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Travel Support
Participants under 20 years old residing in Northern Norway can apply for travel support for expenses exceeding 1,000 NOK upon presenting receipts. The maximum support amount is 5,000 NOK. The actual amount of support provided to each individual also depends on the number of applicants.
Festival Bus from Alta
A bus service is arranged between Alta and Harstad on June 22 and June 29. All registered youth living along this route will be offered a ride both ways at a maximum cost of 1,000 NOK per person. This bus is funded by Sparebank1 Nord-Norge's Community Boost and the North Norway Festival.
Other Travel Routes from/to the North
Alta-Tromsø/Oslo-Harstad (Flight)
- Departure by Widerøe on Friday, June 21
- Return by SAS on Saturday, June 29
- Accommodation available from Friday, June 21 for participants choosing this route. Please notify the NUK leader well in advance.
Alta-Øksfjord-Harstad (Car + Hurtigruten)
- Drive from Alta to Øksfjord.
- Departure by Hurtigruten from Øksfjord on Friday, June 21 at 16:05, arriving in Harstad on Saturday, June 22 at 08:00.
- Return from Harstad on Saturday, June 29 at 07:45, arriving in Øksfjord on Sunday, June 30 at 01:50.
- Drive from Øksfjord to Alta.
Skjervøy-Harstad (Hurtigruten)
- Departure from Skjervøy on Friday, June 21 at 19:45, arriving in Harstad on Saturday, June 22 at 08:00.
- Return from Harstad on Friday, June 29 at 07:45, arriving in Skjervøy on Friday, June 29 at 22:10.
Øksfjord-Harstad
- Same schedule as Alta-Øksfjord-Harstad for the Hurtigruten route.
These transportation options aim to facilitate easy and affordable access to the NUK festival, ensuring participants can focus on their creative experiences without worrying about travel logistics.