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Arts & Crafts

Nordic crafts and arts are very much influenced both by spiritual and practical reasons.

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Cultural heritage

The Nordic countries has a very rich heritage, which in some respect is really prominent in todays life.

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Northern lights Dark sky

The northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, occurs in the northern hemisphere. It's a natural light display in the sky caused by charged particles directed by the earths magnetic field. It creates a curtain of colours flaring across the night sky, usually visible during wintertime. The Aurora Borealis can have colours from deep green to a…

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Midnight sun White nights

The midnight sun is a phenomenon that occurs in areas located near the Earth's poles, where the sun remains visible at the local midnight during the summer months. To see the midnight sun, you'll need to be in an area located above the Arctic or Antarctic Circle, which are the latitudes at which the midnight…

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The 8 Sami seasons

The Sami people, who are an indigenous people of the Arctic regions of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, have a traditional calendar that is based on eight seasons, rather than the four seasons that are commonly used in most cultures. There`s many practical reasons for both reindeer herders and sea sami people as it describes…

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Travel 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 trails. Also see our page about Travel Insurance When traveling to northern Scandinavia, there are a few…

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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 aid of some sort. F.i. the distances and driving conditions may differ from what you are used…

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Airline Tickets: Closest Airports: Alta, Bardufoss, Sørkjosen, Tromsø, Evenes.International : Oslo Car rentals: Alta, Bardufoss, Sørkjosen, Tromsø, Evenes. Travel insurance

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The Arctic weather

Knowing the weather is useful to better your odds to see the northern lights, the midnight sun, and the fine nature. But for your safety, you should also be aware of the conditions if you are hiking in the mountains, at sea, or maybe driving yourself on the road. Keep in mind, the winter conditions…

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Basecamp Birtavarre

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Basecamp Birtavarre Servicebuilding

Basic traditional cabins.
2P 784,-, 4+1P 996,- , 2+2P 996,-
(Early bird prices.)
See prices and campaign discounts here.
Always half price for second night.

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Knowing the weather is useful to better your odds to see the northern lights, the midnight sun, and the fine nature. But for your safety, you should

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Basecamp Birtavarre
Isfjellveien 18
9147 Birtavarre
Norway
( +47 ) 40003434
Longitude: 20.82
Latitude: 69.49
www.basecampbirtavarre.com

Basic traditional cabins

From 2P 784,- , 4+1P 996,- , 2+2P 996,-
(Early bird prices) Campaigns available.

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

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

Kitchen appliances and water facilities in reception and servicebuilding.

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.

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

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

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  • Ankerlia outdoor mining museum
  • Birtavarre | Kåfjorddalen
  • Birtavarre Høgfjell test digs
  • Gorsa – Bridge Canyon Waterfall
  • Halti Haltiatunturi Raisduottarhaldi
  • Holmenes Sea Sami farm | Museum
  • Seahuts and Pier in Birtavarre
  • The Monte Carlo mine
  • The Moskogaisa mines
  • The Skaidi mining camp
  • Oksdalen Walley | Okselva Waterfall


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Basecamp Birtavarre

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Basecamp Birtavarre is an excellent base for hiking and biking experiences and hunt for the midnight sun and northern lights. The region also has a rich cultural heritage.   The easiest daytrip route to several destinations, f.i: Halti mountain, Birtavarre mountains, Sabetjohka, Reisa National park, Lake Goulas, Gorsa canyon, Gorsa bridge (Gorsabrua), and more. (Haltitunturi /Ráisduottarháldi -trail, and summer road up to 800m.) Read more...

 


Birtavarre sea shore and river path

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Birtavarre | Kåfjorddalen

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Birtavarre | Kåfjorddalen Many hiking and biking trails. Home of Gorsa Canyon / Bridge. Norway's Highest Bungee Jump. 45m/28km to Halti parking. 3h/7km walk, parking to Halti. Easy access to Reisa national park. Daytrip/440km to North Cape. 2h/150 km to Tromsø.(Airport 175km). 18 km to Lyngen ferry. 3 airports within 1 or 2 hours. 2 grocery shops. (Coop Prix, Joker). Craftshops. (Husflidslag, Kåfjord Vekst) Campsite with cabins and spaces for caravan and tent, and woodfired sauna. (Basecamp Birtavarre)   Birtavarre Read more...

 


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Birtavarre Høgfjell test digs

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Birtavarre Høgfjell (litterally meaning High Mountain) is a test dig where the mining company did some prospecting for copper ore. Read more...

 


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The Monte Carlo mine

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Monte Carlo is located in the hillside due west from the ruins of the administration center in Ankerlia. Steep but easy access to the mine entrance. Read more...

 

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