Romantic getaway in the Arctic

Treat yourselves to a long weekend together and nurture your romance in the Tromsø region. Explore nature and the Arctic light, create memorable gifts for one another, and enjoy delicious meals made from some of the purest ingredients in the world.

Dinner for two

Tromsø offers a range of restaurants with an intimate atmosphere and flavourful dishes made from local produce. How about a full evening with a multi-course dinner at Restaurant Smak? Or a tempting seafood meal at Fangst? At Bardus Bistro, you can enjoy something refreshing in your glass along with seasonal ingredients at their best. Read more about Arctic ingredients and restaurants focusing on local cuisine.

Into nature

One of the best things about Tromsø is its proximity to pristine Arctic nature. Here, you’ll find many trusted activity providers ready to take you on safe and memorable adventures. Go dog sledding together and make new furry husky friends, try your luck fishing – at sea or from shore – or explore the fjords and landscapes on a scenic fjord excursion.

The adventure doesn’t have to end in Tromsø! Around the region, you’ll find distinctive accommodation options where you can combine a unique stay with unforgettable nature experiences.

Explore the city

Tromsø offers a vibrant urban life with shopping, attractions and cosy cafés. Meet the seals at Polaria, admire art at the Northern Norway Art Museum, or learn about Sámi culture and history at the Arctic University Museum of Norway or Full Steam. Create jewellery for one another at Wabi Sabi, or blow your own glass at Blåst Glass Blowing Studio – a beautiful keepsake to bring home from the Arctic capital.

If you’re feeling extra adventurous, take a dip in the chilly Tromsø Sound before warming up in the sauna at Pust. When it’s time for a break, the city’s many inviting cafés are waiting. 

Cultural experiences

Add a touch of culture to your stay. See a performance at Hålogaland Theatre, enjoy a film night at Aurora Cinema, or check if the Arctic Philharmonic has a concert or two on the programme. 

Larger and smaller festivals are also held throughout the year. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you’d like to know what’s on during your visit.

Magical northern lights or shimmering midnight sun

Few things are more romantic than witnessing the northern lights together! There’s something hypnotic and mysterious about watching the green lady dance across the sky and sea. The northern lights can often be seen from the city, but the experience becomes even more magical when you venture out into the surrounding region. Your chances of seeing them are greatest on an organised tour, where guides monitor weather and aurora forecasts to take you to the best viewing spots.

Why not make the trip even more special by spending the night in a glass lavvu? Watching the northern lights from bed in a glass lavvu is truly something extraordinary.

If you visit Tromsø during summer, you can enjoy the golden glow of the midnight sun around the clock. On clear evenings, when the sun hangs low over the horizon, it’s the perfect setting for a romantic beach picnic bathed in the soft, golden light of the midnight sun.