Uit offers studies in the framework of exchange programmes such as erasmus, north2north, nordplus, barentsplus and. Expedia has more than 640,000 properties to browse but we make it easy with advanced search functionality. Its awesomely beautiful, serene, relaxing, enjoying and breathtaking. Tromso forum, travel discussion for tromso, norway. Explore tromso holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. The 15 best things to do in tromso updated 2020 must. Mack was established in tromso in 1877 although it moved out of town in 2012. Chase the northern lights in tromso and finish the evening with roasted marshmallows.
By the time weve found the right beach, the fire is already lit and its burning beautifully. The 15 best things to do in tromso for travel after. It used to be the northernmost brewery in the world until svalbard brewery opened in 2015. Northern norway is the best place to see the northern lights. If you do want to see the northern lights, ive written an in depth ebook covering all aspects of planning a northern lights trip, including the best places in the nordics to see the northern lights, the best time to see the northern lights, my top accommodation choices, tour options, how to chase the northern lights including which apps i use, how to photograph and. Tromso tourism tromso hotels bed and breakfast tromso tromso holiday rentals tromso holiday packages. Uit the arctic university of norway is located in northern norway and has about 12000 students, 10 % of them international. Tromso tourism tromso hotels tromso bed and breakfast tromso vacation rentals. Enter a new file name for your pdf and select options. Magnificent nature and culture visit northern norway. Apr 28, 2020 looking to get inspired on your trip to tromso. Run under the midnight sun or admire the wonderful northern light.
Visit tromso samuel arnesens gate 5, 9007 tromso, norway rated 4. Visit tromso offers a number of useful maps and guides for the tromso region. You can walk across tromso bridge or take buses 20, 24, 26 or 28 from the town centre. Located just a five minute walk from the city centre and loaded with books, its hard to decide whether to spend your day out exploring or staying in and read. Check out the best museums in tromso to visit in 2020. Tromso is a lively city with a unique history of arctic explorers, fishing and farm work, mixed with modern culture through food, drinks and events. The tour tromso guide makes certain that you see the northern lights as they provide extensive scientific background and knowledge about the appearance of magical aurora. Northern lights small group tour for seniors odyssey. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in tromso, norway on tripadvisor. Best times to visit tromso weather, season, temperature. The sea of lopphavet is crossed, to reach skjervoy in the evening.
He has written for rough guides, the new york times, and public books, among other publications. Northern lights chase in tromso, norway fjord tours. What to do in tromso a complete guide to tromso, norway. The tour tromso guide makes certain that you see the northern lights as they provide extensive scientific background and knowledge about the. The pukka travels packing guide to tromso will help you be as comfortable as. Its home to the geophysical institute at the university of alaska, fairbanks. Know about the monthly weather in tromso, major seasons, and when to expect discounts on your stay in tromso. The pictures will be available in original size for free download from our flickr account.
On this tour, youll arrive in tromso and explore the city and its rugged. When it comes to beer, mack brewery is tromsos pride and joy. Travel destinations usa what to do tromso, northern lights cruise, northern lights trips. Choose cutepdf writer as the printer in the print dialog box, and click print. Alex robertson textor is a londonbased travel writer and editor.
The 10 best tromso hotel deals may 2020 tripadvisor. In the passage, the writer describes an experience he had in tromso, north of the arctic circle. To enjoy the northern lights crossing narrow fjords while you are pulled by huskies through the arctic wilderness. Smallgroup arctic landscapes sightseeing tour from tromso. On this tour we will pick you up in tromso and take you by bus on a chase for the magical northern lights. There are also glass blowing or candle making studios where you can pick up some souvenirs. Tromso guide 2020 all you need to know before you go. So i emailed leif and asked him if i could visit the museum as i wanted to write about it. See more ideas about tromso, norway and beautiful norway. The surrounding snowtopped mountain peaks reach 1,800m 5,904 ft.
Tromso norway, the arctic city that has positioned itself to be the preferred destination for the northern lights travellers, but the city has so much more to offer where else in europe can you combine a day visit to an ice hotel with whale watching from a sailboat. Based on weather reports collected during 19852015. Do you want to know when is the best time to visit tromso in the year. Go whale spotting or dog sledding, try your hand at sea fishing in the kingdom of the big fish, and play a round of golf on the worlds northernmost course. The city of fairbanks, in alaska, is often cited as the best place to see the northern lights in the united states. Not actually looking to shop, we walk through the ground floor area just to have a quick. Tromso, paris of the north and alta, the city of the northern lights two delightful. Tromso fjords visit with chasing lights team tromso thank you to marius and alex for a great day trip to the fjord region to the west of tromso. The winter packing guide to tromso, norway l pukka travels. If you want more information or to have a chat with us, youre welcome to stop by the tourist information office at the 2nd floor of the harbour terminal. Tromso, norway, the northernmost city in the world, high at the very top of the long country of. This vacation with odyssey traveller will give you the best chance of hunting down the aurora borealis northern lights, both by sea and by land. Tromso is a municipality in troms og finnmark county, norway. Immerse yourself into worldclass art, exciting history, and mindbending science.
Surrounded by chilly fjords and craggy peaks that remain snowcapped for much of the year, tromso sits on the eastern edge of tromsoya, and is linked to the mainland by a gracefully arched bridge. Why i chose to visit tromso for my northern lights bucket list tour. All of our recommendations are independent, and selected by top travel writers. Visit tromso is the official tourist information site for all your northern lights and midnight sun tours and tromso regional information. The university has campuses in various towns in the region. Tromso where your arctic adventure begins visit norway. Do visit the arctic cathedral ishavskatedralen, the landmark that can be seen from almost anywhere in tromso. Hammerfest, kingdom of the polar bears norway travel. Hunt for the northern lights, experience a husky sled ride or simply enjoy the museums in the cultural heart of arctic norway. John paul ii visited this small church and stayed as a guest of the bishop in 1989. See more ideas about tromso, norway travel and norway.
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