Tromsø is located in northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle. With over 75,000 inhabitants, it’s the biggest city in northern Norway and is often referred to as the “Arctic’s capital”. It’s a year-round travel destination thanks to its young, vibrant city center and many cultural events.

🛏️ Where We Stayed in Tromsø (delicious breakfast included!):
https://www.booking.com/hotel/no/grand-nordic.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

Things to do in Tromsø:

7. Walk the harbor and city center
Tromsø’s city center is relatively compact and you can easily walk across it in around 30 minutes. The main pedestrian street (“storgata”) is packed with cafés, restaurants and shops. The harbourside has many cozy wooden houses and is the gateway to the fjords. You can also decide to go on a guided city walk to see the most iconic places.

☑️ Guided city tour of Tromsø: https://worldwildhearts.hopp.to/tromso-guided-tour

6. Visit Tromsø’s churches
The Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø is a true icon of Northern Norway. Another church is located downtown, known as the Tromsø Cathedral.

5. Taste Beer From The North
The Mack Brewery was founded in 1877 and grew to be what is today one of the largest breweries in all of Norway. You can visit its beer shop (Kjeller 5), the pub where you can do beer tasting (Ølhallen), and the Mack microbrewery.

4. Day trip to Kvaløya & Sommarøy
The small fishing islands of Sommarøy are only an hour drive from Tromsø, while Kavaløya can be reached within 15 minutes. When driving through these islands, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the immense mountains, the crystal clear waters, and white sand beaches. There are tons of hiking trails and water activities to enjoy here! Our favorite hike in the Kavaløya area was Brosmetinden.

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3. Visit the museums
Having such unique history and nature, the museums in Tromsø are more than your average galleries. We highly recommend visiting the Polar museum to learn about polar expeditions. Here, you’ll learn about famous polar explorers, such as Roald Amundsen. Another museum we really enjoyed was Polaria, an Arctic experience center where you can see the Northern Lights on screen as well as see bearded seals up close.

2. Day trip to the Lyngen Alps
Another great day trip is to the Lyngen Alps. You can reach the town of Lyngen within about a 2 hour drive from Tromsø. Home to about 140 glaciers, this mountain range is absolutely outstanding. It’s a true magnet for outdoor enthusiasts, with plenty of hiking, climbing, biking, and skiing opportunities.

1. Cable car or hike to Fjellstua
A visit to Tromsø isn’t complete without a beautiful view over the city. You can hike the sherpa steps or ride on the Fjellheisen cable car up to the mountain ledge. The views from the top are truly breathtaking, especially during sunset!

Tromsø winter activities
☑️ Aurora Borealis Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/tromso-l32375/tromso-aurora-borealis-small-group-tour-t323058/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=Tromso_video
☑️ Reindeer sledding & feeding with Sami culture: https://www.getyourguide.com/tromso-l32375/tromso-reindeer-sledding-and-feeding-with-sami-culture-t180764/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=Tromso_video
☑️ Self-drive husky dog sledding adventure: https://www.getyourguide.com/tromso-l32375/tromso-self-driven-husky-dog-sled-daytime-adventure-t193904/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=Tromso_video
☑️ Snowmobile safari in the Lyngen Alps: https://www.getyourguide.com/tromso-l32375/from-tromso-snowmobile-safari-with-warm-meal-and-drinks-t407365/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=Tromso_video

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– Lofoten Islands Road Trip Itinerary: https://youtu.be/SyXvGl0HVXg
– Lofoten Islands: 8 Must-Do Hikes: https://youtu.be/D9Bs0j7j5bU
– Bergen Best Things To Do: https://youtu.be/fRWBOiq77mQ
– Besseggen Hike Overview + Review: https://youtu.be/YDHO5jnAi_I

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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Orchids by Diamonds and Ice
Awaken by Amir Marcus
Love Present by Lux Inspira
Carousel by Marc Robillard

🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:37 Walk The Harbour and City Center
2:33 Visit Tromsø’s Churches
3:05 Taste Beer From The North
3:37 Day Trip To Kvaløya & Sommarøy
4:52 Visit The Museums
6:04 Day Trip To The Lyngen Alps
7:05 Fjellstua Viewpoint Cable Car
8:02 Tromsø Winter Activities

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