How to dress in Northern Norway

We dress in layers. By dressing in multiple layers you keep yourself both warm and dry, and when you get back inside it’s easy to adapt by taking off a few layers. Check out what we recommend for the different seasons.

Winter
Summer

Winter

  • Under Layer

    Long thermal baselayer blouse

    This is the part that is mostly responsible for keeping you warm, make sure to get one made of 100% wool or 100% wool with a polyester liner. Avoid cotton because it will make you freeze when it gets wet.

  • Under Layer

    Long thermal baselayer pants

    Just as important as the blouse, the pants are responsible for keeping you warm. Make sure to get a pair that is made of 100% wool or polyester. Avoid cotton because it will make you freeze when it gets wet.

  • Under Layer

    Wool socks

    This is the part that is mostly responsible for keeping you warm, make sure to get one made of 100% wool or 100% wool with a polyester liner. Avoid cotton because it will make you freeze when it gets wet.

  • Base Layer

    Jumper or fleece

    As another layer over the underwear, this will help create a layer of air between them which will help keep you warm without sweating.

  • Base Layer

    Fleece Trousers

    As another layer over the underwear, this will help create a layer of air between them which will help keep you warm without sweating.

  • A beige sweater is shown on a white background
    Main Layer

    Thick wool jumper or sweater

    For very cold days a third sweater will help you feel warm and cozy, even in the worst temperatures. Make sure you go for wool and avoid cotton.

  • Main Layer

    Lined, windproof trousers

    This pair of trousers will not necessarily be very warm, but they are responsible for keeping you dry and not letting cold air get inside.

  • Main Layer

    Scarf

    A good, long, wool scarf is mandatory for cold weather. It will keep you warm and make sure you don’t get sick.

  • Over Layer

    Waterproof jacket

    The jacket’s main purpose is to keep you dry and not let cold air get inside so that you’re other layers can do their job and keep you warm.

  • A pair of brown boots with white fur
    Over Layer

    Waterproof Winter Boots

    A good pair of waterproof boots will make sure you don’t get wet even when hiking in deep snow

  • Over Layer

    Winter Wool Hat

    Wear a good winter hat to keep your head warm and protected. Wool is the best choice since it stays warm even when it gets wet.

  • Over Layer

    Gloves or mittens

    Wear a pair of gloves or mittens to keep you hands warm, as with everything, avoid cotton.

Summary

All in all, this is what
you need

jacket
fleece jumper
thermal blouse
A pair of brown boots with white fur
waterproof boots
woolen hat
gloves
A beige sweater is shown on a white background
sweater
waterproof pants
fleece pants
thermal pants
woolen socks
scarf

Summer

  • Under Layer

    Long thermal baselayer blouse

    This is the part that is mostly responsible for keeping you warm, make sure to get one made of 100% wool or 100% wool with a polyester liner. Avoid cotton because it will make you freeze when it gets wet.

  • Under Layer

    Long thermal baselayer pants

    Just as important as the blouse, the pants are responsible for keeping you warm. Make sure to get a pair that is made of 100% wool or polyester. Avoid cotton because it will make you freeze when it gets wet.

  • Under Layer

    Wool socks

    This is the part that is mostly responsible for keeping you warm, make sure to get one made of 100% wool or 100% wool with a polyester liner. Avoid cotton because it will make you freeze when it gets wet.

  • Main Layer

    Jumper or Fleece

    As another layer over the underwear, this will help create a layer of air between them which will help keep you warm without sweating.

  • Main Layer

    Windproof Hiking Trousers

    This pair of trousers will not necessarily be very warm, but they are responsible for keeping you dry and not letting cold air get inside.

  • A yellow jacket with a hood and buttons on it
    Over Layer

    Waterproof Jacket

    The jacket’s main purpose is to keep you dry and not let cold air get inside so that you’re other layers can do their job and keep you warm.

  • A pair of brown and orange shoes on a white background
    Over Layer

    Waterproof Hiking Boots

    A good pair of waterproof boots will make sure you don’t get wet even when hiking in deep snow

Summary

All in all, this is what
you need

A yellow jacket with a hood and buttons on it
jacket
fleece jumper
thermal blouse
waterproof pants
thermal pants
woolen socks
A pair of brown and orange shoes on a white background
waterproof boots

Need more clothing?

We rent out thermal clothing to keep your warm during your stay. We also sell high quality woolen under-layers and socks, sustainably produced inside the EU. We only sell what we would wear ourselves. Coming soon.

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