Regional Information
For many people this trip to the Arctic Circle may well be the first time that they have experienced such degress of extreme climate and environmental wilderness. The northern Arctic region throughout the year provides a wide range of climate and when taking part in any of the activities that Zuba Ski are arranging, it is important to be well informed and well equiped.
General Travel Facts
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Languages
Norwegian & Sami (most people speak English)
Currency
Norwegian Kroner NOK
Banks & Shops
Banks are open Mon-Fri 08.30 – 15.00
Major food shops are open Mon-Fri 09.00 – 21.00, Sat 10.00 – 14.00
The same applie...
Northern Lights
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The Arctic Circle marks the boarder for the midnight sun and the polar night. The further you go north, the longer these periods last. From November to January, the sun is below the horizon all day. Although even in the d...
Weather Information
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Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the Troms and Finnmark coast has ice free seas and generally mild winters. There is a lot of snow in winter, but many areas are protected by themountains and are therefore sheltered from the wind and the col...
Getting there
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Getting to Kirkenes
Your Arctic Adventure is only one day’s journey away, regardless of your whereabouts in Europe.
Getting to Kirkenes could not be easier as it is a direct flight from Oslo using SAS (www.sasbraathens.no). From th...
Norwegian Lapland
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Finnmark or as commonly referred to, Norwegian Lapland, is an incredible new destination for people seeking an active winter holiday, in the far north of Europe, on the same latitude as Alaska and Siberia.
Beautiful white snow everywhere, rivers a...