Image of Tromsø city with mountains in the background
Vegard Stien

Relevant information

Find essential details and insights for your stay in the Tromsø region, and how you can be a responsible guest and take safety precautions during your visit. 

Family enjoying the view of Tromsø and Kvaløya
Vegard Stien

Caring for Tromsø

Guidelines for your contribution to a sustainable visit.

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Man looking at the northern lights
Kari Schibevaag

Aurora guidelines

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

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Tromsø bridge and the Arctic Cathedral in winter
Vegard Stien

Driving in the Arctic

Be careful when driving in the Arctic, year round.

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Flying drone
Avinor/Luftfartstilsynet

Drones and photography

Rules and guidelines for drones and photography in Tromsø.

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Humpback whales in winter in Skjervøy
Kari Schibevaag

Whale watching guidelines

Guidelines for safe and sustainable whale watching in our region.

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Tromsø visitor centre and shop in Storgata 83
Trude Ottesen

Tromsø Visitor Centre

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

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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…

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Woman enjoying the midnight sun and view from Kvaløya
Rebecca Skoog

Be responsible

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

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Going for a walk in Telegrafbukta, Tromso
Vegard Stien

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.

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

The “Right to Roam”

Freedom with responsibility in the great outdoors.

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reindeer in nature with Tromsdalstinden in the background
Rebecca Skoog

Take care of the reindeer in the Tromsø region

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

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Landscape seen from top of a local mountain in Tromsø.
Vegard Stien

Winter hiking in Tromsø

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

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friends hiking in the Lyngen Alps
Vegard Stien

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. 

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