Tromsø is pure summer joy!

Think 24/7 daylight, high energy, Arctic adventures – and stunning “Caribbean” beaches with extra-refreshing water. With the Midnight Sun never dipping below the horizon, you can paddle, hike, and festival your way through the night. The city is buzzing with life, and there’s always something happening – no matter when you wake up.

Here are 7 summer experiences you don’t want to miss:

Be an active explorer

Midnight hiking in short sleeves? Yes, please.
Tromsø gives you the freedom to stay outdoors all night – on foot, by bike or in a kayak. Take the cable car up to Fjellheisen and continue to Fløya, try stand-up paddling in the harbour, or head for a mountaintop hike in the glow of the Midnight Sun. Go at your own pace – the light never fades.

Dive into local culture

Jazz in courtyards, rock by the sea and art in every corner. Tromsø is brimming with creativity in the summer.
Feel the sand between your toes at the Bukta Festival, visit one of the city’s many museums, join a guided city walk, and dig into local food at outdoor cafés. With the Tromsø Pass, you get access to the city’s coolest cultural spots.

Get to know Sápmi – for real

Feed reindeer, share a meal in a lavvu (Sámi tent), and listen to stories about Sámi life, beliefs and traditions – told by the people who live them. This is not a show, but living, proud culture, shared with warmth, insight and authenticity.

Discover your wagging dose of happiness

Think huskies take the summer off? Not a chance – they’re ready for action all year.
Visit a husky farm, go hiking with four-legged companions, and get a glimpse of daily life at a dog yard with over a hundred personalities bursting with energy. Full speed, max cuddles, and guaranteed new best friends.

Experience the fjords – by land and sea

Ready for salty spray and wind in your hair? Jump on a RIB adventure between islands, islets and towering peaks plunging into the sea. If you prefer calmer waters, enjoy a dinner cruise with local food and golden Midnight Sun as your backdrop.

The fjords can surprise you: feel the adrenaline on a wild Banana Ride, float weightlessly with Arctic Floating, or go for a classic experience with deep-sea fishing and feel the pull of Arctic cod or pollock.

You can also experience the fjords from land. Join a fjord safari and discover hidden gems you’d never find on your own – with reindeer grazing by the roadside, sea eagles soaring overhead, and colourful wooden houses, some still lived in, others standing silent as echoes of the past.

Go adventuring beyond the city

Tromsø is just the beginning.
Rent a car or join a guided tour and head out to explore majestic Kvaløya, Senja, Lyngen – and beyond. Narrow roads, dramatic peaks, white beaches and charming villages are waiting to be discovered. Northern Norway is at its most breathtaking in summer.

Or just enjoy the Midnight Sun…

Night comes, but the light stays.
There’s something magical about this time of year – when the concept of time disappears and anything feels possible. The Midnight Sun gives you a boost of energy you didn’t know you had. Go hiking, fire up the barbecue, jump in the sea, dance – or simply sip a cold beer and people-watch from a pavement café at 2am.

Anything can happen, at any time. No clocks, no limits. Just light.

Tromsø is the perfect setting for it all. This city wears the Midnight Sun like few others.