Tromsø, Norway

Norway

Tromsø

The Arctic capital of Norway

Tromsø sits deep inside the Arctic Circle among fjords and steep snow peaks. It is a superb aurora base with a dramatic coastline — whale watching in early winter, cable-car views over the island city and Sámi reindeer camps in the valleys behind.

Best time to visit

November to March for the aurora and whales; May to July for the midnight sun.

Getting there

Fly via Helsinki or Oslo, or overland from Finnish Lapland.

Where you stay

Harbour-front hotels in the city, or fjord-side aurora cabins.

Top things to do in Tromsø

Aurora chases into the fjords

Guides drive inland or towards the coast depending on the cloud forecast each night.

Fjellheisen cable car

Six minutes up Storsteinen for the full panorama of island, fjord and peaks.

Whale watching

Orcas and humpbacks follow the herring into the fjords from November to January.

Arctic Cathedral

The white triangular landmark across the bridge from the centre.

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