TROMSØ – YOUR ARCTIC GATEWAY

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.

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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 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.

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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.