Budget backpacking through Norway
Originally I had only wanted to see the Northern Lights, but through the recommendations of some of the users here on TA, they suggested making side trips out of the lengthy journey to Tromso. However, after doing some more research, I find that it's increasingly difficult to do this on a tight budget in Norway. I'm not saying it's impossible, but it certainly creates many limitations -- many more than I expect from other European countries. At this point I may very well "get in and get out", i.e. see the Northern Lights and then leave as soon as possible.
So while I shall not be asking "Should I consider side trips on the way to Tromso, Norway?" I would like to ask what are some more affordable things to do in Norway? Thus far, I've been able to budget roughly $50 - $65 per day for most parts of Europe.
Update: I forgot to mention that I would be departing from Berlin and that I would be going in November/December. My apologies!
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In 2009 December, 2 friends and I were successful in seeing the Northern Lights in Tromso on a low budget. We spent 280 € per person in 4 days including the flight from Alicante (Spain).
The cheapest way to get to Tromso then was fly to Oslo with Ryanair and then to Tromso with Norwegian. But maybe that's not the cheapest option now or from your location.
Eating is really expensive in Tromso, but you can survive some days buying salads by the kilo at supermarkets and abusing the 1€ promotions at McDonald's. If you have your own gadgets you can cook your own food (we didn't do that).
If you want to sleep really cheap, have a look at Tromso Camping, by far the most affordable accommodation we found. Two persons can stay in a heated cabin for 60€ (or less if you are 3,4 people). The problem is that if you travel alone you have to buy the complete cabin. Other options you may try are CoachSurfing, AirBNB, etc.
Answering to your question (affordable thins in Norway) while we stayed in Tromso we do the following free (or cheap) activities: Northern Lights watching, climb to a mountain near Tromso where we you'll see fantastic views of the city and the nearby landscape and there you can play with the snow (a plastic bag is enough!), play football in the snow (just ask the locals if you can join!),
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Whatever you can do to see the Western coastline of the country (the fjords), you should do. If you can do it by boat, that is the best way I think, though I think that is expensive. (I can't remember what we paid, leaving from Bergen, but it was unforgetable.) Although even our train ride back to Bergen was pretty amazing. The views and landscapes are not like anything I've ever seen.
If you try to guide yourself to the West, you should see some pretty amazing sites.
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