Discover Tromsø 2026

Thanks to its location far above the Arctic Circle, Tromsø ranks among Europe's most reliable places to observe the aurora borealis under clear skies between September and April, whether on a guided bus chase or right from the edge of town.

Built in 1965, the church with its striking triangular shape made of eleven concrete elements, reminiscent of icebergs or a tent, ranks among Norway's most photographed modern buildings and impresses inside with a huge stained-glass mosaic window.

The cable car takes visitors up the local mountain Storsteinen in just a few minutes, offering a spectacular view from the viewing platform over the city, the surrounding fjords and, in winter with a bit of luck, dancing northern lights.

Several operators around Tromsø offer winter sled rides with powerful husky teams through snow-covered landscapes, while the city's Polar Museum vividly documents the history of earlier polar expeditions.

Tromsø Airport lies only about 5 kilometers from the center and is served multiple times daily from Oslo in about two hours flight time, with seasonal direct flights also available from several European cities.

Thanks to its location far above the Arctic Circle, Tromsø ranks among Europe's most reliable places to observe the aurora borealis under clear skies between September and April, whether on a guided bus chase or right from the edge of town.

Built in 1965, the church with its striking triangular shape made of eleven concrete elements, reminiscent of icebergs or a tent, ranks among Norway's most photographed modern buildings and impresses inside with a huge stained-glass mosaic window.

The cable car takes visitors up the local mountain Storsteinen in just a few minutes, offering a spectacular view from the viewing platform over the city, the surrounding fjords and, in winter with a bit of luck, dancing northern lights.