Travelling with a car

• Road safety - how to drive in the Russian part of the Barents region.
• Drive a car in Barents region - information in Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish and Russian.
• Traveller’s pocket guide to Murmansk region / Matkailijan taskuopas Murmanskin alueelle
• Roads and Road Transport between Finland and Norway - pdf
• Route planner ViaMichelin

• Finland
  • Road weather with webcams in Lapland and in Oulu province
  • Road distances in Finland - distances and driving time
  • Road signs in Finland (select: Liikennemerkit from the menu on the left)
  • Road map of Finland
  • Winter road speed limits in Finland
  • Travel in Finland virtually - you can travel virtually between 30 locations in Finland and see the CO₂ emissions and fuel consumption as well as travel time and costs of different means of transportation.
• Norway
  • Road maps and city maps - Paper maps for sale.
  • Street address map - This map takes you to your exact final destination within Norway.
  • Route planner - Shows you the fastest or shortest road from A to B within Norway. Includes speed limits, permitted axel load, surface material, accident frequency and average annual daily traffic.
  • Road reports (only in Norwegian)
  • Toll roads in Norway - info about prices etc.
  • Road cams with temperatures and surface in Northern Norway: Finnmark (4 locations), Troms (10 locations).
  • seNorge.no - snow, weather, water and climate in Norway
• Russia
  • How to drive in the Russian part of the Barents region:
  • Autoillen luoteis-Venäjälle (pdf) - vinkkejä ja neuvoja autoiluun Barentsin alueella.
  • Att köra bil i den ryska delen av Barentsregionen (pdf)  
  • rutrassa.ru - roads and trails in Russia - in Russian
• Sweden
  • Road signs in Sweden
  • The animation of traffic rules
  • Trafficinformation - in Swedish
  • Road Map (Sverige Turism)
  • Interactive Map (Eniro)
  • The situation on the roads - Maps, camera, text reports, trip planner, slipping forecast. - in Swedish
  • Swedish National Road Administration
  • Camping in Sweden
  • Publications from Swedish National Road Administration [pdf-files]
  • Cameras in roads in Norrbotten
  • Cameras in roads in Västerbotten

Skiing

• Finland
  • Ski areas in northern Finland - links to all skiing areas, information on slopes, lifts, cross country tracks, accomondation, in English, Finnish and Swedish.
  • Levi Ski Resort in Finnish Lapland - Information in English, German and Finnish.
  • Pyhä-Luosto Ski Resort in Finnish Lapland - information in English and Finnish.
  • Ruka Ski Resort in Kainuu - information in English and Finnish.
  • Winter activities in Finnish Lapland - information in English, Finnish and German.
  • Ylläs Ski Resort in Finnish Lapland - information in English and Finnish.
• Norway
  • Skiinfo Norway - portal to ski areas in Norway, webcams, snow reports, booking, events etc., in Danish, Dutch, French, English, German, Italian and Swedish.
  • Skiing in Norway
  • Lofoten Xtreme
• Russia
  • Skiresort "KolaSportLand" at Khibiny mountains, Kola Peninsula - only in Russian.
• Sweden
  • Dundret Ski Resort in Norrbotten
  • The situation on the roads - Advanced map, simple map, camera, text reports, trip planner, slipping forecast.- In Swedish.
  • Riksgränsen Ski Resort in Norrbotten - in Finnish, English and Swedish.
  • Tärnaby and Hemavan - great opportunities for skiing, fishing and outdoor activities, the home of skiing celebrities Ingemar Stenmark and Anja Pärsson.  
  • Weather- and snowreports from Swedish skiresorts

