Health and emergencies

For medical emergencies and life-threatening illnesses or injuries, call 113.

In Norway, residents have a registered general practitioner (GP) in their home municipality. GPs do not normally offer drop-in appointments to people who are not registered patients. If you need medical assistance while travelling, you can contact Tromsø Emergency Clinic or book an appointment with a private GP, such as Dr.Dropin.

Tromsø Emergency Clinic

If you need medical assistance that cannot wait, call Tromsø Emergency Clinic on 116 117. The clinic is open 24 hours a day, but you must always call before attending.

Healthcare professionals will assess how urgently you need assistance, offer advice and tell you when and where to attend if necessary. Some conditions are treated during daytime hours only, while more urgent conditions are assessed around the clock.

You cannot contact or attend the A&E department at the University Hospital of North Norway (UNN) directly. Patients are referred there by healthcare professionals when necessary.

Tromsø Emergency Clinic is located at UNN, Sykehusvegen 30, 9019 Tromsø. Some map services require the postcode to find the correct location.

Dr. Dropin

Dr.Dropin is a private clinic in Tromsø city centre where you can book an appointment without a referral. The clinic offers consultations with GPs and selected specialists, as well as laboratory testing and blood tests.

The clinic welcomes both adults and children and is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Video consultations with a doctor or psychologist are also available.

Dr.Dropin Tromsø offers:

• General practitioner appointments
• Dermatologist appointments
• Psychologist appointments
• Ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist appointments
• Video consultations

Appointments can be booked on the Dr.Dropin website or through the Dr.Dropin app.

Dr.Dropin does not treat suspected fractures or serious injuries following a fall or accident. If you suspect a fracture or have sustained a serious injury, call Tromsø Emergency Clinic on 116 117 for an assessment. In a life-threatening emergency, call 113.

Tromsø Tannlege, Tannkirurgi og Narkosesenter

If you need dental care during your stay in Tromsø, you can contact Tromsø Tannlege, Tannkirurgi og Narkosesenter. The clinic is located in Tromsø city centre and offers treatment for acute toothache, dental injuries and other urgent dental problems.

Appointments can be booked directly with the clinic.

Contact details:

Phone: +47 975 35 000
Email: [email protected]

Pharmacy

There are several pharmacies in Tromsø city centre and at the city’s shopping centres. Opening hours vary, so we recommend checking the current opening hours before visiting.

Vitusapotek Nerstranda in the city centre has the following regular opening hours:

• Monday–Friday: 9 AM–8 PM (09:00–20:00)
• Saturday: 10 AM–6 PM (10:00–18:00)
• Sunday: Closed

Vitusapotek Svanen Tromsø, located at Killengrens gate 5 (Austadbygget), is Tromsø’s duty pharmacy. It is open from 6 PM to 8 PM (18:00–20:00) on Sundays and public holidays.

Some medicines are subject to stricter prescription requirements in Norway than in other countries. If you take regular or essential medication, we recommend bringing enough for your entire stay, along with any necessary documentation. Certain controlled medicines and medicines that are not available in Norway may require a prescription from a doctor in Norway.