20 bids and prohibitions for a visit to Tromsø, Norway

20 bids and prohibitions for a visit to Tromsø, Norway

to Tromso 350 km north of the Arctic Circle you do not drive because of culture and culinary delay. They go in the hope of seeing the legendary northern light. And who can blame you? The Aurora borealis is on the wish list of every traveler, and if you are lucky enough to see you in your splendor, the memory will remain forever.

Tromso is Norway's most important hub north of the Arctic Circle and serves as an excellent starting point to see the majestic natural phenomenon. In Tromso, however, there are other things to do than chase the lights.

We spent four days in the city and can give the following tips for a visit to Tromsø.

tips for a visit to Tromsø

1. If you visit Tromso or Norway, you should be willing to pay premium prices. Norway is an expensive travel destination in the best times, but life in the Arctic seems to be associated with additional costs.

2. Plan your trip so that you devote at least two nights to hunt for the northern light. The lights may not cooperate with their schedule and with so many tour operators in the city it is easy enough to book last-minute tours. We recommend Guide Gunnar and Enjoy the Arctic.

Alt = "Visit to Tromso Norway"> Atlas & Boots An Aurora display is not guaranteed-this recording was made on our trip during the second Aurora hunt

1. don't let a DIY hunt be seduced. Finding the lights is an art and science and requires a network of local connections that can share information about the behavior of the lights with you. If you have no experience, you will probably miss you if you set off alone.

2. don't be afraid to ask tour operators for a reduced price for the second night. As already mentioned, there are many providers in Tromso who prefer to have a customer at half price in their tour bus.

3. don't do it like some hard -boiled locals. Always wear several layers, gloves, a hat and good winter boots. (We saw a local girl who broke out in high heels and wafer -thin tights for the evening!)

4. Visit the Arctic Cathedral (Ishavskatedrals), the landmark that can be seen from almost everywhere in Tromso. You can cross the Tromsø bridge on foot or take buses 20, 24, 26 or 28 from the city center.

Alt = “Visit to the Arctic Cathedral of Tromso Norway”> Atlas & Boots The striking lines of the Arctic Cathedral

1. don't miss the breakfast in your hotel. Norway is an expensive travel destination, so fill up in the morning and save a few crowns at lunch! In addition, many evening tours and activities include a meal or at least a warm drink and a snack.
2. Visit the Tromso University Museum to see the excellent exhibitions on Samic Culture, the Northern Lights and the History of Life on the Norwegian Polar circle. Bus 37 drives from the city center to Tromsø Museum. Opening times and admission prices can be found on the museum website.

3. do not miss to feed arctic reindeer and to learn something about Samische Kultur with the charismatic reindeer breeder Johan-ISSAK.

4. If you plan to use local buses when visiting Tromso, buy cheaper prepaid tickets instead of buying them on board (a simple trip costs 36 NOK in advance compared to 50 NOK on board). Daily tickets and 7-day tickets bought in advance are sold in the tourist information, in various shops in the city and in the newspaper shop at the airport.

5. From the airport, the somewhat cheaper option to get to the city is the "state bus" (colored white). The right bus stop is a bit difficult to find and can be reached by crossing the parking lot underground or bypassing them above ground. Just ask an airport employee if you are not sure.

6. make a fjord and whale observation cruise. Unfortunately we were unlucky and saw no orcas or humpback whales, but the view was still incredible. Decide on the fast catamaran service with MS Havcruise.

Alt = “Visit-Tromso-Norway-Fjord”> Atlas & Boots Even if you do not see any whales, a fjord cruise offers the opportunity to see some unique tromso scenes

1. Be sure to visit the excellent polar museum (Polarmuseet) with its fascinating exhibitions for researching the Arctic. Opening times and admission prices can be found on the museum website.

2. consider the purchase of combi museum tickets, which include the Tromso Museum, the Polar Museum and the MS Polstjerna Museum mentioned above. Combined tickets are available for 80 or 160 NOK for entry into two or three of the museums, in contrast to 40-60 NOK Pro Museum.

3. Find out more about polar research and the history of the Arctic. The Norwegians played a major role in polar research and were pioneers of many modern exploration techniques. Start with the following books about Norway's best polar researchers.

4. For the best view of Tromsø, take a cable car from Solleives on the mountain range at Storsteinen (421 m/1,400 ft). It was closed when we visited it, but there is a hiking trail that leads upwards. Take bus 26 from the city center.

5. take a walk along the coast of Tromso shortly before sunset. The view is a little reminiscent of Bergens Hanseatic Wharf and is littered with colorful buildings and reflections of the surrounding mountains in the quiet fjord water.

Alt = “Visit-Tromso-Norway-Waterfront”> Atlas & Boots Sunset on the riparian promenade of Tromso in the middle of calm water and shining colors

1. Visit Peppe’s Pizza on Stortorget in the city center for a filling meal that does not blow up the bank. If you really want to save, then affordable warm snacks and toasted sandwiches are available in the 7-eleven shops all over the city.

2. Do an Aurora Husky hike. If you are lucky, the northern light appears and you can beat two birds with one stone and save some money! Regardless of this, the huskies are worth the fee alone!

3. Finally, make sure that you take enough time to accommodate everything. We had four days and would not have wanted less. The northern light may not appear or the weather could change, which means that your best plans can easily go wrong.

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Visit to Tromsø: The essentials

WAS: Visiting Tromso in Norway.

Where: We stayed in the Scandic Ishavshotel, an excellent alternative to the huge cycling next door. The Ishavshotel located directly on the water offers a panoramic view of the port of Tromso, the Tromso bridge and the Arctic Cathedral as well as easy access to local sights-the Polar Museum is only a few minutes away.

Our room had room -high windows and was equipped with the important heating and carpeting, which was a cozy refuge in the cold after a day (or one night!).

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When: There is so much information about the best time to see the Northern Lights a visit to Tromsø, but many of them are contradictory. We were there in October and therefore trust Norway Lights, which points out that March, April, September and October are best.

The snow comes in early November, but to ensure that all winter activities are available, visit us between December 1st and March 31st. However, note that the polar night begins around mid -November and continues until mid -January. During this time the sun does not go over the horizon, which means that it is almost completely dark day and night.

like: The best way to get to Tromsø is to fly from Oslo. Book through Skyscanner at the best prices. From the Tromso Airport you can take the Flybusseksprresse to the city. These cost 60 NOK ($ 7.3) and drive off directly in front of the airport. Alternatively, you can take the state bus, as mentioned above in tip 11.

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