Urban experiences meets raw Arctic nature
Northern Lights Experience at a Farm
2000 NOK
per person
This tour is operated by Nordre Hestnes Gård.
General information
The activity takes place outside on the farm, with the opportunity to meet the animals and enjoy a simple meal. Outside, you have a good chance to observe the Northern Lights and take great photos without light pollution. You can sit and enjoy it all by the campfire on warm seating (sheepskin from old Norwegian game sheep) or go into our cosy farm café, which has access to a toilet.
The experience takes place in the afternoon and evening, after dark.
The tour requires a minimum of 4 participants to operate. If this number is not reached, the tour may be cancelled.
Additional services:
At the farm, you can buy simple local dishes served in our cosy farm restaurant. We also offer a selection of farm products such as sheepskins, honey and homemade bread, perfect souvenirs to bring home.
We are licensed to serve alcohol with meals, and card payment is available at the farm.
Included: Guide, round-trip transport from the Tromsø pickup point, farm walk, meeting the animals on the farm (horse, sheep, goats, hens, cat and dog), gathering around the bonfire at the grill area, and serving of coffee/tea and a light snack in our small farm restaurant
Bring with you: Warm outdoor clothing and footwear, headgear, gloves, possibly a headlamp and camera
Number of participants: Min 4. - Max. 16
Difficulty level: Easy
Departure time and place: 6PM (18:00) from the Music Pavilion, Vestregata 51, Tromsø
Duration: 5 hours
Prices from
2000 NOK per person
- Adult 2000 NOK
- Infant (0–12 months) 0 NOK
Facilities
- Dog-friendly
- Suitable for children and families
- Bonfire
- English
- Norwegian
- Vegetarian
- Minibus (up to 16 persons)
- Easy
- Light meal included
- Eco certified
- Vegan
- Child car seat available
- 3-5 hours
About Nordre Hestnes Gård
Nordre Hestnes Farm has been operated by Bård Andreassen since 2006.
Nordre Hestnes Farm is beautifully located by Balsfjord, about an hour’s drive from Tromsø city. Nestled between majestic mountains and the fjord, the farm offers an authentic experience of organic farming and rural life in Northern Norway.
Here, you can experience real farm life with animals, food production, and simple, homemade farm meals served in the cosy farm café. Seasonal food and products from the farm are available for purchase.
The farm has its own pier and boat with fishing equipment that can be rented during the summer months. Its location also provides excellent opportunities to experience the Northern Lights without light pollution.
Accommodation is available on the farm and can be booked via Airbnb. Stays include access to a sauna, adding a relaxing touch to your visit.
Experiences on the Farm:
- Farm visit – Get to know the animals on the farm, take part in feeding and foraging activities.
- Horse riding – Enjoy a ride on safe Icelandic horses in the beautiful Northern Norwegian landscape near the farm.
- Northern Lights safari – Join a guided experience to see the Northern Lights in the surrounding area.
- Fishing boat rental – Rent a boat with equipment during the summer for a memorable fishing experience.
- Farm café – Enjoy simple farm meals made with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The café can also be booked for private events for up to 20 people, with food and drinks served from a selected menu.
For all farm experiences, transport can be arranged to and from Tromsø for groups of up to 16 people. You can read more about transport options when booking your chosen experience.
Please note that the farm is not accessible for disabled visitors. It is particularly well-suited for families, with farm visits and interaction with animals being especially popular among young children (0–3 years).
The farm is certified organic by DEBIO. Vegetarian meals can be prepared on request, and most of the food served in the farm café is locally produced and seasonal.
Phone: +47 952 10 540
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.nordre-hestnes-gaard.no/
Selnesveien 1007, 9041 Laksvatn
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