Tana a beautiful place in Varanger, Norway’s rugged Arctic outpost, is a sanctuary for nature that has welcomed and shaped its proud people for thousands of years

Forces of nature abound. Close your eyes, breathe in the crisp, refreshing air and you are reminded of the ice sheets that retreated 10,000 years ago to reveal sea cliffs and fjords, moors, bogs and glacier-smoothed peaks. Bold, hardy birch trees moved in, rooting into meagre pockets of earth to provide forest cover, The Sami People’s stone age ancestors followed quickly, wasting no time in setting up home and forming a mystical relationship with the land and sea. And so the story of Varanger begins.

You might think the far north is plunged into darkness but this striking scenery is bathed in the celestial light. Come and see for yourself! The midnight sun gives way to the “colour season”, with dazzling displays of rich autumnal shades capped by breath-taking sunsets, whetting your appetite for the most marvellous spectacle of them all, the Northern Lights.

Arctic weather doesn’t mean barren, empty landscapes. Far from it! Varanger is a haven for birds, from North America and Siberia. Eye-catching Eider Ducks mingle with mighty and majestic Sea Eagles, while Reindeer sniff out a nutritious treat of lichen beneath the snow.

Varanger is a cultural melting pot that transcends national boundaries. Enduring Sami customs blend with modernity, while popular traditions and festivals embody a determined, innovative spirit. People are special here.

We are a family owned business and we are very happy to welcome you to stay at our establishment. We can offer hotel rooms, cabins or a place on our camping site. Whatever you choose you are always close to nature and in the city center, Tana Bru.

Nest to accommodation we can offer you amazing arctic experiences as fishing, both fishing in the famous Tana river and at the little lakes on the mountains. We have a brilliant camp up in the mountain where you get to enjoy the silent and the untoched arctic nature.

Whatever you decide our goal is that when you leave you will have a smile on your face and have experienced the arctic way of living.

 

Lots of love

Kjetil, Gro-Hilde & family