Tromsø | Where your Arctic adventure begins - Visit Norway
A summer adventure in the Arctic. Scroll down for seasonal inspiration or go to the winter in Tromsø page.
Plan your trip to Tromsø | Activities, hotels, food and drink
The Arctic capital Tromsø is located 350 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle and is the largest city in Northern Norway. From September to March, many people come here to see the northern lights .
The locals’ guide to Tromsø: top insider tips - Visit Norway
Known as the Paris of the north and the Arctic City, Tromsø is a student metropole with every special vibe. Discover the best nightlife north of the Arctic Circle – whether your idea of fun is to stay indoors in cosy pubs and bars, or venture outside to see the northern lights and midnight sun.
Food and drink in Tromsø | Restaurants, cafes, bars - Visit Norway
Food and drink in Tromsø. The food in Tromsø is as fresh as glacial snow, and as tantalising as the Northern Lights. The restaurant SMAK is one of many dining establishments with a menu based on local ingredients.
24 hours in Tromsø | By foot and wheelchair - Visit Norway
Craig and Natalie should definitely feel right at home in Tromsø. The city offers a mix of cultural events, museums, outdoors activities, and restaurants that serve arctic delicacies. The city centre is compact and quite easy to cover. Tromsø has its own guide for people with reduced mobility and accessible tours.
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The Christmas Town Tromsø | Northern Norway - Visit Norway
Tromsø is the main gateway to northern lights experiences in Northern Norway, and if you come in December, an extra treat awaits. The lights from the Fjellheisen cable car are truly an amazing sight. Head down to the city centre of this Arctic metropolis …
The Polar Museum - Visit Norway
With its location far to the north, Tromsø has served as the gateway to the Arctic for adventurers, hunters and researchers. Our exhibitions tell the stories of explorer Willem Barentsz’ very first encounter with a polar bear, daring hot air balloon expeditions over the polar regions, and a lonely Christmas celebration in a trapper’s hut.
Northern lights in Norway | Best places to see the aurora borealis
The northern lights in Norway. If you want to experience the starry, limitless Arctic sky, and the unbelievable colours of the northern lights that dance across it, few places on earth are better than Norway.
The midnight sun | Where the sun never sets - Visit Norway
Here, you can do a midnight hike on a glacier (with a guide, of course) or watch the reddish sky from a moving dog sledge in the unique climate and nature near the North Pole. Find more activities under the midnight sun. Cool things to do under the midnight sun.