Is the Arctic University Museum of Norway (Norges Arktiske Universitetsmuseum) on your travel itinerary for Tromsø? Also known as the Tromsø Museum, this popular landmark is a must if you’re interested in local history and the Sámi. Quick Tromsø Travel Guide If you’re traveling to Tromsø last minute, be sure you have hotels and tours…
Tromsø has quite a few interesting museums for a city of a relatively small size (by ‘outside of Norway’ standards). In this guide, I will discuss how to visit the Troll Museum in Tromsø, including ticket prices, opening hours, and who I think would enjoy going to it. Quick Tromsø Travel Guide If you’re traveling…
For its fairly small size, Tromsø has a lot of excellent museums. And, while I love them all, my favorite one will forever be the Polar Museum in Tromsø (Polarmuseet in Norwegian). Quick Tromsø Travel Guide If you’re traveling to Tromsø last minute, be sure you have hotels and tours booked ahead of time. Below…
If you are looking for a unique museum to visit in Tromsø, look no further than the Perspektivet Museum (Perspectives Museum). This quirky, one-of-a-kind museum is a fantastic stop on any Tromsø itinerary. In this guide, I will discuss what the Perspektivet Museum in Tromsø is, including how to visit, ticket prices, and more! Quick…
Floating in the middle of Tromsø harbor, you will find the well-known Pust Sauna. Built in 2020, Pust Sauna is made up of three different saunas: the Original Sauna, the more intimate Quiet Sauna, and the Lavvo Sauna. Quick Tromsø Travel Guide If you’re traveling to Tromsø last minute, be sure you have hotels and…
I have been lucky to see the northern lights in Tromsø several times and while I have seen them plenty of times on tours, I have also been pretty successful at finding them on my own. However, if you’re new to the Arctic and this is your first trip there, I highly recommend booking a…
Is visiting Tromsø in October on your bucket list? The month offers a unique experience compared to some of the winter months and this guide will tell you some of the best things to do (and some things you can’t yet do). Quick Tromsø Travel Guide If you’re traveling to Tromsø last minute, be sure…
One of the hardest things about planning a trip to Tromsø is deciding which tours are a must and which ones you can pass on. In this guide, I will discuss my honest thoughts about which tours in Tromsø are a necessity and which ones can be a lesser priority on your itinerary. Quick Tromsø…
One thing that I think separates Tromsø from some of the other popular Arctic destinations (in Finland and Sweden) is that you have the sea. It gives Tromsø an automatic edge when it comes to tour offerings and things to do. And one of my favorite tours is an Arctic fjord cruise in Tromsø with…
Despite the considerable amount of time I’ve spent in Tromsø over the years, I still always discover something new when I am there. The city is evolving and tourism is exploding, offering new and exciting experiences to travelers. In this guide, I discuss the best things to do in Tromsø in winter for first-time visitors….