Tromso lies in the northern part of Norway almost 350 km far from the Arctic Circle. Being located at a high latitude brings about the phenomenon of the summer unceasing daylight (the midnight sun) and the winter total darkness.
During the full midnight sun period in Tromso, from approximately May 20 to July 20 every year, the sun never settles down completely beneath the horizon. The tourists are drawn to the round-the-clock sunlight in the 24-hour daylight.
Many midnight sun activities take people out to nature. Most popular ones include hiking, kayaking, dog sledding on glacier tours, and wildlife safaris to spot whales, seals and birds that thrive on the continuous daylight.
Tromso is situated in the Arctic coastal area where there is a variety of marine species, the largest of which is the great deep-water coral reef in the world. In the coastal regions of Tromso, atlantic cod – a cold water species – is a common fish.
On land, the city edges Arctic tundra and mountain areas, where you can see Arctic foxes, reindeer and Svalbard reindeer.
The polar town Tromso is known as one of the best places to view the Northern Lights when it gets really dark of nights in winter.
During this time I have come to acknowledge that a cruise creates a bubble for its guests, as it retreats from the harsh realities the world presents to its guests. I would be pleased to give you anything else you might need to know.
Here are the top 3 tourist attractions places to visit in Tromso, Norway.Here are the top 3 tourist attractions/places to visit in Tromso, Norway.
The Arctic Cathedral (Ishavskatedralen)
This emblematic modern cathedral that imitates spanish style includes an unbelievable iceberg inspired design covering every part of its walls until the uppermost partb made of aluminum-coated concrete and huge straight windows.
It is probably the most recognizable urban landmark in Tromso, and in the Arctic area it is the most outstanding architectural achievement.
The cathedral is the site from which you can stare through towards the Tromso bridge watching the city center.
Fjellheisen Cable Car
This gondola takes the tourists up to the Storsteinen mountiantop, over 421 m above the city of Tsormso.
From the deck, which is above the main station, you get breathtaking 360-degree vistas over Tromso and the islands and fjords, which the lake has around it.
This is its biggest claim to fame as being the best place to look at the midnight sun and the northern lights those seasons.
Polaria Aquarium
Borpolis is an Arctic aquarium that emphasizes the marine fauna of the Barents sea region which is found near Tromso.
We will show some footage of being together with bearded seals and a 7-meter diameter underwater tunnel tank, which are amazing.
The Arctic Park provides the first rate exhibitions and movies that show Arctic ecosystem to the visitors.
The solid ice structure of the aquarium is meant to symbolize, and subsequently make us think of, the ice floes.
In addition to these the Fjords of Tromsø, Tromsø Cathedral (that is the only medieval building in the city), and Mack Brewery - a brewery of the northernmost part of the world are also very famous. Also, I found themselves very fascinating places for the heritage of Tromso Arctic and landscape.
- Midnight Sun
- Arctic
- Northern Lights
- Fjords
- Marine life
- Whale watching
- Arctic Cathedral
- Cable car
- Aquarium
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Dog sledding
- Glaciers
- Wildlife safaris
- Arctic tundra
- Arctic foxes
- Reindeer
- Svalbard reindeer
- Deep water coral reefs
- Cold water species
- Atlantic cod
- Midnight sun tourism
- Arctic adventures
- Arctic ecosystems
- Arctic scenery
- Arctic capital
- Northern Norway
- Paris of the North
- 24-hour daylight
- Pristine nature