Dog Sledding Adventure
Outside city 4 hrs
Maneuver a sled pulled by huskies through pristine snowy landscapes.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Subarctic
Languages
Norwegian and English
Local currency
NOK
(NOK)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
4–7 days
Cost level
5 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
City Center
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Not expected, rounding up appreciated
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
75 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Reindeer stew
Stockfish
Cloudberry dessert
King crab
When to visit Tromsø
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February
Busiest: Dec-Mar, Jun-Aug
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Jan85
Cold, snowy, dark
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Feb90
Cold, snowy, dark
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Mar80
Cold, snowy, brighter
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Apr60
Melting snow, cool
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May50
Spring, mild, greening
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Jun75
Midnight Sun, mild
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Jul80
Midnight Sun, mild
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Aug70
Late summer, cool
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Sept65
Autumn, first lights
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Oct70
Cool, rain/snow, lights
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Nov75
Cold, snow, dark
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Dec85
Cold, snowy, dark
Things to do in Tromsø
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 7 of 7 places ·
Best in the morning
1 place
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Fjord Cruise
City Center 3 hrs
Sail through stunning fjords, spotting wildlife and enjoying the serene Arctic scenery.
Best in the evening
1 place
Northern Lights Hunt
Outside city 5 hrs
Chase the elusive Aurora Borealis across the Arctic sky.
Any time of day
4 places
Fjellheisen Cable Car
Tromsdalen 2 hrs
Ascend Storsteinen mountain for panoramic views of Tromsø and surrounding islands.
Arctic Cathedral
Tromsdalen 1 hr
Admire the iconic modern architecture and stained glass of Tromsø's landmark church.
Polaria
City Center 2 hrs
Explore Arctic wildlife, climate research, and watch bearded seals play.
Tromsø Museum
South Tromsøya 2 hrs
Delve into the natural and cultural history of Northern Norway and the Sami people.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Tromsø
Straight-line distance from the centre of Tromsø.
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