SURROUNDED BY DRAMATIC SNOW-DUSTED LANDSCAPES turquoise fjords, Tromsø is Norway’s gateway to the Arctic. During winter, it is one of the best destinations in the world to witness the magical Aurora Borealis dancing in the sky, while it hosts several different film and music festivals during the summer months.
TOP THINGS TO SEE & DO
TROMSDALEN CHURCH AKA THE ARCTIC CATHEDRAL: the late Norwegian architect Jan Inge Hovig, eleven aluminium-coated concrete panels on either side of the roof provide the cathedral’s bold form. Because of its brilliant acoustics, many musical events are held here.
HAVE A BEER AT ØLHALLEN: Ølhallen is the oldest pub in Tromsø and serves beer from 72 different taps, including those brewed by Mack – the world’s northernmost brewery.
JUMP ON BOARD TROMSØ’S CABLE CAR: ledge of Storsteinen about 420 metres above sea level. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Tromsø and the surrounding islands, mountains and fjords from the viewing platform.
THE POLAR MUSEUM: Learn all about life in the Arctic, from the history of fox and polar bear trapping to the ground-breaking expeditions of Nansen and Amundsen. Hundreds of artefacts and black-and-white archive photos are on display.
STROLL ALONG STORGATA STREET: The main pedestrian street in Tromsø is packed with restaurants, cafes, pubs and specialty shops.
EXPLORE TROMSØ ON THESE VIKING ITINERARIES
OCEAN IN SEARCH OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS — 13 Days | London to Bergen or v.v.
OCEAN INTO THE MIDNIGHT SUN — 15 Days | Bergen to London or v.v.
OCEAN GREENLAND, ICELAND, NORWAY & BEYOND — 29 Days | Bergen to New York City or v.v.
OCEAN GRAND FJORDS & ICONIC VIKING SHORES — 36 Days | Amsterdam to New York City or v.v.
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