29 September 2026
Through Best Arctic, travelers can pre-book winter clothing from Tromsø Outdoor, including warm jackets, trousers and winter boots. This means you can arrange suitable Arctic clothing before traveling and avoid filling your suitcase with bulky winter gear.
Book your winter clothes online before arriving in Tromsø
Whether you are coming to Tromsø to chase the Northern Lights, skiing, search for whales or simply explore the city in winter, dressing correctly can make a big difference to your Arctic experience.
Yes. Winter clothes, boots and others can be rented in Tromsø, and visitors can reserve their clothing online before their trip. This can be especially useful if you are traveling from a warmer country and do not normally own clothing designed for Arctic winter conditions.
Tromsø Outdoor offers winter jackets, trousers, thermal suits, winter boots and accessories. Clothing can be rented as complete packages or as individual items, depending on what you already have. Instead of purchasing clothing you may rarely use again, you can rent what you need for your time in Tromsø and return it afterwards.
Yes – and we recommend arranging your rental in advance, particularly if you already know that you will need Arctic winter clothing.
You can select and reserve your winter clothing online before traveling to Norway via this link. Booking before your trip means this part of your Arctic preparation is already organized before you arrive. It can also make packing considerably easier. Instead of traveling with a suitcase filled with a large winter jacket, insulated trousers and heavy boots, you can bring your personal layers and rent some of the bulkiest winter equipment locally.
Tromsø’s average winter temperature is around -4°C, but that number does not tell the whole story. If you are traveling outside the city for Arctic activities or Northern Lights hunting, we recommend you to prepare for temperatures that can range approximately from -25°C to +5°C.
Wind, snow, rain and the amount of time you spend outdoors also affect how cold you feel. There is a significant difference between walking quickly through Tromsø city centre and standing outside at night waiting for the Northern Lights. This is why proper clothing matters even when the forecast does not initially look extremely cold.
The most important principle is simple: dress in layers. Your first layer should sit close to your skin. Wool, particularly merino wool, is an excellent option for thermal base layers. Next comes an insulating layer, such as wool or fleece, followed by a warm outer layer that protects you from Arctic weather. A typical winter clothing system might look like:
Thermal base layer → warm insulating layer → protective winter outerwear
Do not forget your extremities. Warm winter footwear, wool socks, gloves or mittens, a hat and something to protect your neck are important parts of your winter outfit. You can read more about what to pack to travel to Tromsø and Northern Norway here.
If you already have good thermal underwear and warm mid-layers, you may only need to rent the heavier items. Tromsø Outdoor’s rental selection includes insulated winter jackets and trousers, thermal suits, warm waterproof winter boots, mittens, hats and ice grips, with the possibility of choosing a complete clothing package or individual pieces. That flexibility is useful because not every traveler arrives with the same equipment.
Perhaps you already own an excellent winter jacket but need proper Arctic boots. Or maybe you are traveling from a warm climate and need almost everything. You can check the available winter clothing and reserve what you need online before your trip to Tromsø.
It depends on your lifestyle and future travel plans. If you live somewhere with cold winters or regularly visit ski and winter destinations, investing in quality winter clothing may make sense. But imagine you live in south Europe or warmer countries. Purchasing a heavy winter jacket, insulated trousers and Arctic winter boots for one holiday can become expensive and you then need somewhere to store everything when you return home.
Renting can be a more practical alternative, as it also reduces the amount of bulky equipment you need to transport, which is particularly useful if Tromsø is only one destination on a longer European or Scandinavian trip.
Dress warmly – very warmly. Some northern Lights tours offer winter warm suits already (like our Aurora Safari chase by big bus) but this varies between experiences, and they often involve spending considerable periods outside at night. Your tour may also travel away from coastal Tromsø towards areas where temperatures and weather conditions are different. Always check the “What’s included” section of the specific activity you are booking rather than assuming clothing will be provided.
Unlike hiking or other highly active experiences, Northern Lights hunting can involve standing relatively still while watching and photographing the sky. When you stop moving, you can get cold surprisingly quickly. Thermal base layers, insulating layers, proper winter outerwear, warm boots, wool socks, gloves and a hat can therefore make your Northern Lights experience much more comfortable.
Yes. For dog sledding, you will spend time outdoors while moving through the Arctic landscape and the airflow created while traveling can make conditions feel colder. However, please mind that all Best Arctic dog sledding tours include a winter warm suit as part of the experience, as well as our snowmobile tours.
For whale watching, you may spend several hours traveling through Northern Norwegian waters. Wind and maritime conditions can make warm clothing particularly important. The same principle applies to reindeer experiences, fjord excursions and many other outdoor activities around Tromsø.
Even when additional thermal clothing is supplied for a particular activity, having suitable winter clothes for the rest of your holiday remains useful.
Yes. Your Arctic holiday does not begin when your tour departs. You will probably spend time walking around Tromsø, visiting restaurants and attractions, exploring the harbor, taking photographs or simply getting from your hotel to your activities.
Winter streets and pavements can also be icy. In addition to warm footwear, ice grips or spikes can provide extra traction on slippery surfaces, as a safety winter measure. Having reliable winter clothing therefore gives you more freedom to enjoy the destination outside your scheduled tours.
Renting outerwear does not mean arriving completely unprepared. We recommend bringing your own:
You can then rent the heavier items you are missing, such as insulated outerwear and winter boots. This approach can be particularly convenient for international visitors who want to travel lighter without compromising on warmth once they reach the Arctic.
Winter in Tromsø is part of what makes the destination so special. The cold should not stop you from enjoying them. If you do not own clothing suitable for Arctic conditions, renting winter clothes in Tromsø is an easy alternative to purchasing and transporting an entire winter wardrobe.
Book your winter clothes online before traveling to Tromsø and arrive knowing that the heavier winter gear you need is already arranged. Bring your layers. Prepare for changing Arctic weather. Dress properly. Then spend your time in Tromsø thinking about the experiences – not about how cold you are.
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