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. In this guide, I will give you details about how to visit, why you should, and how to…
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). The museum is compact and doesn’t need more than an hour or two to explore. But, I highly recommend it for every itinerary,…
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…
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. While the Troll Museum is not my…
I have traveled to Tromsø multiple times and before returning to the city, I am always looking for new and unique things to do there. That is when I discovered the MS Vulkana Arctic Spa, one of Tromsø’s newest (and best, in my opinion) experiences. I couldn’t book a session fast enough! In this guide,…