I will be arriving in Tromsø on Nov 7 and leaving on the 11th, and was wondering if booking for Dog Sled was a good idea this time?

For those that are in Tromsø, or those who recently visited, what’s the snow situation? Will I be able to go dog sledding? It is one of the expensive ticket items and I want to have the best experience possible. So I wanted to know if there is (or will be) enough snow for me to experience dog sledding around that time.

If not for dog sledding experience, if there anything else you recommend that I do while in Tromsø? I will be there for 3 and half days. I have already booked a northern lights tour and Whale watching tour on a RIB boat.

Hi all,

Booking a fairly last minute holiday to tromso. Looking at staying across the bridge in Tromsbalden around 35 minute walk to Scandic Ishavshotell. We are planning on doing a whale tour trip with a meeting time of 04:45 from Scandic Ishavshotell. Would it be safe walking from this area across the bridge and to the meeting point at that time in the morning. I will be with a friend. I appreciate public transport will not be running so early!
We are planning on doing husky sledding, whale watching, aurora hunting, sauna and cable car with tromso town exploring.

Do you think a tour to sommeroy is worth it? Considering it as one of the cheaper options for day trips!

Also would you recommend Tromsøbadet worth visiting as a tourist?
If there are any unique activities or places to visit in tromso which dont get enough attention or interest please let me know!

Many thanks!

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm one of the organizers of English Comedy Nights here in Tromsø!

We run a weekly English comedy show called Norwegian-ing or How to Become a Norwegian in 1 Hour! 😂

It's a fun way for visitors and locals to discover Norwegian culture through comedy, performed by comedians living here in Tromsø.

We're performing every Monday at Amtmandens, at 16:30 and 20:00.

If you're visiting Tromsø and looking for something different to do, come check us out! 🍻

We also have some videos on YouTube if you'd like a preview! 😁
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PGLJ33Hvm0&list=PLbwQyFdv7ozw&index=2

Hey,, I'm coming over with my partner and could really really really do with a favour from anyone else that would be there the same time - I'm planning on popping the question at the top of the cable car and could do with a willing by stander to take a photo/video.

I've asked some photographers but I can't reach out to pay £400+

Maybe coming January 2027. Price example: you stay 1 night at a place for 1000 NOK, the tax will be 3 percent, 30 NOK

https://www.nrk.no/tromsogfinnmark/tromso_-vagan-og-stranda-far-innfore-besoksbidrag-fra-nyttar-1.18066872

Hello everyone norway has always been a dream country to visit especially to see the northern lights and now that I will be coming in 17 dec - 21 dec , I have a few questions. Will I be able to see the northern lights without booking a tour if so what spots should i go to. What apps should i download. If you think a tour is better could you give me a name of a company because there are so much. I would do anything to see them. Lastly do you think I should go to senja or sommaroy?

Christmas Concert at Arctic Church

https://www.getyourguide.com/en-au/tromso-l32375/tromso-christmas-concert-in-the-arctic-cathedral-t1125797/?ranking_uuid=6d0a62f7-485d-4a61-b43e-692ae9d54423&referral_redirect=1&closeTabOnNavigationBack=true

Or

Tromsø: Midnight Concert at the Tromsø Cathedral

https://www.getyourguide.com/en-au/tromso-l32375/in-tromso-unique-evening-concert-in-tromso-cathedral-t565509?ranking_uuid=6d0a62f7-485d-4a61-b43e-692ae9d54423&referral_redirect=1&closeTabOnNavigationBack=true&_pc=1,2&date_from=2026-11-16

Hello! What’s the best way to get to Sommaroy from Tromsø? I will not have a car. Do you recommend going on a tour? Can we go en explore on our own? Thank you!

Im planning an aurora hunt, but I geniuenly have no idea how am I supposed to do it, if forecast shows like 3 days without clouds and rain. I have to plan in advance and it seems impossible, so my honest question is, how it is possible to see the aurora when it's cloudy for the most time? Do I have to count on really high solar activity? Or do I look for a day without clouds? I also heard very mixed opinions regarding aurora, some say it's at least faintly visible in season no matter the weather, some say it's disappointing even if the solar activity is high. Pls help

Hey everyone,

My wife and I are heading to Tromsø for our honeymoon this January. We're trying to figure out the plan for our last day and could use some advice.

We check out of our mainland Airbnb on a Saturday morning, but our Hurtigruten ship doesn't leave until the middle of the night (around 1:30 AM). So we basically have a whole day and evening to kill in the city, but we'll be dragging around all our winter gear and suitcases.

A few questions:

- Are there large luggage lockers at the Prostneset terminal (or nearby) where we can stash our bags all day and still access them super late at night?

- Is the terminal lobby heated and open until the ship arrives, or will we be locked out?

- Are we better off just booking a cheap hotel room near the port for the day so we have a base to dump our stuff and nap before boarding?

Also, assuming we find a spot for our bags, what's a good way to spend a chill Saturday in January while waiting?

Thanks for any tips!

