Venture into the heart of the Arctic Circle for an unforgettable experience at Aurora Spirit, the world’s northernmost distillery.
One of our experienced staff members will guide you through the process of manufacturing various types of spirits, such as vodka, aquavit, gin and whisky. You’ll do a deep dive into making whisky in the Arctic, combining local ingredients with modern distillation techniques.
Part of this tour takes place outside (walking between buildings) and spending time in cold warehouses. We recommend to bring adequate clothing for this.
During this exciting guided tour, you will see, feel and smell Arctic ingredients.
The tour includes a tasting of three Bivrost spirits.
DURATION: ca. 1 hour
VISITING: Still house, Production, Viking warehouse
TASTE: 3 different Bivrost products
- Please meet 10 minutes before your tour
- Children are welcome, but must be supervised at all times
- We cannot serve tastings of spirits to guests under the age of 20 due to Norwegian law.
- We are unable to sell bottles of our whisky, gin or other spirits directly from the distillery due to Norwegian law.
BOOKING: Our most popular experience is normally available for drop-in and bookings at 12.00 and 14.00 (please check availability in calendar). For other options, please send and email to: book@auroraspirit.com.
Directions:
Aurora Spirit Distillery is located close to the Lyngen fjord – under the majestic Lyngen Alps in Northern Norway. The distillery is located at 69 degrees N.
The nearest airport is Langnes Airport , Tromsø. From Tromsø you can drive either:
– via Nordkjosbotn ( E8 – then E6 ) and turn off from Oteren towards Lyngseidet (868), or
– via Breivikeidet ( Turn off at Fagernes – route no. 91 ) by ferry across the Ullsfjord
Both roads are signposted towards Lyngseidet.
When you get to Lyngseidet, follow the road towards Koppangen (approx. 10 km). Aurora Spirit Distillery is located on the right side of the road.
Click here for Google Maps – directions from Tromso to Aurora Spirit Distillery…
Aurora Spirit – in Arctic Lyngen – is the perfect retreat for couples, friends and small, executive meetings. With the world´s northernmost distillery as backdrop you will find peace, tranquility and experiences of a lifetime. Draped with the best the Arctic can offer.
Aurora Spirit is the Worlds Northernmost Whisky Distillery.
Our prize winning distillery attracts international attention with its spectacular location and Arctic production.
WE ARE OPEN:
JANUARY – MARCH
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS
(Closed 01. January)
11.00 – 15.30
APRIL – MID JUNE
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS
11.00 – 15.30
MID JUNE – MID AUGUST
MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY (6 days per week)
(NB: Mid – August to 01. september; Tuesdays, thursdays, saturdays)
11.00 – 15.30
SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER
THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS
11.00 – 15.30
DECEMBER
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS & SATURDAYS
(Closed 24., 25., 26. dec)
11.00 – 15.30
NOTE: PLEASE CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA (OR EMAIL US, book@auroraspirit.com) FOR VARIATIONS!
– Guided tour /Arctic Whisky Experience at 12.00 and 14.00
– VIP guiding (Select Cask Experience) – on requests
– No guarantee on drop-in, we recommend pre – booking