NOK 2,500 per group
VBerry 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.
From NOK 750
VSauna and steam bath
All year
Wood-fired Finnish sauna, available to rent for a steam bath after the day's outing.
From NOK 500
VSee the northern lights in Varanger
Winter and autumnWinter
Guided northern lights hunt in Varanger.
From NOK 350
VSnowmobile trip in Varanger
Winter
Snowmobile trip with a local guide in the open winter landscape.
From NOK 1,600
VVadsø museum – Ruija kvenmuseum
All year
The national museum responsible for the Kven people and Norwegian-Finns, with exhibitions on Kven and Norwegian-Finnish history — plus five historic sites the museum keeps open around the municipality.
Adults NOK 120 (children under 16 free)
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VVarangerfestivalen
12–14 August 2027Summer
Music festival in Vadsø town centre, organised by Vadsø Jazzklubb.
Price on request
Fjord sailing and beach raid
Winter
Fjord sailing and beach raid in Vadsø and Bugøynes, 5 hours.
From NOK 1,400 per person
Floating beneath the winter sky
Winter
Floating experience under the winter sky in Vadsø, Ekkerøy and Bugøynes, 4 hours.
From NOK 2,447 per person
Birdwatching in Varanger
All year
Birdwatching base in Varanger, based at Vadsø Fjordhotell — one of Norway’s best regions for birdwatching all year round.
Price on request
Birdwatching at Jakobselvkaia
All year
Over 250 bird species have been recorded in Finnmark. Jakobselvkaia lies halfway between Nesseby church site and Vadsø harbour, a short distance from Varanger fuglepark.
Price on request
Golf on the Varanger Peninsula
June–SeptemberSummer
Finnmark’s first and the world’s northernmost 9-hole course, in Vestre Jakobselv.
Price on request
Golf simulator
All year
Golf all year round at Kaigata 4. You book the whole venue, for up to eight players, with free loan clubs for adults and children. There is also mini golf and games for those who have never played golf.
From NOK 240 per hour for the whole venue
Guided town walk in Vadsø
All year
Guided town walk in Vadsø with Aurora Labs' own guide.
Price on request
Sea fishing on the Varangerfjord
All year
Rent a boat with or without a guide and fish for cod, saithe, wolffish and halibut in the Varangerfjord.
Price on request
Hunting the northern lights
Winter season onlyWinter
Northern lights hunt with an English-speaking guide, in your own small group.
Price on request
King crab fishing and fishing safari
Winter
King crab fishing and fishing safari on the Varangerfjord, 4–6 hours.
From NOK 3,995 per person
Salmon fishing in Jakobselva
Since 2010 Jakobselva has been one of Norway’s best small salmon rivers, with five fishing zones to choose from.
Price on request
Dinner sailing with a northern lights hunt
Winter
Dinner sail hunting for the northern lights, 5 hours.
From NOK 2,700 per person
Northern lights workshop
All year
Learn to photograph the northern lights, with your own guide.
Price on request
Sauna with a view
All year
Automated sauna at the far end of Ytrebyfjæra, with views over the fjord. Drop-in, private hire or membership.
Drop-in NOK 250 for 1.5 hours
Snowmobile safari in Finnmark
Winter
Snowmobile trip in the winter landscape of Varangervidda, with stops for photography, a campfire and ice fishing.
*Only for Jakobselvkaia’s overnight guests
Price on request
Sailing and paddling to the seabirds
Winter
Sailing and paddling out to the seabirds around Vadsø and Ekkerøy, 6 hours.
From NOK 1,800 per person
Archipelago sailing in search of halibut
Winter
Sailing among the skerries in search of halibut, 7 hours.
From NOK 2,150 per person
Surfing on the Varanger Peninsula
All year
The first professional surf school and surf guide service on the Varanger Peninsula, founded by Carlos «Charly» Rodríguez. The sub-Arctic tundra climate offers some of Scandinavia’s most spectacular surfing.
Price on request
A trip through the magical landscape
Winter
A trip through the landscape of Vadsø and Ekkerøy, 12 hours.
From NOK 2,250 per person
Valo Rock
22–23 October 2027Autumn
The world's northernmost rock and metal festival, in and around Kooperativet Kulturscene in central Vadsø.
Price on request
Varanger Saunafestival
Annually in JuneSummer
Public saunas from Vardø in the east to Bugøynes in the west. Started in 2024.
Price on request
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