Some time ago, Tromsø started offering travelers a Polar Certificate. This certificate is a souvenir that you can take home with you that shows you have been above the Arctic Circle, most importantly at 69°N in Tromsø, Norway. In this guide, I will quickly discuss how to get a Polar Certificate in Tromsø, where to…
Are you going to be visiting Tromsø on a Sunday and are unsure what to expect after (possibly) hearing rumors that Norway shuts down on Sundays? If so, this guide is for you! In this guide, I will walk you through what to expect on a Sunday in Tromsø, including what is open, what is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Post overview: In this guide, I will chat about where to rent winter clothes in Tromsø, Norway, including boots, winter parkas, and more. The post goes into depth about who should rent vs. who should purchase clothes for their trip. Across my websites, I get regular questions about what to pack in winter for Tromsø….
Post overview: This post goes into detail about ice spikes (also called crampons or cleats) and why I think they may be a lifesaver for your trip to Tromsø. I discuss etiquette, as well as where to buy ice spikes in Tromsø… and more! I used to live in Oslo for three years and the…
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…