Hiking

• Everyman’s rights in Finland, Norway and Sweden
• How to Enjoy Nature in Lapland
• The Hiking Pages (Finland) Metsähallitus presents the special facilities and services that have been built in the state-owned forests for the needs of hikers.
• Ear Mountain Hiking Route - Ear Mountain (Korvatunturi) is located in the heart of the wilderness in North-Eastern Lapland, right on the border of Finland and Russia.
• Kivitunturi Nature Trail - in Savukoski, Finland
• Nuortti Hiking Route - in Savukoski, Finland
• Samperi Steam Engine Route Walking Trail - in Savukoski, Finland
• The Nordkalottleden Trail - runs through the northernmost arctic regions of Norway, Sweden and Finland (the total length is around 800 km).
• Areas suited for hiking in provinces of Lapland and Oulu
• Enjoy hiking in Sodankylä  (Finland) - trails, map and other info. In English and Finnish.
• Leave No Trace - a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands.
• Finnish permanent GPS network
• How to cook food outside - only in Swedish
• Welcome to the mountain region of Norrbotten, Sweden
• Welcome to the Swedish mountains! - the Mountain Safety Council. Maps for the entire Swedish mountain chain,  information about driving a snowmobile in Sweden, weather & wind information and much more 
• Canoeing in Sweden - maps, tour suggestions and links to the best waters for canoeing in Norrbotten and Västerbotten. 
• Vaellusnet - lots of good links for hiking
• Right of access - from the sea to the sky in Norway - Download brochures
• UralkOmi - On this site you can order any information related to travel on Pripolyarnomu, Polyarnomu, Northern Urals, as well as Bolshezemelskoy tundra ridge Chernysheva and other places of the Komi Republic. - in Russian
• Arkhangelsk Region. Tourist Records - This section of the site club tourists "Moscow Zastava" contains a description of some hiking, skiing and water routes in the Arkhangelsk region. Here is presented fairly complete information about the club developed routes: the length of the road, a description of terrain, the possibility of sleep.
• Hiking in Lofoten
• Hiking tips to Finnmark by Norwegian Trekking Association.
• Hiking tips to Troms by Norwegian Trekking Association.
• Hiking tips to Lofoten, Vesterålen og Hinnøya by Norwegian Trekking Association.
• Lofoten Xtreme
• The Suomi.fi website has links to information on hiking and boating in Finland.
• The National Sport Databank in Finland has information on nature trails and recreational areas in Finnish, Swedish and English.

Camping

• Finland
  • Camping in Finland - links and information about camping in Finland.
  • Camping sites in Finnish Lapland - Aurinkopaikka in Levi, Lapin Rinki in Simo, Camping Tornio, Napakettu in Utsjoki, Tieva in Pokka, Matkakoski in Korpikylä
  • Camping in Rovaniemi region - Napapiirin saarituvat, Ounaskoski Camping
• Sweden
  • Camping in Norrbotten - map and links to camping grounds
  • Camping in Västerbotten - map and links to camping grounds
  • Camping in Sweden - camping and cottages in Sweden, links to 600 campsites
• Russia
  • Solovki. - Camping site situated in the green belt 1.5 km away from the Solovetskiy.
    

Hunting

• Finland
  • Hunting in Finland
• Norway
  • Hunting in Norway - facts, regulations etc. Free download brochure
  • The Norwegian Association of Hunters and Anglers
• Russia
  • Fishing and hunting tours in Murmansk Region
• Sweden
  • Hunting in Sweden -
  • Hunting in Västerbotten

Fishing

• Finland
  • Fishing in Finland
  • Fishing in Tornio and Haparanda
  • Fishing in Teno river - information about Teno for fishing enthusiast in English, Finnish and Swedish [pdf]
  • Torne River, Salmon Rivers - information about international wild salmon studies. In English, Finnish and Swedish
  • tornionjoki.fi - fishing in the river Torniojoki, services, accomondation, statistics - in Finnish
  • Fishing rivers in Lapland
  • Oulujokivarren kalastusalue - fishing in Oulujoki region
  • Kalastus ja Metsästys linkit (Makupalat) - Links to hunting and fishing
• Norway
  • King Crab fishing in Kirkenes and the Varanger fjord
  • Fishing rules in Norway - freshwater and saltwater
  • Fishing fees and licenses - all facts about fishing in Norway
  • Salmon fishing - Furuly’s salmon fishing pages
  • Alta elva - salmon fishing in the Alta river, in Norwegian
• Russia
  • Article: The Distinctive Features of Fishing Tourism on the Kola Peninsula - Jussi Soppela
  • Fishing North - fishing trips to Kola peninsula and Norway (commercial site)
  • Fishing and hunting tours in Murmansk Region
  • Varzina river fishing
  • SOUTH KOLA - A travel guide to the southern part of Murmansk oblast -  ePublication SOUTH KOLA - Travel guide
• Sweden
  • Lapland Fishing - Sweden, information on camps, waters, events
  • Fishing guide to Norrbotten-Lappland
    Search by categories, by free-text or by clicking the map over Norrbotten-Lappland.
  • Fishing water guide for Lappland
  • Fishing guide service for Sweden - including Lappland, Norrbotten and Västerbotten
  • Fishing in the mountain regions of Norrbotten
  • Fishing in the mountain regions of Västerbotten [in Swedish]
  • Tjuonajokk fishing camp
    One of the most renowned fishing camp in Sweden. It lies on the Kaitum river in Swedish Lapland between Kiruna and Gällivare.
  • LW’s fishing site - an extensive list of fishing links on the Internet
  • Air service for fishermen in Lappland, Norrbotten and Västerbotten

