Questions specific to extreme north locations, within the Arctic Circle.
Questions tagged [arctic]
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How can I travel to the North Pole, cheaply?
I'm aware that annually there's a North Pole marathon, and that would be one way of getting up there, if exhausting.
What other options exist to get there, preferably economically (the marathon costs are mildly frightening and extremely prohibitive…
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Do airlines fly directly over the North Pole?
I always like flying to/from north America, since the route usually goes over Greenland. I do like the idea that I am only 10 km away from this inaccessible land. I would love to be able to say that I have been that close to the north pole.…
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Where are some interesting places with wildlife, nature-views, and/or historical sites in the very North of Finland, Norway and Sweden?
We'll be driving from Östersund (Sweden) to Narvik (Norway), Hammerfest (Norway), Kirkenes (Norway) and Haparanda (Sweden), in that order. We'll be making the trip next summer.
These are quite long drives so we'll be looking to stop in places along…
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Do any passenger-carrying freighters connect Norway to North America through the Arctic?
There are plenty of Trans-Atlantic freighters that carry passengers; perhaps it's the most popular crossing for freighter travel. Some are listed at freightercruises.com or freighter-travel.com. I've also found some north-west passage freighters,…
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Where does the MSCO Polaris actually go, and how do I travel with it?
The Murmansk shipping company operates two passenger ships. The Klavdiya Elanskaya travels between Murmansk and Ostrovnoy. Considering that Ostrovnoy is a closed city, this is probably not an accessible tourist destination (although it also appears…
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How to prepare for a winter trip to Yellowknife, clothing-wise?
I'm heading to Yellowknife (not too far from the Arctic Circle!) in February. The temperature at the moment (January) is -31F, or -35C.
I grew up in New England, so I'm used to cold, but not this kind of cold. What do I need to bring? I don't know…
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What is the furthest north one can get without flying or taking special cruises?
While researching this answer, I learned that there about 5 times per year between late July and September, there are passenger boats from Yakutsk all the way north to Tiksi at 71°39' north. For comparison, the Norwegian North Cape is at 71°10'…
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Which tour companies have a full permit to access the Churchill Wildlife Management Area?
According to the website of Natural Habitat Adventures ( http://www.nathab.com/polar-bear-tours/classic-polar-bear-expedition/ ): "There are only two polar bear tour operators in Churchill with exclusive permits to access the full range of the…
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The best place for swimming in Arctic Ocean
So I have overheard a conversation where some guy wondered if it's possible to swim in Arctic Ocean, the only ocean he didn't do yet.
I actually have an answer, but maybe there are better options. Are there any accessible beaches on any of Arctic…
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Where is the petroglyph of Vågan, Norway?
What I seek
There is a Norwegian-language wikipedia article titled Helleristningen i Vågan.
What I found
Unfortunately, there isn't an English version, the Google Translate-ed version is here.
It says:
The carving is approx. 200 meters north of…
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How can I travel to the north pole (Arctic areas) from Russia cheaply?
The best country to be able get the visa easier than the other countries to get to the north pole (Arctic area) is Russia. Now, how can I get there cheaply?
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