Urban experiences meet raw Arctic nature
Short Fjord Tour from Tromsø
1400 NOK
per person
Explore Kvaløya on a 4-hour fjord tour from Tromsø with scenic stops at Kaldfjord, Ersfjord, Kattfjordeidet and the Tirpitz Memorial.
General information
This tour is operated by Tromsø Accessible Tours.
Discover the fjords and landscapes of Kvaløya on a relaxed four-hour sightseeing tour from Tromsø. Travel by minibus to scenic viewpoints, learn more about Arctic nature and local outdoor life, and visit the Tirpitz Memorial on Håkøya.
Fjords and Arctic landscapes on Kvaløya
The tour heads from Tromsø towards Kvaløya, with stops near Kaldfjord and Ersfjord where you can enjoy the scenery and take photos.
The journey continues through Kattfjordeidet, surrounded by mountains and Arctic nature. Along the way, your guide will share more about the local landscape, wildlife and Norwegian outdoor life.
There will also be a short break with hot coffee or tea and biscuits.
Håkøya and the Tirpitz Memorial
The final part of the tour takes you to Håkøya and the Tirpitz Memorial. Here, you will learn about the German battleship Tirpitz, which was sunk near the island during the Second World War.
After the visit, the tour returns to Tromsø.
An accessible fjord tour
Tromsø Accessible Tours welcomes wheelchair users and guests with reduced mobility. The guides are also prepared to assist guests with visual or hearing impairments and work to provide a comfortable experience for neurodivergent guests.
Minimum age: No minimum age
Included:
- Transport by minibus
- English-, Spanish-, French- or Italian-speaking guide
- Hot coffee or tea and biscuits
- Photos from the tour
Please bring:
- Clothing suitable for the weather
Number of participants: Min. 4 – Max. 15
Level of difficulty: Very easy
Departure time and place: Standard departure at 10 AM (10:00) from Scandic Ishavshotel, Fredrik Langes gate 2, Tromsø.
Pick-up is also available at Breivika Cruise Havneterminal. The guide will meet guests by the white tent outside the cruise terminal and will be wearing an orange jacket with the company logo.
Later departure times may be available depending on cruise ship arrival times.
Duration: 4 hours
Prices from
1400 NOK per person
- Adult NOK 1400
- Child 0-3 years NOK 700
Facilities
- Wheelchair access
- Dog-friendly
- Family-friendly
- Allergy-friendly
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Photos from the tour
- Car or van (up to 8 passengers)
- Very easy
- Vegetarian options
- Accessible for guests with hearing impairments
- Minibus (up to 18 passengers)
- Accessible for guests with reduced mobility
- Morning (05:00–11:59)
- Accessible for guests with visual impairments
- Vegan options
- Child car seat
- 3-5 hours
About Tromsø Accessible Tours
Tromsø Accessible Tours offers accessible experiences, transport and equipment hire in Tromsø, with the aim of making Arctic activities available to more people.
Tromsø Accessible Tours is a social enterprise that designs and organises accessible itineraries and experiences in Tromsø throughout the year. The aim is to make adventure tourism, nature-based activities and sightseeing available to more people.
The experiences include Northern Lights tours, fjord tours, city walks, tours around Tromsøya and mountain trips. On all of their own tours, Tromsø Accessible Tours welcomes wheelchair users and guests with reduced mobility. They are also prepared to guide guests with visual or hearing impairments and to accommodate neurodivergent guests.
Before the tour, information about each guest’s needs is collected and used to plan an experience that is accessible, comfortable and safe.
Tromsø Accessible Tours also provides transport in Tromsø and the surrounding area. The company has two wheelchair-adapted vehicles with a combined capacity of 22 passengers, including four spaces for wheelchair users. Drivers and guides are trained in disability awareness and accessibility, and staff also have training in working with people with visual, hearing and intellectual disabilities.
A range of mobility aids and activity equipment is also available for hire, including manual wheelchairs, mobility scooters, crutches, shower chairs, Wheelblades, patient lifts, off-road wheelchairs, hand bikes and Exoquad.
Phone: +47 939 62 992
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.tromsoaccessibletours.com/en/
Strandvegen 41B , 9007 Tromsø