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Know before you go

Come prepared! Here you will find important information and guidelines for your stay in the Tromsø region.  Learn how you can be a responsible guest and take safety precautions during your visit. 

Drones and photography

Rules and guidelines for drones and photography in Tromsø.

Driving in the Arctic

Be careful when driving in the Arctic, year round.

Aurora guidelines

Guidelines for northern lights tourism: safety, enjoyment, and destination sustainability.

Avalanche safety

Take safety precautions when exploring our mountains. Read our avalanche safety information.

Caring for Tromsø

Guidelines for your contribution to a sustainable visit.

Whale watching guidelines

Guidelines for safe and sustainable whale watching in our region.

How to dress in the Arctic

Learn how to dress to be comfortable in Tromsø.

In-water activities with whales

In-water activities with whales is discouraged. Please have a look at our additional information…

Tromsø Visitor Centre

Book tours, find souvenirs and get information at the official Tourist Information.

Health and emergencies

Find information about local doctors, dentists, pharmacies and emergency details in Tromsø.

Be responsible

9 ways you can be a more responsible guest in Tromsø.

Where to find public toilets

Find a list of public toilets, and learn the guidelines if you need to use the nature as a toilet.

The “Right to Roam”

Freedom with responsibility in the great outdoors.

Take care of the reindeer

Guests and residents in the Tromsø region both have a responsibility to respect the reindeer.

Winter hiking in Tromsø

If you don't have experience walking on snow and ice and in steep terrain, you should not go hiking…

Our hottest tip: Go on an organised tour with a local guide

These are the great advantages of going on a tour together with a local guide. 

New Aurora Guide

A new guide outlines rules, safety and expected conduct for tour operators in the Tromsø region.