Tromsø - the gateway to your Arctic adventures

Visit Tromsø, Norway, the capital of the Arctic

Welcome to Tromsø, 350 km above the Arctic Circle! This beautiful and dynamic city is the perfect starting point for your Arctic travels: there are so many things to do! This is also where two magical natural phenomena occur: the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun.

Tromsø - the Arctic Capital

Tromsø is known as the Arctic Capital due to its size, rich history and location. Tromsø is indeed the biggest city in Northern Norway and the third largest city north of the Arctic Circle anywhere in the world! Getting to Tromsø is easy thanks to its international airport (located 15 minutes from the city centre) and its port welcoming the Hurtigruten.

It’s also easy to travel from Tromsø to other destinations in Northern Norway like Lofoten, Senja, the Lyngenfjord region or North Cape. Even though Tromsø lies just below 70° north, it’s not as cold as you may think! The average temperature in winter is between 1°C and -3°C, making it even more enjoyable!

Tromsø - A year-round adventure destination

Snowy Winter Tromsø

Tromsø is a lovely city nestled among beautiful mountains, fjords and islands. There are endless activities to do in the wonderful Arctic nature easily accessible from the city. In winter, popular tours include dog sledding, snowmobiling, whale watching, reindeer feeding and sledding, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing – all tours including return transportation from Tromsø city centre.

Tromsø during Summertime

The summer season is the time to enjoy being on the water: you can go kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding or join a fjord cruise around Tromsø.

If you are wondering how many days you should stay in Tromsø, there is so much to do that you can easily stay at least five days! You will find good accommodation (hotels, holiday homes, apartments…) in or close to the city centre.

Take the Airport Express bus between Tromsø Airport and the city center

If you are traveling to Tromsø, we recommend you take the Airport Express bus to move between the city center and Tromsø Airport. This big red bus can be found right outside the airport, in the domestic arrival area.

It stops at several points in the city center where you can just
walk 1 or 2 minutes to your hotel(the journey takes around 15
minutes), including Moxy Hotel. We have child seats and wheelchair access, and we offer student, child, and senior fares.

Northern Light tours in Tromsø

With over 17 years of experience, we offer several northern light tours for all kind of tastes: Try our Aurora Safari Minibus for a flexible, dynamic northern lights chase with a small group (maximum 14 people) on a minibus. If you prefer comfort, join our Aurora Safari Camps, where we drive you to one of our private camps, on a comfortable bus – you will have warm shelters to warm up while you wait for the northern lights to show up and also toilets. You can also book a Private Aurora Safari tour with your group of friends of family, including a professional English speaking-guide.

Dog Sledding tours in Tromsø

One of the most popular activities once in Tromsø, among tourists, dog sledding is a funny, exciting activity you should try. We have dog sledding tours available for you in two different locations, both including transport from Tromsø: Breivikeidet, with the beautiful landscape of the Lyngen Alps – go on a Tromsø Husky Safari tour during the morning, or sleep a little more and start your tour at 11:30 am with our Tromsø Husky Safari – afternoon tour. If you prefer to go a bit further, we also offer dog sledding tour on the Tamok Valley area, with our Husky Safari Tamokdalen tour. Both locations are beautiful, recommended and both include transportation, lunch, professional and experienced guide and both have dressing rooms, warm winter suits and warm boots and toilets available.

Snowmobile tours in Tromsø

A very exciting activity, you will enjoy it much more than you expect! Located on the Lyngen Alps area, our Lyngen Snowmobile Safari will bring you from Tromsø by bus, all the way up until the ferry in Svensby, where you will have to cross a fjord on this ferry in order to finally arrive to you destination for this tour. The snowmobile is very easy to drive, two people will sit on a snowmobile and swap places along the way. The landscapes are beautiful and we will stop at several locations for a break and to take photos. Lunch is included, as well as warm winter suits, warm boots, and helmet.

Sightseeing tours in Tromsø

Either by minibus, van or even by boat, the options are many in Tromsø if you are interested in some sightseeing tour to check the city and its surroundings. We recommend you our Fjord Tour – a minibus tour that takes you around the coastal area, all the way to Sommarøy, the “timeless island”. This tour includes some local tastings and several stops to stunning photography locations.

Tromsø - The Land of the Northern Lights and Midnight Sun

Owing to its geographical position above the Arctic Circle and inside the aurora oval, Tromsø is one of the best places in Norway and the world to see the aurora borealis. To increase your chances of seeing this natural phenomenon, you can chase the Northern Lights on a guided tour. The best time to see the Northern Lights in Tromsø is from September to early April.

Travelling to Tromsø in summer can be just as magical since it’s Midnight Sun season from mid-May to late July. As the sun never sets below the horizon, there is light 24/7! You will be mesmerized by the unique golden colours, especially around 1am when the sun is at its lowest skimming the surface of the sea.

ACCOMMODATION IN TROMSØ

NOK 4500/ 2 pp

Enter Amalie Hotel

Our quiet yet central location in Tromsø city centre provides guests with easy access to most of the city’s shops, restaurants and attractions. Amalie Hotel currently has 48 well-equipped rooms, all of which feature cable TV, coffee and tea making facilities, trouser press with iron, hairdryer, and minibar. There is wireless internet throughout the property, as well as a guest PC in the reception area.

NOK 4000/ 2 pp

Enter City Hotel

Enter City Hotel in Tromsø is an apartment hotel offering 46 well-appointed and comfortable rooms and apartments varying in size from 14.5 to 52 m². All rooms feature private bathroom and well-equipped kitchen. The larger rooms and apartments have a separate lounge area with sofa and dining area. There is gym for use at the hotel.

NOK 7000/ 2 pp

Enter Tromsø Apartments

Live like an urban Tromsøværing (local) within easy walking distance of everything the city has to offer. The townhouses are unique older wooden buildings offering separate entrances to all the apartments. The apartments have been fully restored and maintain a high standard. Each apartment is different and offers its own charm. The furnished apartments are equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable and comfortable stay in Tromsø. In the weekends people under 25 can only check in with family.

Tromsø, a lively city full of culture and Arctic cuisine

You will also love Tromsø’s foodie and cultural scene. The charming city centre has a lot of tasty restaurants and cafes serving traditional Norwegian food. Are you wondering what to eat? Why not try cod, reindeer stew or even a whale steak!

In Tromsø, you will find interesting museums, cool art galleries and cultural events all year round like the Tromsø International Film Festival (January), the Bukta Tromsø Open Air Festival (July) and Rakettnatt Music and Arts Festival (August). If you like music, don’t forget to attend a Midnight Sun concert at the Arctic Cathedral, the city’s landmark.

We can show you where to eat, what to do and what to see in Tromsø.

You will find many tasty restaurants and cafes serving traditional Norwegian food (everything from waffles and sausages to Arctic cod and reindeer meat)

A wide range of souvenir shops can also be found around the city center, for you to find something nice to take home as a special reminder of your time in Tromsø.

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Tromsø - the gateway to your Arctic adventures

Visit Tromsø, Norway, the capital of the Arctic

Welcome to Tromsø, 350 km above the Arctic Circle! This beautiful and dynamic city is the perfect starting point for your Arctic travels: there are so many things to do! This is also where two magical natural phenomena occur: the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun.

Tromsø - the Arctic Capital

Tromsø - the Arctic Capital