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Woman dancing in the snow with Christmas lights

Vegard Stien

Welcome to the Arctic

Citybreak or nature break? Why choose when you can have both? Experience city life and raw surroundings. Witness northern lights in autumn and winter, and endless summer days. On this site, you will find helpful information and inspiration in addition to book activities and accommodation.

Tromsø bridge and the Arctic Cathedral in winter

Driving in the Arctic

Be careful when driving in the Arctic, year round.

Northern lights above Tromso in Northern Norway

Northern lights in Tromsø

The mesmerizing northern lights are reason-to-go for many. Learn more and find Aurora tours here…

Tide bus driving across the Tromsø bridge

Getting around in Tromsø and the region

Find out how to get around in our city and the region around Tromsø.

Orca spyhopping in Skjervøy

Kari Schibevaag

Whale watching

Experience the whales in their natural habitat in the Tromsø region from November to January.

Season
November - January

Sami Experience with reindeer © Vegard Stien

Sami experiences

Learn about Sami culture and traditions, including joik and reindeer husbandry.

Season
Winter

Tromsø passes and city map

Tromsø pass

Experience the city with a Tromsø pass! Get access to museums, attractions and buses.

Relevant information

Essential details and insights for your stay in the Tromsø region.

Family enjoying the view of Tromsø and Kvaløya

Caring for Tromsø

Guidelines for your contribution to a sustainable visit.

Man looking at the northern lights

Kari Schibevaag

Aurora guidelines

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

Tromsø bridge and the Arctic Cathedral in winter

Driving in the Arctic

Be careful when driving in the Arctic, year round.

Flying drone

Avinor/Luftfartstilsynet

Drones and photography

Rules and guidelines for drones and photography in Tromsø.

Humpback whales in winter in Skjervøy

Kari Schibevaag

Whale watching guidelines

Guidelines for safe and sustainable whale watching in our region.

Tromsø visitor centre and shop in Storgata 83

Tromsø Visitor Centre

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

In-water activities with whale Tromso region

Kari Schibevaag

In-water activities with whales

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

Woman enjoying the midnight sun and view from Kvaløya

Be responsible

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

Going for a walk in Telegrafbukta, Tromso

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.

Person enjoying the view from a mountain top in the Tromso region

The “Right to Roam”

Freedom with responsibility in the great outdoors.

reindeer in nature with Tromsdalstinden in the background

Take care of the reindeer in the Tromsø region

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

Landscape seen from top of a local mountain in Tromsø.

Winter hiking in Tromsø

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

A tale fin of a whale diving in the Tromso region

Babang / Best Arctic

About Rødne Fjord Cruise

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Whale safari from modern boat

Save your spot for this winter’s memorable Whale Safari with our modern and comfortable boat. Experienced guides share fascinating details about humpbacks, orcas and porpoises in their natural habitat!

Seasons

In Tromsø, there are significant contrasts between the Arctic seasons, and each season has completely unique characteristics.

Girl walking in winter sunset with a Tromsø view

Winter

Season
November - April

Summer in Telegrafbukta in Tromsø

Summer

Season
Late May - August

Autumn in Tromsø

Autumn

Season
Late August – October

Gazing at the northern lights above Tromsø

Martin Andersen - Nordnorsk Reiseliv

Northern lights

Season
September - early April

Midnight sun above Tromsø

Gunnar Magne Berg

Midnight sun

Season
Late May - late July

The seal Bella at Polaria in Tromsø

Polaria

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Polaria

Polaria is the perfect place to experience and understand life in the Arctic. Here you will get a close encounter with seals and other species found in the region. Join in on our daily training and feeding sessions of the seals, experience our Panoramic Theatre, and learn more about climate change and challenges in our exhibitions.

See & Do

Tromsø offers a wide range of activities and experiences all year round. There is always something to do, so let the adventure begin here.

Crystal lavvu under the Northern Lights

Green Gold of Norway

Adventure accommodation

Season
Year round

bear cub on a birch in the wild

Harald Mathisen

Arctic wildlife

Season
Year round

The Tromsø bridge and the Arctic Cathedral

Attractions

Explore and have fun

Boat tour in Tromsø in winter

Boat tours

Season
Year round

Reindeer sled race in the main street of Tromsø

Culture and events

What's on

summer cycling tour in Tromso

Cycling

Season
Year round

Dog sledding in winter landscape

Dog sledding

Season
Autumn and winter

Woman fishing on a boat

Fishing

Season
Year round

Fjord excursion from Tromsø with RIB seen from a bird's perspective

Fjord excursions

Season
Year round

friends hiking in the Lyngen Alps

Hiking

Season
Summer and autumn

Orca spyhopping in Skjervøy

Kari Schibevaag

Whale watching

Season
November - January

Kayaking

Kayaking

Season
Year round

Midnight sun above Tromsø

Gunnar Magne Berg

Midnight sun

Season
Late May - late July

Gazing at the northern lights above Tromsø

Martin Andersen - Nordnorsk Reiseliv

Northern lights

Season
September - early April

Sami Experience with reindeer © Vegard Stien

Sami experiences

Season
Winter

Shopping in Tromsø

Martin Andersen - Nordnorsk Reiseliv

Shopping

Treasure hunting

City sightseeing

Sightseeing and guided tours

Season
Year round

Ski touring in Tromsø, Northern Norway

Ski touring

Season
January - May

Ski- and snowshoeing

Ski- and snowshoeing

Season
Winter (until May)

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling

Season
Winter

Eat & Drink

Tromsø has an exciting food and drink scene. Check out our lists of restaurants, cafes, and bars, and find your next destination.

Girl enjoying a coffee at a café in Tromsø

Cafés

Cozyness

people relaxing in a night bar

Nightlife

The nightlife city

Chef pouring sauce for a scallop meal

Tord Karlsen - Nordnorsk Reiseliv

Restaurants

Culinary delights

Places to stay

Sleep in one of the region's hotels or live like the locals by renting an apartment or cottage, either in the city or in the region.

View to Clarion Hotel the Edge on Tromsø

Hotels and guesthouses

The grand town

room or apartment in Tromsø

Gøran Mikkelsen

Rooms and apartments

Rooms with personality

Holiday homes and cabins

Holiday homes and cabins

Cosy retreats

Northern light in crystal Lavvo

Green Gold of Norway

Adventure and accommodation

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