Travel logs

• Matkakertomus Petsamoon kesällä 2000 - sisältää runsaasti tietoa Petsamosta, historiasta ja nykyajasta, myös valokuvia.
• Convoy To Murmansk 7.7.-16.7.1998 / Saattue Murmanskiin. A motobikers’ story of survival on the edge and in the wildernesses of the immence Russia.
• Barents Euro-Arctic Expedition to the Kola Peninsula, July-August 2003 [in Swedish only]

Other links:

• Google translator 
• Online translator: Russian-English-Russian 
• Online dictionary - Russian, English, German and other languages.
• Currency Converter
• Nature Based Tourism project, the project shall encourage the sustainable development of nature based tourism.
• Bike tourism in the Murmank region - News. Reports. Clubs.
• The Swedish society for cyclists - activities, tour suggestions, maps and cycling conditions in Sweden. 
  • Midnight sun in Norrbotten
• Bothnica Arc - Perämeren kaari - in Finnish, raportti: Matkailukehitys - toimintaedellytysten parantaminen raportti [pdf]
• BothnianArc ACTion Project Map
• SMART project -to assist the arctic tourism sector to adopt and innovate economically, environmentally and culturally sustainable tourism practices.
• Delicious reindeer recipes, in Finnish
• Taste of the North - savour culinary experiences in Lapland and the North Calotte.
• Matkailijan terveysopas / a health guide for traveller
• How to Enjoy Nature in Lapland
• North Sea Commission (NSC); Culture and Tourism group - The Commission, based in Norway, was founded in 1989 to encourage economic and cultural partnerships between local government bodies within the countries which lie along the coastline of the North Sea. The Culture and Tourism Group of the Commission (one of six thematic groups within the NSC) promotes cultural tourism across all the partner countries.
• Snow magic - Promoting and developing snow based tourism activities and holidays, the Snow Magic project is part of the European Funded Interreg IIIB Northern Periphery Programme involving partner organisations from Lapland, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. The website provides news, events details, information about snow resorts, a newsletter (The Snow Magic Times), a photo gallery, a PowerPoint presentation, and a glossary of English, Icelandic, Finnish and Swedish words related to snow and winter activities. There is also a "Snow Magic Treasures" bank of resources providing ideas for snow activities for the media and tourist industry.
• Learn to speak Finnish in 3 minutes
• Useful words and phrases for tourists in Norway
• Finnish-English-Italian dictionary for travellers in Lapland and Apulia
• Swedish secrets - Swedish Travel and Tourism Council
• Hotels in Sweden and Swedish Hotel and Restaurant Association
• Hotels in Russia 
• Travel in Russia - Russia Info Center
• Central city of Syktyvkar Agency - Rail and air tickets, travel services, hotel reservations in Syktyvkar.
• Arkhangelsk Region. Tourist Records - This section of the site club tourists "Moscow Zastava" contains a description of some hiking, skiing and water routes in the Arkhangelsk region. Here is presented fairly complete information about the club developed routes: the length of the road, a description of terrain, the possibility of sleep.
• European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN)   - Partly financed by the European Union, the ECTN was established in 2003 to provide a European forum for business organisations and interests within the tourist industry to share good practice, research and training opportunities relating to cultural and heritage tourism.
• Sustainable Arctic Tourism - Founded in 2005 the Sustainable Arctic Tourism Association (SATA) aims to promote sustainable tourism in the Arctic regions of Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia and Russia. SATA provide training and marketing support for the tourism industry, promotes local community involvement and hopes to develop information resources for tourist who are looking for sustainable holidays in the Arctic.
• Bicycle guide through Vesterålen.
• Whalesafari in Andenes in Lofoten
• The Makupalat service of the Hämeenlinna City Library has plenty of information on tourism in Finland - The service also incorporates links to Finnish maps .