It is no secret that people love visiting Tromsø during the darker winter months. But, I honestly think Tromsø is at its peak in the summer months, when the days are never-ending and the kittiwakes are conversing around the harbor. In this guide, you will find everything you need to know before visiting Tromsø in…
Looking for a unique way to see the wilderness surrounding Tromsø? These snowmobiling tours in Tromsø will help you plan that type of adventure! In my guide, I will take you through the best Tromsø snowmobile tours, including ones that are perfect for beginners. At the end of the guide, I also give some of…
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…
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 Sami. Quick Tromsø Travel Guide If you’re traveling to Tromsø last minute, be sure you have hotels and tours…
No trip to the north is complete without visiting a Tromsø reindeer farm where you can learn about the Sami people and how their culture shaped the Arctic. In this guide, I have detailed the best Sami experiences in Tromsø and places to go reindeer sledding in Tromsø. I have taken several of these tours…
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…
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…
Tromsø is the ideal destination for checking experiences off on 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…
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! I have been whale watching in several places around the world, from the shores of Maui…
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! This…