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Person hiking in Tromsø in sunset

Vegard Stien

Welcome to the Arctic

Citybreak or nature break? Why choose when you can have both? Experience city life and raw surroundings. Witness northern lights in autumn and winter, and endless summer days. On this site, you will find helpful information and inspiration in addition to book activities and accommodation.

Orca spyhopping in Skjervøy

Kari Schibevaag

Whale watching

Experience the whales in their natural habitat in the Tromsø region from November to January.

Season
November - January

Northern lights above Tromso in Northern Norway

Northern lights in Tromsø

The mesmerizing northern lights are reason-to-go for many. Learn more and find Aurora tours here.

Sami Experience with reindeer © Vegard Stien

Sami experiences

Learn about Sami culture and traditions, including joik and reindeer husbandry.

Season
Winter

Tide bus driving across the Tromsø bridge

Getting around in Tromsø and the region

Find out how to get around in our city and the region around Tromsø.

Seasons

In Tromsø, there are significant contrasts between the Arctic seasons, and each season has completely unique characteristics.

Girl walking in winter sunset with a Tromsø view

Winter

Season
November - April

Summer in Telegrafbukta in Tromsø

Summer

Season
Late May - August

Autumn in Tromsø

Autumn

Season
Late August – October

Gazing at the northern lights above Tromsø

Martin Andersen - Nordnorsk Reiseliv

Northern lights

Season
September - early April

Midnight sun above Tromsø

Gunnar Magne Berg

Midnight sun

Season
Late May - late July

fantastic Easter in the mountains

Easter in Tromsø

Season
March - April

The tale fin of a whale with Brim Explorer in the background

Kristoffer Lorentzen

About Brim Explorer

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Silent Whale Watching

Join our guided whale watching tour on our purpose built sightseeing ship with hybrid electric engine and see orcas and humpbacks in Silence.

See & Do

Tromsø offers a wide range of activities and experiences all year round. There is always something to do, so let the adventure begin here.

Crystal lavvu under the Northern Lights

Green Gold of Norway

Adventure accommodation

Season
Year round

bear cub on a birch in the wild

Harald Mathisen

Arctic wildlife

Season
Year round

The Tromsø bridge and the Arctic Cathedral

Attractions

Explore and have fun

Boat tour in Tromsø in winter

Boat tours

Season
Year round

Reindeer sled race in the main street of Tromsø

Culture and events

What's on

summer cycling tour in Tromso

Cycling in the Tromsø region

Season
Year round

Dog sledding in winter landscape

Dog sledding

Season
Autumn and winter

Woman fishing on a boat

Fishing

Season
Year round

Orca spyhopping in Skjervøy

Kari Schibevaag

Whale watching

Season
November - January

Kayaking

Kayaking trips in the Tromsø region

Season
Year round

Midnight sun above Tromsø

Gunnar Magne Berg

Midnight sun

Season
Late May - late July

Gazing at the northern lights above Tromsø

Martin Andersen - Nordnorsk Reiseliv

Northern lights

Season
September - early April

Sami Experience with reindeer © Vegard Stien

Sami experiences

Season
Winter

Shopping in Tromsø

Martin Andersen - Nordnorsk Reiseliv

Shopping

Treasure hunting

City sightseeing

Sightseeing and guided tours

Season
Year round

Ski touring in Tromsø, Northern Norway

Ski touring

Season
January - May

Ski- and snowshoeing

Ski- and snowshoeing

Season
Winter (until May)

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling

Season
Winter

Icebath in the Norwegian sea

Yggdrasil farmhotel

Sports and recreation

Season
Year round

The seal Bella at Polaria in Tromsø

Polaria

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Polaria

Polaria is the perfect place to experience and understand life in the Arctic. Here you will get a close encounter with seals and other species found in the region. Join in on our daily training and feeding sessions of the seals, experience our Panoramic Theatre, and learn more about climate change and challenges in our exhibitions.

Eat & Drink

Tromsø has an exciting food and drink scene. Check out our lists of restaurants, cafes, and bars, and find your next destination.

Girl enjoying a coffee at a café in Tromsø

Cafés

Cozyness

people relaxing in a night bar

Nightlife

The nightlife city

Chef pouring sauce for a scallop meal

Restaurants

Culinary delights

Admiring the northern lights at SamiCamp

SamiCamp - Skibotn Hotel

About SamiCamp and Skibotn Hotel

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Hunting for the northern lights with SamiCamp

Be enchanted by Sami Storytelling, food and joik while waiting for the magical northern lights.

Places to stay

Sleep in one of the region's hotels or live like the locals by renting an apartment or cottage, either in the city or in the region.

View to Clarion Hotel the Edge on Tromsø

Hotels and guesthouses

The grand town

room or apartment in Tromsø

Gøran Mikkelsen

Rooms and apartments

Rooms with personality

Holiday homes and cabins

Holiday homes and cabins

Cosy retreats

Northern light in crystal Lavvo

Green Gold of Norway

Adventure and accommodation

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