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Tourist information - Tromso
With its 60,000 inhabitants, Tromso is the main city in North Norway. Because of its special atmosphere and its lively contact with the outside world, this arctic city has been named the Paris of the North. The city centre is characterised by unusual old wooden houses and lively street life.
It is easy to be charmed by this university city and its inhabitants, who are both warm and direct with a coarse sense of humour. The majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks that surround the city, the Midnight Sun in the summertime and the Northern Lights in the winter months, make dramatic impressions on the senses. From Tromso you can take trips into the arctic fjord landscape, to the open sea on the one side of the city, or to the wilderness and arctic mountain landscape on the other. From here you can also take longer excursions to Svalbard and the North Cape.
Make sure to visit the Arctic Cathedral, which symbolises northern Norwegian heritage and culture. Its stained-glass windows are among the largest in Europe. The Tromso Museum displays good insight into the Sami culture, while the Polar Museum shows activities related to arctic hunting, fishing, and research. The new experience centre Polaria presents nature, environment and environmental problems in the arctic region in an exciting way.
You can also take a cablecar 420 meters above the sea, where you can enjoy a nice meal at the restaurant and delight in the view of Tromso and all the islands, sounds, and mountains that surround the city.
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