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….
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…
During the winter months, one of the most popular things to do in Tromsø is to go whale watching! This is a guide covering all the tips and tricks I know before you go whale watching in Tromsø, Norway! Quick Tromsø Travel Guide If you’re traveling to Tromsø last minute, be sure you have hotels…
Tromsø is the ideal destination for checking experiences off a bucket list, and one of the top things to do there is to go whale watching! In this guide, I will detail the best whale watching tours in Tromsø, Norway. There are four that I highly recommend (with two being my absolute favorites) and this…
No trip to Tromsø would be complete without a husky safari! In this guide, I tell you what to expect when dog sledding in Tromsø, including the best tours, tips, and what to know before your trip! Below, you will find my top picks for ethical husky safaris in Tromsø. I will also include a…