Sindre's Tromsø Guide
Sightseeing
In the shape of an iceberg, this church is a landmark in Tromsø. The Archtic Cathedral is great place to experience when visiting Tromsø, and you can even book tickets to watch a concert in the church.
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Arktisk Katedral
41 Hans Nilsens veiIn the shape of an iceberg, this church is a landmark in Tromsø. The Archtic Cathedral is great place to experience when visiting Tromsø, and you can even book tickets to watch a concert in the church.
Why not take a walk, run or perhaps try skiing in one of the local's favourite nature areas on Tromsø Island? There are slopes around Prestvannet that you can follow to the North or South point of the Island. If heading North, you can stop by Charlottenlund in the winter and try sledding down the slopes (remember to bring something to ride on). On the South end you may find the popular bathing destination Telegrafbukta.
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Prestvannet Lake
Why not take a walk, run or perhaps try skiing in one of the local's favourite nature areas on Tromsø Island? There are slopes around Prestvannet that you can follow to the North or South point of the Island. If heading North, you can stop by Charlottenlund in the winter and try sledding down the slopes (remember to bring something to ride on). On the South end you may find the popular bathing destination Telegrafbukta.
Known as Telegrafbukta, this is a popular summer destination for the locals. This is a nice place to take a picnic, play some frisbee or test your bravery in the cold water.
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Tromsøs sydlige strand
Known as Telegrafbukta, this is a popular summer destination for the locals. This is a nice place to take a picnic, play some frisbee or test your bravery in the cold water.
This is a must when visiting Tromsø. Fjellheisen is a gondola that brings you to the top of Fløya, about 400m above the sea. The ride takes 4 minutes and gives you the opportunity to view Tromsø from above. For the sporty ones, it is possible to walk to adjacent mountains close by (summer or winter) or walk up to Fløya instead of taking the gondola (summer). There are clearly marked trails from the bottom of the gondola.
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Fjellheisen
This is a must when visiting Tromsø. Fjellheisen is a gondola that brings you to the top of Fløya, about 400m above the sea. The ride takes 4 minutes and gives you the opportunity to view Tromsø from above. For the sporty ones, it is possible to walk to adjacent mountains close by (summer or winter) or walk up to Fløya instead of taking the gondola (summer). There are clearly marked trails from the bottom of the gondola.
If you like a good hike, hiking up Tromsdalstinden is a great way to spend some of your vacation if you're visiting during the summer/autumn. Over 1200 meters high, this is a streneous walk and it is important to bring hiking gear. There are to ways to get up; the summer path (very steep and many people use this path when walking up the mountain) and the winter path (less steep but longer). The hike in total may take 6-8 hours, and the view from the top is truly worth it.
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Tromsdalstinden
If you like a good hike, hiking up Tromsdalstinden is a great way to spend some of your vacation if you're visiting during the summer/autumn. Over 1200 meters high, this is a streneous walk and it is important to bring hiking gear. There are to ways to get up; the summer path (very steep and many people use this path when walking up the mountain) and the winter path (less steep but longer). The hike in total may take 6-8 hours, and the view from the top is truly worth it.
Tromsø Wilderness Centre is the perfect place to try out dog sledding. An exciting activity for young and old, this spot is great to visit both during the summer and the winter.
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Tromso Wilderness Center - Hundeslædekørsel
601 StraumsvegenTromsø Wilderness Centre is the perfect place to try out dog sledding. An exciting activity for young and old, this spot is great to visit both during the summer and the winter.
Named museum of the year in 2017, Northern Norway Art Museum is a beautiful visual arts museum in Tromsø. With exhibitions ranging across contemporary and historical art, local and international pieces, this museum is a great place to visit. Prices are 80 NOK per adult, and free for students and people under 18 (Jan 2020. This may change so do look at their website to plan your trip: https://www.nnkm.no/)
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Northern Norway Art Museum
1 SjøgataNamed museum of the year in 2017, Northern Norway Art Museum is a beautiful visual arts museum in Tromsø. With exhibitions ranging across contemporary and historical art, local and international pieces, this museum is a great place to visit. Prices are 80 NOK per adult, and free for students and people under 18 (Jan 2020. This may change so do look at their website to plan your trip: https://www.nnkm.no/)
Built in 1861, Tromsø Cathedral (or Domkirken) is a tree building located in the city centre. This site is just a 10 minute walk from the apartment, and is surrounded by a small park. The church is open 11:30AM - 4 PM on weekdays, closed on Saturdays and open 11 AM - 12:30 PM on Sundays.
There are also concerts held in this church. If you wish, we can help you figure out if there are any concerts held during your stay.
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Tromso Cathedral
7 KirkegataBuilt in 1861, Tromsø Cathedral (or Domkirken) is a tree building located in the city centre. This site is just a 10 minute walk from the apartment, and is surrounded by a small park. The church is open 11:30AM - 4 PM on weekdays, closed on Saturdays and open 11 AM - 12:30 PM on Sundays.
