Activities: Popular for whale safaris, dog sledding, hiking, and boat tours.
Key Attractions: The Arctic Cathedral (Ishavskatedralen), the Polaria Arctic experience center, and the Polar Museum.
Culture & Nightlife: Known as the "Paris of the North," the city boasts a bustling cultural scene, top-tier restaurants featuring Arctic cuisine, and lively nightlife.
Access: Easily reached via Tromsø Airport (TOS), located just 15 minutes from the city center.
Domestic: SAS, Norwegian, and Widerøe operate direct flights from Oslo (OSL/Gardermoen) to Tromsø (TOS). There are also good connections from Bergen, Trondheim, and Bodø.
International: The easiest route from abroad is via Oslo (OSL) with SAS or Norwegian. Depending on season, there are also direct flights from several European cities such as Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Helsinki, London, Munich, Stockholm, and Zurich.
If you want to be a tourist, consider travel by Rail, Road or the Coast steamer
If you should consider this as a holiday tour to enjoy the stunning scenery of the north Norwegian coast and landscape: Please consult a tourist burau for advices or from experienced friends or locals.
The coast steamer: From Trondheim to Tromsø takes 30 h, with stopovers at 12 cities and fisher-harbours, gives you an exciting introduction to coast life and scenery in the region.
By road: Pleas set aside several days for a tour from fex Mid-Norway such such as Trondheim to Tromsø.
Air or rail to Bodø, if you haven't been in North Norway before, a few days through the renowned Lofoten islands will be unforgettable.