Lyngen, Lofoten, Senja, Finnmark and the north of Iceland
Ski touring and hiking in the Arctic north
In this blog you will find useful articles about ski touring and hiking in the Lyngen Alps.
Looking for the best touring skis for the Lyngen Alps? I share the ski setups I personally use in Norway, from lightweight touring skis to powder-focused freeride setups.
The ultimate ski touring packing list for the Lyngen Alps. Learn what to pack for Northern Norway, from clothing and touring skis to avalanche safety equipment and essential gear.
Looking back at the 2026 ski touring season in the Lyngen Alps. Despite an unusually warm March, excellent conditions prevailed from Tamokdalen to Russelvfjellet, making for another unforgettable Arctic winter.
The Magic Mountain Lodge combines genuine hospitality, regional cuisine and a prime location in the Lyngen Alps—the perfect base for ski touring & hiking
Experience summer in the Lyngen Alps with the Midnight Sun, green fjords and snow-covered peaks. Discover scenic hikes, breathtaking landscapes and the unique beauty of Arctic Northern Norway.
Discover the best time for ski touring in the Lyngen Alps. Learn when to experience powder snow, the Northern Lights, perfect spring corn snow and the Midnight Sun in one of Northern Norway's most spectacular mountain regions.
Discover five of the most spectacular ski tours in the Lyngen Alps. Enjoy unforgettable descents, breathtaking fjord views and a selection of outstanding touring routes around Lyngseidet in the heart of Northern Norway.
The Lyngen Alps are more than just a world-class ski touring destination—they have become my second home. Discover why this extraordinary landscape continues to inspire me as a mountain guide and keeps drawing me back year after year.
Growing up in the Austrian Alps, I discovered my passion for the mountains at an early age. Today, as an IFMGA mountain guide and psychotherapist, I spend much of the year in the Lyngen Alps, sharing unforgettable ski touring experiences in one of the world's most spectacular mountain landscapes.
When it comes to ski tours in Lyngen, many people first think of endless slopes, powder snow as far as the sea and the northern lights above white peaks. And yes - that is usually the reality. But anyone travelling to Arctic regions must know that the weather here has its own rhythm.
After countless flights between Austria and the Lyngen Alps, I've learned what makes travelling with skis simple—and what can quickly become stressful. Here are my best tips for getting to Northern Norway without any surprises.