cathedral
Arctic Cathedral, Tromso
A soaring triangular white church evoking ice and Sami tents, the gateway landmark of the Arctic capital.
48 km · about 55 min drive
Troms, Norway · Europe
Lyngseidet sits on the route: 25 minutes from Olderdalen, 51km from Halti.
Lyngseidet is a town located in Troms, Norway. With a population of 821, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Lyngseidet sits in Norway, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Oslo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lyngseidet to your route.
Lyngseidet (Norwegian), Muotki or Ivgumuotki (Northern Sami), or Muotka (Kven) is the administrative centre of Lyngen Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The village is located on an isthmus that is about 3 km (1.9 mi) wide between an arm of the Ullsfjorden and the Lyngenfjorden.
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stores, Lyngen Church, nursing home, schools, daycare, pharmacy and library. A 9-metre (30 ft) tall plastic figure Santa Claus named Gollis is also located here. Lyngseidet is located 15 km (9.3 mi) north of the village of Furuflaten and 12 km (7.5 mi) by ferry from Olderdalen, in the neighboring Kåfjord Municipality. The 0.88-square-kilometre (220-acre) village has a population (2023) of 736 and a population density of 836 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,170/sq mi).
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Lyngseidet is located in Troms, Norway, Europe. The coordinates are 69.5763 latitude, 20.2189 longitude.
Lyngseidet has a population of approximately 821 people, making it a town in Norway.
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Many toll roads use automatic plate recognition (AutoPASS). Headlights required at all times.
Full driving guide for Norway3 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
A soaring triangular white church evoking ice and Sami tents, the gateway landmark of the Arctic capital.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
The 'Gateway to the Arctic' and Norway's northern lights capital, home to the Arctic Cathedral and a vibrant cultural scene above the Arctic Circle.
50 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Finland's highest point at 1,324 metres on the Norwegian border, approached from the Kilpisjärvi end of Highway 21.
51 km · about 60 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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