There are also concerts held in this church. If you wish, we can help you figure out if there are any concerts held during your stay.
Polaria is an arctic museum, with fishes, seals, panoramic cinema and beautiful exhibitions. Shaped as ice blocks washing ashore, this is a distinct building on the southern side of the city centre. Well worth a visit, especially for families.
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Polaria
Polaria is an arctic museum, with fishes, seals, panoramic cinema and beautiful exhibitions. Shaped as ice blocks washing ashore, this is a distinct building on the southern side of the city centre. Well worth a visit, especially for families.
Experience the Sami culture and try to feed reindeers in this popular reindeer tour. Cost is about 1000NOK per adult, 700NOK per child, and this is a big hit amongst tourists.
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Tromso Arctic Reindeer / Sami Arctic Reindeer
1570 Fv53Experience the Sami culture and try to feed reindeers in this popular reindeer tour. Cost is about 1000NOK per adult, 700NOK per child, and this is a big hit amongst tourists.
Experience the arctic by taking a whale watching tour. This tour brings you around the island and if you're lucky you may see beautiful whales, including orcas
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Arctic Travel & Leisure AS
1 KirkegataExperience the arctic by taking a whale watching tour. This tour brings you around the island and if you're lucky you may see beautiful whales, including orcas
Quaint museum just 3 minutes from the apartment. This museum showcases contemporary and historic art, and entrance is free. A visit takes about 1 hour.
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Perspektivet Museum
95 StorgataQuaint museum just 3 minutes from the apartment. This museum showcases contemporary and historic art, and entrance is free. A visit takes about 1 hour.
The Polar Museum is one of the most popular museums in Tromsø. Close to the apartment, this museum showcases the history of Tromsø and it's Arctic legacy. Learn about culture, hunting in the arctic, and great Norwegian explorers including Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen.
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Polarmuseet i Tromsø
11B Søndre TollbodgateThe Polar Museum is one of the most popular museums in Tromsø. Close to the apartment, this museum showcases the history of Tromsø and it's Arctic legacy. Learn about culture, hunting in the arctic, and great Norwegian explorers including Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen.
Matscene
Lotus Mat og vinhus
39 SjøgataDelightful Asian cuisine, including sushi.
Biffhuset Skarven (yellow building) and the adjacent Arctandria Sjømatsrestaurant (white) are two restaurants well worth a visit. Biffhuset Skarven offers beefs and other meat dishes, whereas Arctandria offers seafood, including fish, shell fish, whale and even seal.
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Biffhuset Skarven
1 StrandtorgetBiffhuset Skarven (yellow building) and the adjacent Arctandria Sjømatsrestaurant (white) are two restaurants well worth a visit. Biffhuset Skarven offers beefs and other meat dishes, whereas Arctandria offers seafood, including fish, shell fish, whale and even seal.
Located on the harbour in the city centre, Fiskekompaniet is a seafood restaurant offering local cuisine. Both the quality of the food and the prices are high.
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Fiskekompaniet
Killengreens gateLocated on the harbour in the city centre, Fiskekompaniet is a seafood restaurant offering local cuisine. Both the quality of the food and the prices are high.
Yonas Pizzerias takopizza is one of the best culinary experiences I can recommend in Tromsø. The takopizza is a taco-type pizza with thick dough and a heavenly taste. And no, I am not sponsored - it is truly that good. Known to all Tromsø people, I recommend buying the biggest size - maxi- as the smaller ones are a bit small. Also, there is a student offer on Mondays - 20% off.
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Yonas Pizzeria & Catering
7 SjøgataYonas Pizzerias takopizza is one of the best culinary experiences I can recommend in Tromsø. The takopizza is a taco-type pizza with thick dough and a heavenly taste. And no, I am not sponsored - it is truly that good. Known to all Tromsø people, I recommend buying the biggest size - maxi- as the smaller ones are a bit small. Also, there is a student offer on Mondays - 20% off.
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Buying bus tickets
If taking the bus, it can be less expensive when you download the bus riding app Troms Mobillett. Tickets are more economical on the app. FYI: tickets last for 1,5 hours so you can take as many bus rides in this period of time as you'd like.
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Save money on food
It can be expensive visiting Norway, but luckily there are ways to reduce the total spend. One way to save some money is buying food from the grocery store and cooking yourself. Try to buy local Norwegian ingredients, such as salmon or other fish species, reindeer meat, vegetables and fruits, local beer and soda (brand is called Mack), not to forget the famous brown cheese.
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Save money on activities: nature
Undisputably, the best way to experience Norway is through enjoying the nature! Luckily, this is free and open to everyone. If you are visiting during the summer, there are several trips you can take: Kjølen, Tromsdalstinden, Fjellheisen, Varden. All of these are reached through public transport. During the winter you may try sledding, cross-country skiing, randonee skiing or walking in the nature.
We are happy to give you recommendations based on your hiking ambitions!