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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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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
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.

Fin base for fot og sykkel -turer

Nærmeste camp til fjellandskapet i Sabetjohka, den nærmeste porten til reisa nasjonalpark, Gorsa-Juvet og Gorsabrua, Goulas-vannet, Birtavarre fjellene, Halti og mer. (Haltitunturi /Ráisduottarháldi sti fra Birtavarre og sommervei opp til 800moh.

Birtavarre har mange merkede turstier og sykkelterreng, og tilgjengelig kart. Nærhet til flott skiterreng f.eks i Sorbmegaisa, fjord og alper i Lyngen, og til Reisadalen.