Nuorgam Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Utsjoki, Finland
About Nuorgam
Summer in this salmon valley is dominated by the king of fish and sports fishermen from all over Europe come to try their luck. The winter passes slowly, just like the water under the icy cover of the Teno River (Norwegian:Tana, Sámi:Deatnu. This is when Norwegian traders and European snowmobiling tourists arrive. When the sun rises over the horizon the village fills with people on snowmobiles and ice-fishermen and their families here to catch the giant Arctic Char. Nuorgam is also a place to visit during the period of winter twilight (officially November 26th – January 16th). At this time you have the possibility to experience the blue light and peacefulness of midwinter. It is not pitch-dark throughout the day, the snow gives us some light and softens the moment. And you may also experie
Top Attractions in Nuorgam
Explore the best things to see and do in Nuorgam:
- ★Lake Pulmanki and the Pulmanki river valley
- ★Nuorgam chapel
- ★The King's Stone
- ★The Museum Road and Alaköngäs rapids
- ★The northernmost point of the European Union
- ★The Sitting Stone
- ★The Tana Museum in Polmak
Where to Stay in Nuorgam
- 🏨70 North
- 🏨Nivajoki Camping
- 🏨Nuorgam Holiday Resort
Nuorgam Travel Guide Sections
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