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Tromsø city northern Norway
The history of Tromsø
Archaeological finds show settlement in Tromsø dating back 9000 years.
In 1252, Håkon Håkonsson built the first church in Tromsø, which was on the island of Tromsøya and at the time was the world's northernmost church.
In 1789, the Bergen trade monopoly was abolished and the people of Northern Norway could trade with whomever they wished. In 1794, despite having a permanent population of just 80, Tromsø was issued its city charter, signed by Christian VII. Traders then moved here from near and far.
The locals of Tromsø have always been quick to follow international fashion and trends, such that a German traveller who visited the city at the turn of the century was clearly impressed over the town and its trendy women. This must be the Paris of the North! he said, adding another nickname to Tromsø's list. The first boat left here for the Arctic in 1820, and from 1850 Tromsø was Norway's leading Arctic city. The Arctic hunting became an important industry for Tromsø. Visitors to Tromsø in the 19th century were often extremely surprised with the city's growth, language skills and culture. In addition to Tromsø being called the Paris of the North, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson reported to his Karoline that here it's just champagne and spectacle. Several Arctic expeditions have departed from Tromsø. Roald Amundsen, Umberto Nobile and Fridtjof Nansen often visited Tromsø in connection with their expeditions. The city was also referred to as the Gateway to the Arctic, a name which is well known and often used to describe Tromsø given that the majority of polar expeditions started in Tromsø and Arctic hunting is part of the city's history.
Facts about Tromsø today
Tromsø is a popular meeting place and has developed into a modern city municipality with a colourful and energetic population from all over the country, as well as from more than 100 countries around the globe.
Tromsø is accessible by air, car, bus and boat and is situated at nearly 70 °N.
Tromsø is Norway's third largest city municipality by land area. The Municipality of Tromsø covers 2558 km², of which 1434 km² is on the mainland and 1124 km² on islands. The municipality's total coastline measures 1275 km. The municipality has a population of approx. 65,000 (2008).
The island of Tromsøya is connected with the mainland by the 1016 m long Tromsø Bridge and the approximately 3.5 km long tunnel under the Tromsøsundet, while it is connected to the island of Kvaløya by the 1220 m long Sandnessund Bridge, near the city's airport.
Tromsø is home to the world's northernmost university (the University of Tromsø) and brewery (Mack). Activities and adventures in Tromsø cover a wide spectrum -- from mountain climbing in the Midnight Sun, fishing trips to the fjord or lakes, downhill skiing beneath the spectacular Northern Lights and dog sledding trips to several world's northernmost activities such as visiting the brewery's pub or an outdoors restaurant!
We wish you a pleasant and memorable stay in Tromsø!
Tromsø - Where your Arctic Adventure Begins!
Tromsø, Northern Norway's largest city with over 70 000 inhabitants, is located in a spectacular setting between islands, picturesque fjords and dramatic mountain peaks. The city center consists of historical wooden homes, a rich cultural life, an exciting Arctic cuisine and an active nightlife.
Walking in Tromso, Norway
Here's a short video montage I patched together of my winter visit to the frosty city of Tromso, way up north of Norway near the Arctic circle. I've never been so cold!
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Dashcam driving in Tromsø, Norway. November 23, 2019.
Come join me on the winter roads of Northern Norway! The dark season has now started in Tromsø. The sun has left us, and will be below the horizon until January 21st.
Temperature: 0°C / 32°F
Road conditions: Invisible ice pretending to be bare asphalt
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Tromsø, Troms county, Norway
This is a video of my trip to Lapland (Norway, Sweden and Finland) I did in August 2011. Tromsø is a city and municipality in Troms county, Norway.
Tromsø city is the ninth-largest urban area in Norway by population, and the seventh largest city in Norway by population. It is the largest city and the largest urban area in Northern Norway, and the second largest city and urban area north of the Arctic Circle in Sápmi (following Murmansk). Most of Tromsø, including the city centre, is located on the small island of Tromsøya in the county of Troms, 350km north of the Arctic Circle. The city is warmer than most other places located on the same latitude, due to the warming effect of the Gulf Stream.