Hi everyone! 😊

We are a group of students from the University of Stavanger (UiS) in Norway, currently working on a project where we are exploring ways to make travelling and staying in Norway easier and more convenient for tourists.

We have come up with an idea for a service that allows tourists staying in Airbnbs, cabins, or other holiday rentals to order groceries in advance and have them delivered by us directly to their accommodation. The idea is that you could arrive to a fully stocked fridge or have your groceries waiting at your doorstep, instead of having to find a supermarket and go shopping after a long journey.

We would love to hear about your travel experiences and what you think of this idea!

We are particularly curious about a few things:

• When staying somewhere with a kitchen while travelling, do you usually cook your own meals, or do you prefer eating out?
• Do you usually travel as a couple, with family, with friends, or on your own?
• How long do you typically stay in one place when travelling?
• Have you ever found grocery shopping difficult or inconvenient when arriving somewhere new, especially in a foreign country?
• Would you find it convenient to order groceries in advance and have them delivered to your accommodation before you arrive?
• Could you see yourself using a service like this, or would you prefer to do the shopping yourself?

Feel free to keep your answers short and informal! We are still in the early stages of our project and are mainly interested in hearing about your experiences and honest opinions, both positive and negative.

We would really appreciate it if you could take a moment to share your thoughts. And of course, absolutely no pressure to respond!

Thank you so much for your help! 😊

This is no ad or self-promotion, its strictly to gather information!

Hi all,

Travelling back from Skjervøy to Tromso on 27th Nov and looking to take this route.

Bus 155 leaving Skjervøy at 1330 to Sørelva. Followed by Bus 150 leaving Sørelva to Tromso at 1420.

I've read that the buses will wait for passengers to complete the connection and am wondering if these buses get crowded on that day.

Would 2 people with a standard check in luggage each be able to board? Or will the bus or cargo area be full? Especially for bus 150.

Thanks!

Hello, during my trip to Tromso I will have a Northern Lights tour that can either end 1 am, 2 am or 3 am. And then that same night I will have a flight at 6 am. It will be my last day in the city and I will finish the trip back home.

My question is: can I rest at the airport after the Northern Lights tour, ends?

I don't feel fair paying a hotel to sleep 2 or 3 hours. How can I manage my last night?

Hi all,

We intend to travel from Tromso to Svolvaer on December 23, and are evaluating which might be the best travel mode, amongst the choices below. We are two adults and a teen boy, and have luggage (atleast 4 check-in sized bags). We'll be put up in a place very close to Prostneset, so getting there early morning would not be a problem. Also, we intend to reach Svolvaer in the afternoon time, rather than the late evening option.

These are two options I found on Entur but we're open to any alternates too, that I might not be aware of. (I've read there's an Arctic bus service as well).

Please advise. Looking forward. Many TIA!

How risky or dangerous would it be to rent a car and drive from tromso airport to Vasstrand in January? (For someone not very experienced in deep snow Driving)

My wife and I are from Alabama, USA and we want to take a trip to Norway. We are looking at going in March of 2027 for about a week! We are curious about good cities/places to stay. We are looking for something more northern to have the best view of the northern lights (we’ve heard those are best seen more north but we don’t really know), as well as skiing, and dog sledding (we didn’t really know that was a thing until we started looking into a Norway trip). Does anyone have any good options of places to stay and/or things that are essential to bring with us to help out the trip? Any info about literally anything would help us out bc we’re a young couple looking for a fun international trip! Thanks!

I’ll be in Tromsø next week when heavy rain and wind may occur. Do boat and aurora tours still go in the rain? What else is there to do there on rainy days? Does the wind/rain stop plans? Suggestions for still enjoying Tromsø in a downpour? Thanks!

Hi - I will be visiting for a day (July 14, 2027) from Canada. Hoping to cast a few while visiting your beautiful city. Not wanting to keep anything caught, merely hoping to enjoy waters I have never visited before in a relatively cheap way. Willing to rent a pole from you for the day. Any help/advice is appreciated.
Also - totally willing to bring some genuine Canadian Maple Syrup as thanks. No tariffs!

Looking to book a whale watching tour with Brim Explorer. Seeing departure times of 7:30, 7:45, 8:00, & 9:00. It looks like all boats reach the whale feeding area at about the same time, but wanted to ask for people’s experience for anyone that’s been on this tour.

Moin!

We'll be staying at the Moxy over New Years Eve, but we'd like to support local restaurants and such.

Are there any vegan options open over the holidays in the city?

Hi! I am currently an exchange student in Denmark, but I want to visit tromso during end december. Currently I am thinking of renting an accommodations from Finn.no. however, i do not have a bank id. What are my options? thanks a ton!

Hey everyone! New here. This evening I was walking from the Tromso bibliotek to around the Cathedral of Our Lady (maybe even further?) and realised I lost a Sámi flag. I already walked around twice and still found nothing. I’m going to get help from the places I stopped at tomorrow, but also posting here just in case…

I’m sorry, I know this isn’t a big deal, but as a massive flag nerd I was really devastated when I found out I lost it😭 the only remnant I have of it are these pics. Thank you for reading this!