Tromso

Norway

Destination Information

With the pure Arctic air filling our lungs, we thrive where most people might think it is near impossible to exist, nearly 70 degrees North. Tromsø is blessed with two wonders of nature which light up our lives: the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun. A population of 78,000 and 15,000 students lives here on the edge of the Arctic. Tromsø is an urban city with a lively cultural scene, busy cafés and restaurants as well as history and modern art in museums and galleries. In immediate distance to the city center you will find yourself in the middle of nature between majestic mountains and views. Tromsø hosts the world’s northernmost university, brewery, cathedral and botanical garden. A great variety of cafés and restaurants serving world-class food, an active cultural life, captivating museums, art galleries, a wide range of attractions, spectacular activities and nearby experiences. Tromsø has a lot to experience, all year round and is accredited as a sustainable destination.

Port of Tromsø

Harriet Willassen
Marketing and Communication Manager

Terminalgata 44
9019 Tromsø
Norway

+47 77 66 18 50

hwi@tromso.havn.no

https://www.tromso.havn.no/en

Port Information

Destination Highlights

City of sights
The Arctic Cathedral, the Tromsø bridge, Polaria, the Planetarium and the library in Tromsø are all popular sights. Stand next the Rocket kiosk in Stortorget and you will have views of the Cable Car.
Great outdoors
Explore Sami culture, go dogsledding, whale watching, bike around the island, go on RIB-tours under the Midnight sun and more. Nature is only a few steps outside the city and adventures awaits!
Arctic Lights
We're lucky to have two natural phenomenons, the Northern Lights and the Midnight sun. Come between September and April to see the Northern Lights and late May till late July to see the Midnight sun.
Museums and galleries
Tromsø is called the gateway to the Arctic and you can learn about Arctic explorers in the Polar museum. Visit Tromsø Museum, Perspektivet or Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum for more history and art.
Wine and dine
Restaurants like Helmersen, Mathallen, Fiskekompaniet and Full Steam (to name some) serve fresh and locally produced food from the Arctic. Get delicious coffee and drinks in our city cafés and bars.

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Guest Services Next Airport

Passenger terminal	yes
City centre distance	4km

Airport name	-
Airport distance	4km

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