The city centre of Tromsø contains the highest number of old houses in Northern Norway, the oldest house dating from 1789. The Arctic Cathedral, a modern church from 1965, is probably the most famous landmark in Tromsø. The city is a cultural centre for its region, several festivals taking place in the summer. Some of Norway's best-known musicians, Torbjørn Brundtland and Svein Berge of the electronica duo Röyksopp, both grew up and started their careers in Tromsø.
Fjellheisen Tromso in Tromso, Norway
Fjellheisen is an aerial tramway located in the city of Tromsø, Norway.
The lower station is located near sea-level in Tromsdalen, a suburb on the mainland. The upper station is located at Storsteinen, a mountain ledge about 420 m above sea-level. The four-minute trip to the upper station is a popular destination in itself, offering visitors a commanding view of the city and the surrounding islands and fjords from an outdoor viewing deck. Food and drink is served in Fjellstua restaurant. Many passengers use the tramway as a launching point for hikes to various mountains in the area, including Tromsdalstinden, the iconic 1,238 m high peak that is easily visible from the city.
The tramway is particularly busy in the summer months, when it is popular with cruise-ship passengers wishing to get a good view of the midnight sun. In winter, the cable car operates from 10 am to 10 pm if weather conditions are not too rough for comfort. It is an excellent vantage point for viewing the Northern Lights.
Construction of Fjellheisen was started in 1960. The builder was Brødrene Jakobsens Rederi, a shipping company. The tramway officially opened on February 22, 1961.
You've probably already heard about the cable car and seen pictures of the mountain Storsteinen. Basically every picture you've seen so far on my blog that shows you a mountain in Tromsø that's covered in snow was taken on top of that mountain and I got there by taking the cable car.
It's called Fjellheisen and although most people equal the mountain with the cable car, it's not exactly the same. Fjellheisen means mountain elevator and Storsteinen means big mountain so no, the mountain itself is not called Fjellheisen. The storsteinen however is about 400 metres high and although that doesn't sound very high, I can assure you, it is - especially if you're afraid of heights.
The cable car ride only takes 4 minutes and the whole time I looked at my camera display, filming the ride, unable to look away from the display as that would have meant to actually see the distance to the ground. It was a little shaky and I was glad that every car was escorted by a staff member, as I was the only one going up at noon on a sunny November day.
The views however definitely made up for my fear and as you've already seen the pictures of Tromsø from above, I wanted to focus on pictures from the cable car itself in this post.
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Norwegian Jade 2017 - Tromso: The Starting Point for the Great Arctic Expeditions
Arriving at and touring Tromso, Norway. Featuring the Polar Museum, the Tromso bridge and a really great pub.
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Tromsّ is a city in the very northernmost part of Norway. It is almost 350 km north of the Arctic Circle and is one of the best places to view the spectacular Northern Lights in winter.
Tromsّ is a surprise to most visitors: Here you find art, history, sophistication, good food and an infamous nightlife in a bustling, tiny city. All of it, though, is surrounded by spectacular scenery that is visible from everywhere in town. The city is home to the world's northernmost university, as well as research institutes and satellite based industry. The population is therefore highly skilled, but retains the straightforwardness and sense of humour that the North is known for.
See in Tromso, Norway
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Tromsّ's most visited attractions include Polaria, The Arctic Cathedral, The Cable Car, The Tromsّ Museum, the Polar Museum and the Botanic Garden.
Aurora
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The Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights is a natural light phenomenon in the night sky.
Tromsّ is very favorably located for viewing the Northern Lights, but you cannot see the aurora at all times.
Tromsّ is within the aurora belt mostly between 6pm and midnight, occasionally between 4pm and 2am.
