Tromso Northern Lights Tour Holiday Packages

Places to visit in Tromso

We can’t deny that Tromso is an ideal place for spotting the Northern Lights, hence why we offer the trip of a lifetime with our Tromso Ice Domes Tour. This unforgettable experience includes direct flights from Gatwick (though other airports could be negotiated), airport transfers, 2 nights in Tromso, 1 night in the amazing Tromso Ice Domes, a wildlife fjord safari, dog sledging, a Northern Lights snowshoeing with dinner cooked over the fire, and the option to add an extra night to your stay. Get in touch today to enquire about the dates we have available!

If Northern Lights chasing isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other cool places to explore. There’s the Arctic Cathedral, an awe-inspiring piece of architecture and modern church available for tours or just quiet contemplation. The Polar Museum, also known as the ‘gateway to the Arctic’, is a perfect spot for any keen explorers and is situated in a picturesque 1830s warehouse on the seafront.

For those looking for a nice drink and sit down, head to Olhallen – the oldest pub in Tromso and a place where locals and tourists meet to sample one of the largest tap selections in Europe. Sightseeing can be thirsty work!

Activities and experiences available in Tromso

Tromso is rich with activities and experiences for tourists to try, especially for those keen to explore the outdoors. The city is a recognised ‘Sustainable Destination’, commended for its commitment to reduce the negative effects of tourism, whilst promoting the positive effects tourism can have. As a result, activities like hiking, kayaking, fishing are common in Tromso. For a more unusual experience, why not try reindeer feeding or a self-driving husky dog sledding?

If you’re looking for an indoor pursuit, Tromso is famous for its vibrant nightlife and fine restaurants which serve the freshest ingredients the Arctic has to offer. The Northern Norway art museum is always worth a visit, the Ludwig Mack Brewery holds guided tours, and the Polaria experience centre truly has something for everyone. If you’re visiting Tromso in January, don’t miss the Tromso International Film Festival, an important event in the Norwegian film industry calendar.

Best time to visit Tromso

Tromso is such a unique and magical place that there isn’t really a bad time to visit. Picking a best time depends entirely on your preferences and the type of trip you want to have.

For example, if you’re after a wintery wonderland where you can enjoy all the Arctic has to offer, then winter or spring may be for you. By May, the days to start to lengthen and the temperature becomes warmer, and by June or July you’ll be able to experience the Midnight Sunlight Northern Norway is famous for – that’s 24 hours of daylight!

Although snowy experiences will be off the table by summer, the warmer months make for perfect hiking and camping weather. Autumn is the best time for the popular activity of whale watching – there’ll be enough daylight to see the whales compared to the 24 hours of darkness common in winter.

For those longing to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights in Tromso, September to March is your best bet.

Why visit Tromso?

Tromso is a small but manageable place to visit with friendly and English-speaking locals and staff. It boasts excellent links from airports, a well-managed and reliable public transport system, and payment is made easy everywhere given Norway is essentially a cashless society.

As is the case in many Arctic cities, certain places and commodities are expensive, but you can save money in other areas – one being the fact that Norwegian tap water is some of the tastiest and purest in the world.

We hope we’ve managed to share with you some of the magic of Tromso, but you have to experience it yourself to really bask in the wonder of this city.