Jungle Surfing
Norway and wildlife watching is not something many people often tend to relate well with. The cold temperature conditions are often considered too harsh to withstand wildlife. In reality, though, there is a wide range of animals that have found their home in Norway. The wildlife in Norway is vividly interdependent on the cold temperature. If you have been wondering what kind of places can be ideal to witness the amazing wildlife in Norway, we do have a few lined up for you.
Svalbard
The place of Svalbard is possibly one of the most popular areas that have been known around to witness the extensive spectrum of wildlife around in Norway. Svalbard is especially known for its extensive population of Polar bears. It is one of the most popular ones in the archipelago of Svalbard. The total population around of polar bears around Svalbard is 3000 which is more than the number of humans who stay there which is only 2700. Apart from the polar bears, Svalbard is also home to the prominent species of walrus.
Reisa National Park
While spotting Polar bears and Walruses might be a common thing to do in Norway, spotting the Eurasian lynx and Wolverine is not easy. The Reisa National Park is one of the most popular wildlife parks in Norway and the magnificent stature of the place is what makes it a public favourite. Start your trekking journey from Sarelv or Kautokeino and make your way up to the national park for the most enigmatic view of the place around. Apart from the Reisa National Park which has the predominant population of the Eurasian lynx and wolverines, the Stabbursness National Park and Øvre Dividal National Park is also home to these two species of animals.
Øvre Pasvik National Park
Next on the list of wildlife sighting in Norway is categorized by the Brown Bears. They are predominantly found in just one place, the Øvre Pasvik National Park that. The presence of the brown bear and its actual existence is often questioned and it is predominantly found in a narrow area around in Øvre Pasvik National Park. There are still many shortcomings when it comes to the actual sightings, so it is still a matter of what and where.
Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park
The Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park has been a place of utmost importance when it comes to wildlife in Tromso Norway. The Arctic Fox is the predominant one that is found around the area. The majestic appearance of the Arctic Fox is what sets it apart from the other animals in Norway. The stunning white fur is oftentimes hard to separate from the snow which camouflages them perfectly, making them hard to spot. The Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park is the breeding ground for these animals on the epic glaciers in the Arctic circle. The Borgefjell National Park is also home to these stunning white beauties.
Andøya
When it comes to spotting wildlife in Southern Norway, the most common answer is to visit Andøya. The Moose and Elk are the most commonly spotted animals around in the area. The Andøy Friluftssenter at Buksnesfjord during the summertime is the most popular time to sight the Elks around the area in the safari. If you are wondering what is the best time of the day to witness these animals, it is right after the hours of sunset.