It has to be dark for you to see it. Between late September and late March, it is dark after six, and you have maximum chances of seeing the lights.
Clouds obstruct the view of the Northern Lights. October and November are humid autumn months, and often you don't see the lights. From December onwards, the weather is drier. March is THE driest month in this six-month period of good chances.
Conclusion: December to mid/late March are the best times. Pick December/January for atmospheric visits in the dark, or February/March for thrilling outdoor activities. Sporty, outdoorsy people are recommended to come in March, as this month gives the opportunity to do outdoor activities in plenty of sunshine and good weather, and still observe the aurora after dark. The mid term holiday in February in many European countries is also a good time to come.
Museums and galleries
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Tromsّ Museum (University Museum), Lars Thّrings veg 10 (Take bus 37 from Fredrik Langes gate), ☎ +47 77 64 50 00,is a rather large museum with a number of different exhibits on the North. Look out for their Sami exhibits, the Archaeological Exhibit, Religious art and Northern Lights machine. Avoid Sundays, as weekend daddies let their little monsters run screaming through the exhibits. In the summer of 2008 they invited everyone to a cup of coffee in gammen, a traditional Sami turf house built outside the building
Polar Museum, Sّndre Tollbodgaten 11, ☎ +47 77 60 66 30, displays the Arctic Hunting that took place from Tromsّ, as well as the expeditions to the Arctic. The museum is houses in an old warehouse from 1830.
Perspektivet Museum, Storgata 95, ☎ +47 77 60 19 10, has temporary exhibits on the north. Their location in an 1838 building in the main street is superb, and there is free admission.
The Northern Norwegian Art Museum (Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum), Sjّgata 1, ☎ +47 77 64 70 20, has art from Northern Norway from 1800 onwards, as well as Norwegian art in general. Look out for their temporary exhibits.
The Tromsّ Gallery of Contemporary Art (Tromsّ Kunstforening), Muségata 2, ☎ +47 77 65 58 27, has temporary exhibits on contemporary art
Tromsّ War Museum (Tromsّ Forsvarsmuseum), Solstrandveien (Bus 28 from the main square), ☎ +47 77 65 54 40, situated in a wartime German bunker, focuses on the sinking of the Tirpitz in 1944. It's open in summer only, because of the temperature
Nature
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The nature surrounding Tromsّ is spectacular. Mountains, fjords and fauna in an arctic perspective. Just outside Tromsّ you can find various birds (Sea Eagles, Puffins, Fulmars), Muskoxen and the worlds largest mammals - the whales. For whale watching in Tromsّ - Whale watching in Norway
Do in Tromso, Norway
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Most activities take place in the sheltered waters around the city area, or in the mountains surrounding the city. Check out the website of the Tourist Information for all the details. The Tourist Information also has a number of organised tours on offer.
Some activities are easy to do without assistance, whereas others require the guidance of a trained guide. Make sure you know what you're doing before setting off on your own.
Tromsø 4K: Norwegian Twilight Breaks the Polar Night
Tromsø is a city in northern Norway. It is the third largest city north of the arctic circle.
Being so far north, the city is in complete darkness for half the year (the polar night). This film was shot in mid-January, which is when the sun begins to return. Before the sun actually does breach the horizon, for a couple weeks it causes a beautiful everlasting twilight during the day. Imagine if the golden hour lasted for more like six hours... it does in Tromsø.
Shot on a GH5 & Galaxy S9+ at the following locations:
- Northern Lights Tesla Experience with Pukka Travels
- Tromso Arctic Reindeer Tour & Sami History
- Whale Watching with Tromsø Safari
- Fjellheisen Tramway
- Polaria Aquarium
Exploring Artic Circle -Tromso,Norway
Road trip from Tromso to Kilpisjarvi. Rent a car from Tromso and started exploring.
Chasing the Northern Lights in Tromsø, Norway
Story of when I went to the arctic circle in Norway to finally see the northern lights. This was shot back in late March of 2018.
