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…
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…
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…
For several years, the Tromsø Ice Domes have been welcoming visitors keen to see what a world of ice looks like. Made famous by their hotel (which hasn’t existed since the 2023-2024 season), the Tromsø Ice Domes have evolved into a full-on snow park experience. I have had the opportunity to visit twice (once when…
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…
No trip to the north is complete without visiting a Tromsø reindeer farm where you can learn about the Sámi people and how their culture shaped the Arctic. In this guide, I have detailed the best Sámi experiences in Tromsø and places to go reindeer sledding in Tromsø. I have taken several of these tours…