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Fishing at Hella, Norway - Photo: Tromsø Villmarkssenter (c) Visit Tromsø-Region
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Fishing at Hella, Norway Photo: Tromsø Villmarkssenter (c) Visit Tromsø-Region

What to do in Tromsø

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

Tromsø's two-month-long summer and never ending days provide you with all the time in the world to explore the beautiful landscape around the city and experience all kinds of summer activities.

Hiking

The gentler coastal mountains around Tromsø offer safe and easy walks with fantastic panoramas of the open sea. The Lyngen Alps rising 1,800 metres above the fjord, are altogether more challenging. Guided mountain hikes as well as glacier walks are available, but you can also hike on your own, as there is a mountain for every level of fitness around Tromsø..

Kayaking and canoeing

Go sea kayaking and canoeing, either on your own or join a guided tour.

Whale safaris

Male sperm whales spend their summer holidays at the edge of the continental shelf off Tromsø, and can be seen on daily on whale safaris.

Fishing

Fishing in the teeming sea outside Tromsø or in the lakes and rivers is extremely popular.

Golf

Playing golf under the midnight sun is in itself a distinctive hole-on-one. This 18-hole golf course, the world's northernmost, enjoys a fantastic panorama towards the Lyngen Alps.   

Year-round culture

Tromsø’s cultural scene offers quality, professionalism and ambition.

The city's professional theatre, Hålogaland Theatre, plays in the musical language of the north. The symphony orchestra plays high quality music and is not afraid to perform outside the concert halls.

The Art Museum of Northern Norway and the Tromsø Gallery of Contemporary Art display art inspired by the light and shapes of Northern Norway

Numerous festivals enlighten long winter nights, such as Barents JazzTromsø International Film Festival and the Northern Lights Festival.

The Norwegian Reindeer Racing Championship uses Tromsø's main street as a racecourse.

The summer festivals take place outdoors, such as Bukta Tromsø Open Air Festival  and Døgnvill, which draws the latest names in Norwegian and international rock and pop.

The Midnight Sun Marathon attracts the city's fittest visitors who get a unique run in the light summer night.

Last updated:  2012-06-06
Sea rafting in Tromsø, Norway - Photo: John-Steve Linløkken
Sea rafting in Tromsø, Norway

Interest:  Canoeing & Kayaking, Fishing, Hiking, Golf, Wildlife safari, Arctic Norway

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Fishing at Hella, Norway - Photo: Tromsø Villmarkssenter (c) Visit Tromsø-Region

What to do in Tromsø

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

What to do in Tromsø

Source: Visitnorway

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.

What to do in Troms

Nature plays an important role in many of the activities which are on offer in Troms.

Winter activities in Troms

Winters in Troms feature blue light, northern lights and white snow.

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.

About Tromsø

Tourist information in Tromsø

Tromsø Tourist Information Office is located in the city center, within walking distance of buses, ferries, Hurtigruten and most city hotels.

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.

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.

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