Guidebook for Tromsø
Sightseeing
Great view over Tromsø. The New Year Eve Firework is magnificent. On the hill side you can see the numbering of the past year and it shifts to the new year after midnight.
244 locals recommend
Tromsø Cable Car
12 SollivegenGreat view over Tromsø. The New Year Eve Firework is magnificent. On the hill side you can see the numbering of the past year and it shifts to the new year after midnight.
Sommarøy - an island for all seasons just an hour by car from Tromsø. With beaches reminiscent of the Riviera, fantastic views and vibrant fishing villages.
56 locals recommend
Sommarøy
Sommarøy - an island for all seasons just an hour by car from Tromsø. With beaches reminiscent of the Riviera, fantastic views and vibrant fishing villages.
Vakre Senja med hav, fjell, strender og havørn.
Beautiful island. Sea, mountains, beaches and white-tailed eagle.
26 locals recommend
Senja
Vakre Senja med hav, fjell, strender og havørn.
Beautiful island. Sea, mountains, beaches and white-tailed eagle.
Tromsdalen Church, also known as The Arctic Cathedral was dedicated in 1965.
Architect Hovig succeeded in creating a masterpiece. The fantastic glass mosaic on the eastern side was added in 1972.
160 locals recommend
Arctic Cathedral
41 Hans Nilsens veiTromsdalen Church, also known as The Arctic Cathedral was dedicated in 1965.
Architect Hovig succeeded in creating a masterpiece. The fantastic glass mosaic on the eastern side was added in 1972.
A drive to the fjords of Kvaløya, Norway's fifth largest island, would give you a great sightseeing tour in any weather condition.
11 locals recommend
Kvaløya
A drive to the fjords of Kvaløya, Norway's fifth largest island, would give you a great sightseeing tour in any weather condition.
Norfishinfo - Tourism - adventure. Boatrip with Northern lights, whales and fishing in the winter. Midnight sun and fishing in the summer. My friend Rolf may offer reduced prices for my guests. See more at www.norfishinfo.com.
Balsfjordvinden
BalsfjordvindenNorfishinfo - Tourism - adventure. Boatrip with Northern lights, whales and fishing in the winter. Midnight sun and fishing in the summer. My friend Rolf may offer reduced prices for my guests. See more at www.norfishinfo.com.
Northern Lights Safari
57 ÅsvegenNorthern lights and Fjord Tours, highly recommended!
Entertainment & Activities
Polaria has an Arctic aquarium, seals, interesting knowledge-based exhibits, a panoramic cinema, and a gift and souvenir shop.
254 locals recommend
Polaria
Polaria has an Arctic aquarium, seals, interesting knowledge-based exhibits, a panoramic cinema, and a gift and souvenir shop.
Winter and summer races in Midnight Sun or in Polar Nights.
Midnight Sun Marathon June 21st 2014. Polar Night Halfmarathon January 3th 2015
Foundation Midnight Sun Marathon
34 Arthur Arntzens VegWinter and summer races in Midnight Sun or in Polar Nights.
Midnight Sun Marathon June 21st 2014. Polar Night Halfmarathon January 3th 2015
Walking distance from apt. Three lifts - The childrens's tow (500 m), the "Paralell" (1100 m) and the "Express" (1600 m) and four slopes.
39 locals recommend
Tromsø Alpinpark
129 JadevegenWalking distance from apt. Three lifts - The childrens's tow (500 m), the "Paralell" (1100 m) and the "Express" (1600 m) and four slopes.
If you want something to do inside on a rainy day, swimming might be a good alternative.
8 locals recommend
Alfheim svømmehall
23 AlfheimvegenIf you want something to do inside on a rainy day, swimming might be a good alternative.
25 minutes from Tromsø city and 15 minutes from Tromsø airport you can experience the North Norwegian nature as its best! Dogsledding in winter.
116 locals recommend
Tromso Wilderness Center - Dog sledding
601 Straumsvegen25 minutes from Tromsø city and 15 minutes from Tromsø airport you can experience the North Norwegian nature as its best! Dogsledding in winter.
Great view towards Tromsoe. Start in Finnvikdalen. The trip will normally take approximately 2-2,5 hours one way.
Kjølen
Great view towards Tromsoe. Start in Finnvikdalen. The trip will normally take approximately 2-2,5 hours one way.
Polar Zoo with moose, bear, reindeer, lynx, wolves and more. The drive is approximately 2,5 hours from my apartment.
59 locals recommend
Polar Park
319 BonesveienPolar Zoo with moose, bear, reindeer, lynx, wolves and more. The drive is approximately 2,5 hours from my apartment.
Skadi Adventures AS
4 Midtre SolligårdenGreat adventures and cosy by the fireplace.
Food Scene
Delicious coffee and tea drinks and all sorts of tempting cakes and cookies. Nice and friendly people. Really worth a visit. Also a shop.
86 locals recommend
Bryggejentene
55 ErsfjordvegenDelicious coffee and tea drinks and all sorts of tempting cakes and cookies. Nice and friendly people. Really worth a visit. Also a shop.
Fiskekompaniet
Killengreens gateGreat sea food place.
Biffhuset Skarven
1 StrandtorgetWhere people meet and eat.
Suvi
48 GrønnegataMy favorite sushi restaurant
Hildr Gastro Bar
11 SkippergataReal good food and there are also a small bar.
Arts & Culture
The centre has exhibitions with themes that focus on arctic conditions; northern lights. The all-dome planetarium theater has shows every day, with spectacular films of aurora, technology and biology.
38 locals recommend
Northern Norwegian Science Center
17 Hansine Hansens vegThe centre has exhibitions with themes that focus on arctic conditions; northern lights. The all-dome planetarium theater has shows every day, with spectacular films of aurora, technology and biology.
Shopping
Tromsøs largest shopping center. A total of 65.000 square meters of shops, restaurants and more. 140 shops.
205 locals recommend
Jekta Storsenter
12 KarlsøyvegenTromsøs largest shopping center. A total of 65.000 square meters of shops, restaurants and more. 140 shops.
Closest shopping mall. With "Vinmonopolet" - where you can buy alcohol like beer and wine.
16 locals recommend
Kid Amfi Pyramiden
47 SolstrandvegenClosest shopping mall. With "Vinmonopolet" - where you can buy alcohol like beer and wine.
Storgata
StorgataTromsøs main street with shops and places to eat or drink.
Everything Else
Flott rekreasjonsområde med kafe 30 km fra Tromsø sentrum på Kvaløya. Great recreation area 30 km from Tromsø city. Cafe.
17 locals recommend
Hella
Flott rekreasjonsområde med kafe 30 km fra Tromsø sentrum på Kvaløya. Great recreation area 30 km from Tromsø city. Cafe.
University of Tromsø
18 Hansine Hansens vegUiT Norges arktiske universitet.
Er du interessert i arktiske planter? Da er dette stedet for deg!! Koselig kafe som har åpent om sommeren.
Are you interested in arctic plants? Then this is the place for you! Cosy cafe in the summer
59 locals recommend
Tromso Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden
Er du interessert i arktiske planter? Da er dette stedet for deg!! Koselig kafe som har åpent om sommeren.
Are you interested in arctic plants? Then this is the place for you! Cosy cafe in the summer
Tromsø Airport
31 FlyplassvegenEssentials
Eurospar
TomasjordnesNice store.
Coop Prix Kroken
5 Anton Borchs vegClosest groceries store.
REMA 1000 Tromsdalen
47 SolstrandvegenREMA 1000 Tomasjord
120 Evjenvegen