Northern Lights destinations in Norway: Tromso

Tromso's location & Arctic scenery

Tromso is beautifully located surrounded by alpine mountain peaks, islands & fjords, in the middle of the Northern Lights zone.
Tromso panorama:
Storsteinen mountain at 421 m (1381 ft) above sea level offers one of Norway’s most photographed panoramas — the view over Tromso and the stunning surroundings.
You can take a cable car to the top.

The ideal Northern Lights destination

At the start of this millennium, Tromso suddenly realized that the Northern Lights are something unique to share with the rest of the world!
The town has since grown to be one of the most important Northern Lights destinations, with a large range of local operators offering their various Northern Lights excursions.

Exciting winter activities

You can join a vast range of adventurous activities in Tromso, such as:
• Dog sledding
• Reindeer sleigh
• Whale safari
• Snow mobile trip
• Fjord & wildlife safari
More about activities in Tromso

The amazing arctic twilight

Between the end of November and mid-January the sun does not appear above the horizon in Tromso. However, you will still experience some hours of light – the unique Arctic twilight.

This wonderful, blue Arctic light is truly a unique experience!

An authentic Arctic town

Tromso is a friendly, authentic Arctic town. The city centre contains the highest number of old wooden houses in Northern Norway, the oldest dating from 1789. Tromso is also a cultural hub for the region.
Most of Tromso, including the main city centre, is located on the island of Tromsoya.
The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge and a tunnel.

Some sights in Tromso:

The amazing Arctic Cathedral (nicknamed “Ishavskatedralen” in Norwegian), built in 1965, a famous landmark in Tromso because of the church’s distinct look and situation.

The Tromso Cathedral, a tiny yellow wooden church centrally located in Tromso, is noted for being the only wooden cathedral in Norway.

Polaria Arctic Museum, an Arctic aquarium with bearded seals as the main attraction, interesting Arctic exhibits & you can watch wonderful films about the Northern Lights & the Arctic.

The Northern Lights Planetarium in the Science Centre of Northern Norway presents a scientific explanation of the Northern Lights.

Climate in Tromso

Tromso is warmer than one would think based on its northern latitude – even milder than places much further south, such as Hudson Bay in Canada, due to the effect of the Gulf Stream, with warm-water currents circulating along the Norwegian coast.
In January the mean temperature is only -3º Celsius.

Travel tips to tromso

Fjord Travel Norway offers a selection of amazing Northern lights tours & cruises with a stay in Tromso:
• The tours are unescorted (not with a group), with guided activities
• Most of the tours start & finish in Oslo
• You can customize the tours by adding nights & exciting excursions
You book your flights to/from Norway and we take care of the rest!

Northern Lights tours to Tromso:

Northern Lights Safari

Round trip from Oslo, with:
• 3 nights in beautifully located Arctic Tromso
• Northern Lights evening trip
• Dog sledding
• Aurora Safari & Arctic gourmet lunch
You can add nights, Wilderness cabin stay, Snowmobile safari, Reindeer sleigh & Snowshoe trip
Duration: 5 nights

Arctic Wilderness, Northern Lights & Tromso

Enjoy an unforgettable and relaxing 3 nights stay at the remote, beautifully located Malangen Resort, along with stays in Arctic Tromso & Oslo.
• Activities: Northern Lights trips, Dog sledding, Cross-country skiing, Sami storytelling & Aurora Safari
• Duration: 6 nights. December to March

Tromso Winter Adventure

Short break in Arctic Tromso, with:
• Northern Lights trip with Dog sledding
• Aurora Safari
• Aurora Husky Visit & Arctic gourmet lunch
You can add Extra nights, Snowmobile, Reindeer sleigh, Northern Lights dinner cruise & Wilderness cabin stay
Duration: 3 nights

Northern Lights cruise trip

This round trip starts with a scenic train ride to historic Trondheim after a night in Oslo. Join a 2 nights cruise to Arctic Tromso, followed by flight to Oslo.
Stays in Oslo, Trondheim & Tromso.
• Excursions: Viking feast on the Lofoten Islands & Northern Lights trip in Tromso
• Duration: 6 nights. October to March
• Add-on: Extra nights, Dog sledding, Reindeer sleigh, Snowshoe trip

Tromso, Northern Lights & Arctic coast

This Aurora cruise package starts in Oslo, then flight to Arctic Tromso where you join a 3 nights cruise to historic Trondheim. Return to Oslo by the scenic Dovre line.
Stays in Oslo, Tromso & Trondheim
• Excursions: Aurora Safari, Aurora Husky Visit, Arctic gourmet lunch & Vesteralen islands
• Duration: 7 nights. November to March
• Add-on: Extra nights, dog sledding, snowmobile tour, reindeer sledding & Northern Lights dinner cruise