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Tromso is a city in the very northernmost part of Norway. It is almost 350 km north of the Arctic Circle and is one of the best places to view the spectacular Northern Lights in winter. Tromsø is a surprise to most visitors: Here you find art, history, sophistication, good food and an infamous nightlife in a bustling, tiny city. All of it, though, is surrounded by spectacular scenery that is visible from everywhere in town. The city is home to the world's northernmost university, as well as research institutes and satellite based industry. The population is therefore highly skilled, but retains the straightforwardness and sense of humour that the North is known for.
The municipality is warmer than most other places located on the same latitude, due to the warming effect of the Gulf Stream. Tromsø is even milder than places much farther south of it elsewhere in the world, such as on the Hudson Bay and in Far East Russia, with the warm-water current allowing for both relatively mild winters and tree growth in spite of its very high latitude.
The city centre of Tromsø contains the highest number of old wooden houses in Northern Norway, the oldest house dating from 1789. The city is a cultural centre for its region, with several festivals taking place in the summer. Torbjørn Brundtland and Svein Berge of the electronica duo Röyksopp and Lene Marlin grew up and started their careers in Tromsø. Noted electronic musician Geir Jenssen also hails from Tromsø.
Generally, most things in Tromsø's compact centre are within walking distance. However, there is also a good network of buses. In summer, you can rent bikes, and in winter you can rent cross country skis, both allowing you to roam the built-up areas of Tromsø. Tromsø's most visited attractions include Polaria, The Arctic Cathedral, The Cable Car, The Tromsø Museum, the Polar Museum and the Botanic Garden.
Tromsø's inhabitants are overwhelmingly Lutheran, and at the same time overwhelmingly secular in attitude. Small communities of other faiths are also present, like around 400 Catholics, and probably a similar number of Muslims. Various non-Lutheran protestant churches as well as Lutheran dissenters are also important.
The Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights is a natural light phenomenon in the night sky.
Tromsø is very favorably located for viewing the Northern Lights, but you cannot see the aurora at all times. Best of all is the period from mid-November to mid-January, known as the Polar Night, when the sun doesn’t make it above the horizon.
The city enjoys midnight sun from May 18 to July 26. During this period, the sun is always above the horizon. Popular viewpoints include the Tromsø Bridge, the front of the Arctic Cathedral and most prominently the Upper Station of the Cable Car, but it can be seen at most points in the city area. Due to the topography, you cannot see the Midnight Sun in large parts of the east side of the Tromsø Island, including the upper reaches of the city centre. Recent construction has also blocked off the Midnight Sun from most of the main street.
In winter, the sun is below the horizon between November 26 and January 15. Because the city is surrounded by mountains, the period is prolonged a few days. In the city centre, the sun is not visible between November 21 and January 21. However, there is some daylight for a few hours, and often there are beautiful colours at midday.
Tromsø's main bulk of hotel rooms are in the upper mid range, since they mainly cater for business people. There are no five-star luxury hotels, no old-world hotels, no spa hotels and no boutique hotels, and there is one whole swimming pool. Expect multi-lingual, friendly and professional (if overworked) staff, and breakfast is usually very good. Rooms and baths are often renovated.
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Tromso to Alta, Norway!
Vlog 3 of the Norway!
Started in Tromso and drove north to our AirBnb past Alta! The sun didn't break the horizon all day and the views were insane!
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Tromso Trip -Norway with DreamTrips
Experience the scenic Arctic city of Tromso, enriched with inspiring natural beauty, including the phenomenal aurora borealis and globally renowned Norwegian fjords. Explore Norway’s diverse countryside decorated with tall mountain peaks, rocky coasts, lengthy beaches and seaside fishing villages. Brimming with rich history and culture, Tromso presents ample possibilities for ultimate relaxation and excitement.
