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Tromsø is ideal for seeing the northern lights and has a modern mix of outdoor activities, a vibrant nightlife, and places to eat local food.
In this modern city in the Arctic, nature and culture go hand in hand. Tromsø has many activities on offer, from an aquarium and several quality museums to the world’s northernmost botanical garden. The city is also a popular place to observe the majestic phenomenon of the northern light.
If you want a cultural holiday, Tromsø hosts the Tromsø International Film Festival and the Northern Light Festival, both of which attract visitors from all over the world. At Northern Norway Art Museum you can explore art and crafts with ties to Northern Norway from the 1800s up until today.
For the outdoor enthusiasts, Tromsø city centre is conveniently located just around the corner from seemingly untouched wilderness, which offers many opportunities for activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, dog sledding and whale safaris.
Tromsø is in the process of being certified as a Sustainable Destination, a seal of approval given to destinations that work systematically to reduce the negative impact of tourism. In addition to providing visitors with enjoyable experiences, Tromsø wishes to preserve the local nature, culture and environment, strengthen social values, and be economically viable. The municipality and the travel industry cooperate closely to assure that the destination is a great place both to live in and to visit.
Run under the midnight sun or admire the wonderful northern light. Go whale spotting or dog sledding, try your hand at sea fishing in the kingdom of the big fish, and play a round of golf on the world’s northernmost course.
Tromsø offers accommodation for most budgets, from good hotels and apartments in the city to charming cottages out of town.
In between Tromsø’s numerous activity offers, local Arctic food gives new strength through fresh meals prepared by skilled chefs like Espen Ramnestedt.
Take part in the downtown, alternative scene in our biggest city north of the Arctic Circle.
Discover the city of Tromsø and its Arctic history, culture and cuisine. With 170 activities on offer, you are sure to find one that suits you.
No location north of the Arctic Circle is as easy to reach as Tromsø, which makes the city an ideal starting point from where to explore the rest of Northern Norway. Get in-depth travel information at Tromsø’s official website.
There is no need to wait until you’re here to find out what you’d like to do.
Northern Norway is by far the largest and most sparsely populated part of mainland Norway and stretches from Helgeland in the south to mainland Europe’s northernmost point near the North Cape.
Experiencing the unbelievable colours flashing across the Arctic sky is on many travellers’ bucket list. Few places on earth offer more ways to witness the aurora borealis than Norway.
Go kayaking and hiking in the midnight sun, or skiing and dog sledding under the northern lights. Or simply kick back and enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery Norway has to offer.
The Lyngenfjord and the Lyngsalpene mountain range form an Arctic area of exotic and family-friendly outdoor activities based on pure fun and sustainability.
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