ArcticQuest26 by Lydia The Scout Leader

Activities in Svalbard in the Sunny Winter

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 20:58:24 UTC

Snow mobiles

Glacier

Dog Sledding

Glacier mines

The Forest Museum

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:09:59 UTC

Sleeper train

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:20:41 UTC

Sleeper cabins cost approximately NOK 1,000 per cabin, which comes on top of the regular ticket. So if a regular ticket costs NOK 500, the total price for an overnight journey would be NOK 1,500 for one person or about NOK 2,000 for two.

Arctic Cathedral

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:23:27 UTC

Fishing and Sailing

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:30:20 UTC

On this trip you get to feel both the excitement while fishing and the peace and quiet on board. Catch the big fish, take in the views, explore the beautiful boat and get to know the exciting Hermes II story.And if we are lucky fishing, you will be served fresh fish, butter and flatbread in a real northern Norwegian way. This is really something for your bucket list. We have all the equipment you need. 5–6 rods can be in action at the same time to avoid lines getting tangled. We alternate the fishing rods so there is plenty of time for everyone to fish.Heated lounge below deck and warm suits for free use.

Welcome on board!

Included: Norwegian & English speaking hosts, The history of Hermes, Warm blankets and thermal suits, Warm indoor saloons, 2 guest toilets, Personal safety equipment, Fishing rods and equipment, Hot drinks (coffee/tea/toddy) included, Snacks, soft drinks & alcoholic beverages for sale, Taste the norwegian traditional fish cake, Fresh fish, butter and flatbread when we have a catch of the day!
Duration: 4.5 hours
Capacity: Max 18 guests (35 on private trips)
Meeting point: Directly by the boat on pier 12 (sea side of Kystens Hus, Stortorget 1)
Boat name: Hermes II
Meeting time: 15 min before departure

Please note
The trip may be canceled or changed due to bad weather conditions

Please bring

Personal equipment & warm clothing
Remember hat, mittens and warm shoes
Your own fishing rod if you like

Prices from

2190 NOK per person

- NOK 2190 NOK

- Child (3-15) NOK 1095

- Child (0-2) NOK 0 *Prices may vary depending on season

Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: info@visittromso.no

Hermes II
Phone: 47 77615511
Email: booking@hermes2.no
Kystens Hus , 9008 Tromsø

Arctic Camping, Kayaking, Skiing and Snoeshoeing

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:33:54 UTC

Camping- including wild camping

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:38:19 UTC

Delicacies

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:40:31 UTC

Vegetarianism

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:42:04 UTC

Veganism

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:43:04 UTC

You can download an app for finding Vegan places to eat

Gluten free

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:43:58 UTC

Dietary needs

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:44:56 UTC

Food court

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:46:39 UTC

Sauna

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:47:41 UTC

This is quite a traditional past time of the Norwegians and its an unusual experience as you can get a beer whilst you sauna

Toboggan run

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-04 21:49:39 UTC

Svalbard Expedition Companies

tim1076 — 2025-10-05 07:46:36 UTC

I've contacted three activity companies in Svalbard for their advice & Services - https://www.bettermoments.no/, Svalbard Adventures, svalbardexperts.com

Oslo Mini Cruise

alannoake — 2025-10-05 07:57:00 UTC

Scouting Museum

alannoake — 2025-10-05 07:58:23 UTC

Fram Polar Exploration Museum

alannoake — 2025-10-05 07:59:26 UTC

Opera House Tour

alannoake — 2025-10-05 08:02:18 UTC

NINA

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-05 08:06:07 UTC

Kon Tiki Museum (Next to Fram Museum)

alannoake — 2025-10-05 08:06:14 UTC

Venture Abroad

alannoake — 2025-10-05 08:10:38 UTC

tim1076 — 2025-10-05 19:24:24 UTC

Some great activities in Svalbard to do. Price seems reasonable ish, would have to see what Norway part would look like

Norway

alannoake — 2025-10-06 07:30:23 UTC

Most likely but also good to consider other options...

Sweden

alannoake — 2025-10-06 07:30:57 UTC

Finland

alannoake — 2025-10-06 07:31:29 UTC

Greenland (Denmark)

alannoake — 2025-10-06 07:32:19 UTC

Iceland

alannoake — 2025-10-06 07:32:55 UTC

Alaska (USA)

alannoake — 2025-10-06 07:33:31 UTC

Canada

alannoake — 2025-10-06 07:34:06 UTC

Russia (Only included to make a complete list of Arctic Circle Countries!)

alannoake — 2025-10-06 07:35:03 UTC

Not a viable option!

Ice Caves - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

2025-10-06 19:19:35 UTC

These ice caves look awsome. Something to consider?

Snowshoe hike Skibotn

2025-10-06 19:41:11 UTC

995 NOK - Approx £74.38

Included:
- Guide
- Warm drinks
- Warm mmeal, vegetarian is available if orderd in advance
- Snowshoes and poles
- Transfer from Tromsø with the Arctic Route (optional)

This is in Skibotn, they can organize transfer from Tromsø, if booked. The transfer is with the Arctic Route. Departure from Tromsø at 09:00, outside Scandic Ishavshotel. Take the route that goes to Alta. Arrival in Skibotn approximately 10:50, return to Tromsø approximately 17:35.

Hostel in Oslo

LydiaScouts — 2025-10-25 20:34:26 UTC

Scavenger Hunt Trondheim

timothyobrine — 2025-12-15 16:21:00 UTC

Hiking in Trondheim

timothyobrine — 2025-12-15 16:23:00 UTC

There are providers, but equally we could plan our own day hike already the sea

Kayaking Trondheim

timothyobrine — 2025-12-15 16:38:24 UTC

Trondheim to Bergen 2 day Sail

timothyobrine — 2025-12-15 16:43:32 UTC

Opportunity to head from Trondheim to Bergen, depart, then get train back to Oslo. Lots of sight seeing, meals not included;

Bergen to Trondheim Cruise 3 days

timothyobrine — 2025-12-15 16:48:44 UTC

Fjord cruise, no food, but 3 nights accomodation to Trondheim, then take sleeper train back to Oslo, just have to get to Bergen from Oslo on Tuesday!