Experience a fresh Arctic summer in Tromsø

Summer in Tromsø brings bright nights, fresh Arctic air and nature experiences close to the city. Here, you can go from café life in the city centre to hiking, kayaking or a quiet evening by the fjord – all in the same day.

The Arctic summer usually arrives in May, but the weather can still be unpredictable, and some years we even get snowfall in June. As the landscape turns greener, both the city and the nature surrounding Tromsø come to life. People gather in parks, at outdoor cafés and by the sea, while others head for the quiet of the mountains. Some even take a refreshing dip in Telegrafbukta.

From late May to late July, the sun never sets in Tromsø. Under the midnight sun, time almost starts to lose its meaning. Go for an evening hike in the mountains, head out on the fjord or enjoy the calm summer nights in the city while the sun still hangs above the horizon.

Throughout the summer, festivals and events take place both in Tromsø and across the region. The city takes on a special summer energy, with people out late into the evening and bright nights that make it easy to stay out just a little longer.