If you were a magician capable of creating the ultimate ski touring destination, it would undoubtedly be Uløya. This magical place offers endless possibilities for exploration, with guaranteed powder snow in both spring and winter. Nowhere else can you find thousand-meter slopes, angled at nearly any degree, perfect for both experts and beginners, that descend right into the deep blue waters of the fjords.
Highlights
- Explore the Unforgettable Arctic
- Guided ski-touring with internationally respected IVBV/IFMGA guides
- Revel in powder snow, fjords, and remote mountain scenery
- Perfect for intermediate to advanced skiers
- Enjoy 7 nights in cozy, fully equipped lodges
- Full board meals included
Program
Day 1: Arrival in Uløya
Arrive at the ski touring center on Uløya either via private transfer or public transport. Depending on your choice, the journey takes approximately 4 hours from Tromsø or 1 hour from Sørkjosen. For those opting for private transfer, it can be arranged to coincide with any scheduled flight arrival times in Tromsø or Sørkjosen.
Check into your comfortable apartment and enjoy your first night in the breathtaking Lyngen region.
Days 2-7: Ski Tours on Uløya, Lyngen Islands, and Mainland
Each day, your guide will select the best routes to showcase the region’s beauty, tailoring tours to the group’s fitness and experience levels as well as current weather and snow conditions. Many tour options are available.
A vehicle is provided for mainland tours, with up to two boat tours included to reach additional areas like neighboring islands and the Lyngen Alps.
Possible peaks include:
- Blåtinden (1142 meters), accessible right from the door
- Saeteraksla (966 meters), accessible right from the door
- Kjelvagtinden (1104 meters) (ferry/boat)
- The Grand Traverse of Uløya, Uløybukt-Havnnes, 17 kilometers, 2200 meters (boat)
- The Traverse of Kågen Island through Redotinden (860 meters), (car/boat)
- The Crystal Valley (1020 meters), Kågen Island (boat)
- Store Kagtinden (1228 meters), Kågen Island (boat)
- Trolltinden (898 meters), Arnøya Island (boat)
- Sorbmegeisa (1288 meters), mainland, Kåfjord Alps (car/boat/ferry)
- Storhaugen (1142 meters), mainland Kåfjord Alps (car/boat/ferry)
- Lyngen Peninsula, accessible by car/ferry or boat
There are many additional possibilities on the mainland and the islands. For more information, consult with Lyngen Outdoor.
Day 8: Departure
Conclude your week of ski touring in the Lyngen region with breakfast, followed by public transport or a private transfer to Tromsø for onward travel. Private transfers can be arranged to coincide with any scheduled flight departure times from Tromsø.
Lyngen Outdoor Center is nestled in the eastern part of Uløya Island, far in the north of Norway, 500 kilometers beyond the Arctic Circle. Uløya is a truly special place—remote, serene, and tucked away from the hustle and bustle. Surrounded by magnificent mountains and crystal-clear fjords, including the renowned Lyngen Fjord, it offers an otherworldly experience. Here, you can engage in a wide array of activities and sports, but most notably, it feels like stepping onto another planet as you enjoy one of the best ski-touring venues on Earth. It’s a place that will leave you utterly speechless.
Accomodation
The Venue: Comfort and Convenience
The venue features two comfortably furnished lodges, located just 50 meters from the waterline. Each lodge is equipped with everything you need for winter sports or boating trips with friends, including a drying room for equipment.
Small Lodge
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110 square meters across two floors
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Living room, dining room, kitchen
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Bathroom with sauna, additional bathroom on the ground floor
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4 bedrooms on the first floor
Large Lodge
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140 square meters across two floors
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4 double bedrooms
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Living room with kitchen
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Bathroom, additional toilet, and access to sauna
Both lodges are fully equipped to provide a home-away-from-home experience. The kitchens are modern, clean, and fully equipped with all necessary appliances. The living room areas are furnished with leather seating, a traditional Norwegian fireplace, TV, DVD player, and free Wi-Fi to keep you connected with the outside world.
Food & Drinks
Lyngen Outdoor is dedicated to serving high-quality home-cooked meals made from fresh, local ingredients. The kitchen team blends local specialties such as reindeer, various types of fish, fresh mussels, and fiskekake (Norwegian-style fishcakes) with international cuisine, creating a fusion that allows you to savor the flavors of Northern Norway with a touch of global influence.
They take great pride in their selection of soups, which are based on the Norwegian tradition of nutritious food enhanced with international spices—especially appreciated after a long and successful winter tour.
Start Your Day Right
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Breakfast includes yogurt and muesli, a selection of meats and cheeses, and on request, various types of omelets or eggs.
Lunch to Go
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A local polar-bread sandwich prepared for your tour, along with a selection of snacks and fruits.
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Hot flasks are provided for warm beverages on the go.
Evening Indulgence
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Dinner typically features nutritious soups of various kinds (Uløybukt fish soup and bean/lentil soup are their specialties) or fresh mussels as zuppa di cozze.
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Main courses may include baked fish, fiskekake, reindeer stew, Finnmark schnitzel, or raclette with pickles.
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Various types of potatoes or traditional groats (such as millet, once widely used in Norway) complement the meal.
Refreshments
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Crystal-clear water and soft drinks (apple juice, coke) are always available during meals.
