Experience a traditional Norwegian Easter in the Tromsø region

Easter is one of the most beloved holidays in Norway. Families head outdoors, spend time at the «hytte», enjoy simple traditions and celebrate the arrival of spring. Here are some classic Norwegian Easter traditions you can experience in the Tromsø region.

Spend a night or more at a «hytte»

A «hytte» is the Norwegian word for cabin, and many of us leave the city centre and go to a cabin for Easter. Here we spend time togehter with family or friends. If you have ever heard the Norwegian word «koselig», it is the perfect word to describe an Easter holiday at the cabin: relaxing and having a good time in cosy, atmospheric surroundings. Find a "hytte" in the Tromsø region here. 

Go cross-country skiing

It is not a proper Easter without a cross-country skiing trip! There are many ski tracks in and around Tromsø. If you do not have your own skis, you can rent them at Tromsø Outdoor.

Read more about the options in the area, and how to pack your backpack for a great day of skiiing.

Enjoy Norwegian Easter food

On Easter Eve we traditionally eat a leg of lamb, slowly roasted in the oven, with vegetables and gravy to go with it. A really festive and tasty meal.

Do not forget to bring hot dogs, Solo soda, Kvikk Lunsj chocolate, orange, and a thermos of hot chocolate when you are in the outdoors. These are typical treats when heading out on a tour by skis, on foot or with snowshoes during Easter.

Solve crimes and mysteries with some "Påskekrim"

Translated, the word «Påske» means «Easter», and «krim» means «crime». When we are inside the «hytte», we love to binge-watch crime series on TV, read crime novels and solve crime mysteries in magazines or even on milk cartons. A must for the perfect Easter holiday!

Gather around the table with quizes and board games

Playing board games and doing quizzes should also be on your Norwegian Easter to-do list! It's really "koselig" to gather around the table for a round of board games or test each other's knowledge with an Easter quiz.

Make Easter decorations using the colours yellow and purple

It is a tradition to make Easter decorations like little chickens, or blow out eggs and paint them in vibrant colours. The colours we use for Easter are yellow and purple.

Your Norwegian Easter dictionary:

• Hytte = Cabin
• Koselig = Cosy: relaxing and enjoying time together in warm, atmospheric surroundings.
• Kvikk Lunsj = A Norwegian chocolate similar to KitKat
• Påskekrim = Easter crime
• Solo = A Norwegian orange flavoured soda

Welcome to the ultimate Norwegian Easter holiday in the Tromsø region!