Your DreamTrip to enchanting Tromso includes two distinctive views of the Norwegian landscape. Take pleasure in an “Aurora Safari” to see the mesmerizing northern lights and stare in awe at the dazzling display of color that dances across the night sky. Then, gaze at the arctic wilderness as you glide by during a dog sledding adventure. You’ll also experience traditional local cuisine during this once-in-a-lifetime getaway.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
• 4 days and 3 nights at the Clarion Hotel The Edge, Kaigata 6, 9008 Tromso, Norway.
• Price is per person and based on 2 adults per room.
• Featuring double accommodations with a choice of one king bed or 2 double beds, TV, desk and toiletries.
• See itinerary for meals included.
• Northern lights tour.
• Dog sledding activity
• Complimentary Wi-Fi.
• VAT and taxes.
• A host will be provided when 20 adults have been booked.
• If a hosted trip, a welcome check-in on the day of arrival and welcome reception will be provided to members and their guests.
• Air transportation and airport-to-hotel transfers are not included. The closest commercial airport is Tromso Langnes Airport (TOS).
Check-in: 3 p.m. Check-out: noon.
For any questions regarding this trip, contact the DreamTrips Specialist at DreamTrips@rovia.com.
HOTEL DETAILS
Retreat to the tranquility of the award-winning waterfront Clarion Hotel The Edge.
Located at the port in the center of Tromso, you’ll be surrounded by many of the city’s attractions—not to mention spectacular views. Relax in one of the 290 spacious and stylish rooms, the perfect place to rest your head. Indulge in decadent dishes at the Kitchen & Table restaurant, where Master Chef Marcus Samuelsson has fused the flavors of Manhattan and Scandinavia to create a unique dining experience.
With world-class service and a central location, Clarion Hotel The Edge is the perfect gateway for your Tromso adventures.
Clarion Hotel The Edge
Kaigata 6
9008 Tromso, Norway
Tromsø Northern Lights Tour - March 2018
It was March 2018 and was one of the best tours ever.
Big thanks to our Tour Leader - Riccardo De Pace, who always makes every trip a real adventure.
Our videomaker - @Anthonyouf for the amazing memories and for making this video real.
The sound producer - @thekarmakeeper for the beautiful sounds and vibes of Norway.
Our photographer and videomaker - @Albertoleonardi for the beautiful catching of the northern lights.
This is just a trailer, the full video is coming up soon on our Youtube channel!
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Road trip : North of Norway (English Sub)
Road trip d'une semaine dans les îles de Senja et Lofoten dans le nord de la Norvège. Départ de Tromsø le 23/03, visite des îles jusqu'à Å et retour à Tromsø le 30/03.
Reunion dans un challet avec des autres camarades d'ERASMUS faisant le même trip.
One week road trip in Senja and Lofoten's Islands (north of Norway). We started in Tromsø the 23rd of Mars to end back there on the 30th.
Tromsø | Travel Film
A summary of my trip to Trosmø, Norway. Fireworks, dog sledding and seeing the aurora borealis, all while above the arctic circle was amazing. Having gone in the middle of winter ade filming a bit harder as the sun never comes up, but for a very limited time everyday it got just bright enough to actually shoot a little.
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a road trip through finnish and norwegian Lapland
In February we flew to Tromsø and started our one week road trip through finnish and norwegian Lapland and along the coastline from Alta to Tromsø. Our main goal was to see the northern lights. However we were really impressed by all the fjords of Norway and the tree landscapes of Finland. It was a big opportunity to visit the north of Scandinavia
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Sailing from Murmansk (RU) to Tromsø (NO)
Polar Experience 2013 was about sailing from Kotka (FI) to Stalin's canal in Russia, connecting Lake Ladoga, Onega and White Sea. Last leg of the adventure started from Murmansk to Arctic Ocean, stopping in Vardø, around Nordkapp and ending to Tromsø, Norway.
Shot with Nokia Lumia 920 and Kodak PlaySport X5.