Tromso, Norway
Lying north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø has been a departure point for Arctic explorers and hunters since the 18th century. Today, this town of some 50,000 individuals is home to the northernmost university in the world, which gives Tromsø a lively cultural and street scene, highlighted by the annual Midnight Sun Marathon.
Ride the cable car to the summit of Mt. Storsteinen for dramatic views of Tromsø city and Troms Island. Enjoy refreshments at the panoramic restaurant.
Points of Interest
- Arctic Cathedral
- Cable Car
- Polar Museum
- Tromsø Museum
- Polaria Arctic Center
- Husky Wilderness Camp
Easy Tromso: Polaria Arctic Center & Cathedral
- Arctic Cathedral
- Polaria Arctic Center
From the pier, you'll drive around the picturesque island of Tromsø where traces of the 18th and 19th centuries sit alongside the modern and new. Your narrated tour stops at the Polaria Arctic Center to meet bearded seals then over the bridge to visit the Arctic Cathedral, Tromso's spectacular architectural landmark.
Easy Activity
$109.95
Polaria Arctic Center, Arctic Cathedral & Museum
- Arctic Cathedral
- Tromsø Museum
- Polaria Arctic Center
Enjoy a leisurely, narrated tour through Tromso's historic center to the stunning Arctic Cathedral where the Midnight Sun is welcomed each evening. Then, walk along the 'Arctic Walkway' at the Polaria Artic Center and meet bearded seals. Later, learn about Northern Norwegian nature and culture, and see displays on Arctic animals, local history and archaeology at the Tromsø Museum.
Moderate Activity
$129.95
Polar Museum & Husky Wilderness Camp
- Polar Museum
- Husky Wilderness Camp
Take a scenic drive across Tromsø to the mountainous Kvaløya Island, home of the Husky Camp and meet some of the dogs that participate in the Finnmarksløpet, the world's northernmost sled dog race. Then take a scenic trip to the Polar Museum devoted to Norwegian explorers.
Moderate Activity
$129.95
Polar Museum, Arctic Cathedral & Cable Car
- Arctic Cathedral
- Cable Car
- Polar Museum
Board the motorcoach to the Polar Museum and learn about Tromsø's past as a center for Arctic hunting. Another must-see is the renowned Arctic Cathedral with its unique design of 11 arched triangles of glass, steel and concrete. For spectacular views, take a ride on the city's only cable car.
Moderate Activity
$129.95
Tromsø Highlights and Cable Car
- Arctic Cathedral
- Cable Car
- Tromsø Museum
Take an unhurried narrated tour through Tromsø, past some of the city's oldest homes to the fascinating exhibits at the Tromsø Museum. Then, marvel at the Arctic Cathedral, one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, before hopping the cable car for 360-degree views of the city.
Moderate Activity
$174.95
Grotfjord Exploration by Rib & Bus
Scenic beauty abounds when you board a RIB (rigid inflatable boat) on a 90-minute cruise through the waters off Tromsø taking in the glassine beauty of the fjords and the small, picturesque islands that dot the landscape. Then complete your tour with a motorcoach drive that takes in the highlights.
Moderate Activity
$319.95
Tromso Helicopter Adventure
Thrill to Norway's grandeur on a helicopter adventure that explores the beauty of Tromsø. Take flight over incredible scenery including Tromsdalstinden mountain and the Lyngen Alps, iconic landscapes and cityscapes highlighting old wooden houses, and the modern Arctic Cathedral on an exciting 30-minute flight with lively commentary by the pilot.
Easy Activity
$494.95