8 days in Tromso Itinerary

The cultural and economic hub of northern Norway, Tromso boasts a historical city center containing one of the highest concentrations of wooden houses in Europe.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Tromsø Museum – Universitetsmuseet and Troll Museum. Discover out-of-the-way places like Northern Light Dog Adventure and Perspektivet Museum. Step out of Tromso to go to Balsfjord Municipality and see Balsfjord Fjordmuseum, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. There's much more to do: take an exotic tour of Green Gold of Norway, pause for some serene contemplation at Tromso Domkirke, stroll the grounds of Elverhoy Kirke, and look and learn at Northern Norwegian Science Center.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Tromso travel route tool.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiport is Tromsø Airport. In November, daily temperatures in Tromso can reach 2°C, while at night they dip to -2°C.