Havnnes under the midnight sun with the lyngen alps in the background Norway is one of those countries that rewards the slow traveller. The big-name destinations get most of the headlines, but a road trip up through the fjords lets you take in the country at its own pace, with stops that genuinely surprise you. If you're planning a Norway road trip and want a destination that combines arctic scenery, deep history and proper hospitality, the small island of Havnnes in the Lyng

Authentic accommodation in Havnnes, near Tromsø: heritage stays with Lyngen Alps views, low light pollution for Northern Lights, and easy access to Lyngenfjord.