Timeline
14:27
Pick up a Mack beer at Ølhallen. This beloved local pub is just a short walk from the museum and opens at 09:00, giving you plenty of time to grab a drink before heading out.
14:57
Walk to Polstjerna. The preserved seal hunting vessel sits right next door to Polaria. Arrive early to explore the deck and get your bearings before the light shifts.
15:27
Watch the golden light wash over the harbor. On October 15th, the sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the maritime history around you.
16:12
End the evening at Skarven. This long-timer serves excellent fish and beer in a 1920s margarine factory setting. It is open daily from 11:00, so it is ready for your post-sunset wind-down.
Local tip
Polstjerna is part of a combined entry with Polarmuseet, Tromsø University Museum or Polaria. Check the route if you want to visit the other museums as well.
Check before you go
- Polstjerna is only open from June 15th to August 15th between 11:00 and 17:00.
- For an October visit, you can view the exterior and grounds, but the interior may be closed as it is a seasonal museum.
Worth knowing
- Ølhallen is open at 14:27 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tromsø (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).