Tromsø Travel Guide

Tromsø OVERVIEW

Where else could you marvel at the Northern Lights painting the dark skies with a myriad of colors than in Tromso, a Norwegian town situated right in the centre of the aurora zone? Apart from being the ideal observation point to witness this awesome light performance, Tromso claims a few other northernmost titles which include a university, a cathedral, a brewery and a planetarium to list but a few. Undeniably, a place worth a stopover not only because of the ‘records' but mainly because of the dramatic Lyngen Alps and blue fjords backdrop as well as two months of the Midnight Sun which give you a perfect opportunity to explore the arresting surroundings and the town's vibrant downtown brimming with an animated street scene and more pubs per capita than any other Norwegian town. ‘The Gateway to the Arctic', as it is often dubbed, Tromso is perfect launching point for polar expeditions and numerous outdoor activities including whale safaris, scuba diving, hiking and mountain climbing. Don't miss it out when in Norway.