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Midnight sun over Tromsø, Norway Photo: Bård Løken
The capital of the Arctic is a lively, humorous and beautiful city packed with culture and history, and surrounded by mountains, fjords and islands. Photo: Bård Løken
The spectacular landscapes around Tromsø are perfect for outdoor activities, combine them with Tromsø’s vibrant cultural scene. Photo: Bård Løken
The stunning scenery around Tromsø is easy to discover by car. There is something new around every corner. Pick up a map at the tourist information. Photo: Viggo Jørn Dale
Taste fresh fish from cold seas, reindeer from untouched mountains and products from Arctic farms. Photo: Bård Løken
The world’s northernmost university city, 350 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, is a lively place, surrounded by fjords and mountains. Photo: Bård Løken
Tromsø’s numerous sights offer history, daring architecture, wildlife, science, culture and impressive vistas. Photo: Bård Løken
The city of Tromsø offers first-class and budget accommodation. If you are looking for character and charm - head out of town. Photo: visittromso.no
No location north of the Arctic Circle is as easy to reach as Tromsø. The city is also the best place to start your exploration of Northern Norway. Photo: Bård Løken
In winter, expect moderate temperatures, loads of snow, skies lit up by the northern lights and a hectic cultural scene. Photo: Bård Løken
An ancient trading centre in a multicultural area, Tromsø turns shopping into a good time and offers some unique buys. Photo: Bård Løken
Tromsø Tourist Information Office is the most visited tourist information in Northern Norway. Photo: Jon-Terje Eiterå

Tromsø

The capital of the Arctic is a lively, humorous and beautiful city packed with culture and history, and surrounded by mountains, fjords and islands.

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Midnight sun over Tromsø, Norway - Photo: Bård Løken

Tromsø

The capital of the Arctic is a lively, humorous and beautiful city packed with culture and history, and surrounded by mountains, fjords and islands.

Tromsø

Source: Visitnorway

Explore Tromsø

Attractions in Tromsø

Tromsø’s numerous sights offer history, daring architecture, wildlife, science, culture and impressive vistas.

Where to stay in Tromsø

The city of Tromsø offers first-class and budget accommodation. If you are looking for character and charm - head out of town.

Getting to Tromsø and around

No location north of the Arctic Circle is as easy to reach as Tromsø. The city is also the best place to start your exploration of Northern Norway.

Tour suggestions in Tromsø

The stunning scenery around Tromsø is easy to discover by car. There is something new around every corner. Pick up a map at the tourist information.

What to do in Tromsø

The spectacular landscapes around Tromsø are perfect for outdoor activities, combine them with Tromsø’s vibrant cultural scene.

Shopping in Tromsø

An ancient trading centre in a multicultural area, Tromsø makes shopping into a good time and offers some unique buys.

Eating in Tromsø

Taste fresh fish from cold seas, reindeer from untouched mountains and products from Arctic farms.

Winter in Tromsø

In winter, expect moderate temperatures, loads of snow, skies lit up by the northern lights and a hectic cultural scene.

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Key facts about Troms

Archipelagos, fjords and mountains create the frame for the county of Troms with added colour from the midnight sun and northern lights.

Tourist information in Troms

Troms Reiseliv runs a year-round tourist information office for Troms County.

Tourist information in Tromsø

The Tromsø Tourist Information Office is the most visited tourist information in Northern Norway, and is knowledgeable and helpful all year round.

Key facts about Tromsø

The world’s northernmost university city, 350 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, is a lively place, surrounded by fjords and mountains.

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