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Tromsø

Tromsø (Northern Sámi: Romsa, Kven and Finnish: Tromssa) is a city of around 78,000 people (2023) 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 infamous nightlife in a bustling, tiny city. All of it, though, is surrounded by spectacular scenery that is visible from everywhere in town.

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    Arctic Adventure

    Dog sled tours, glacier walks, kayaking expeditions and hunting. Your best bet if you are looking for more adventurous options.

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    Chasing Lights

    Northern Lights chases with professional photographer and aurora hunter. The only company that provides personalized all-inclusive Northern Lights holiday packages including accommodation, airport transfer, dog-sledding, reindeer sledding, snowmobiling, fjords excursion, whale watching and ice fishing.

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    Lyngsfjord Adventure

    In winter, dog sledding, reindeer sledding and snowmobiling, along with Northern Lights visits are available at this dark location in a dry climate, good for Northern Lights watching. In summer, the adventurous can join glacier walks, mountain hikes, mountain biking and canoeing.

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    Snow-Travels

    Northern Lights tours with a campfire dinner with MREs, roasting sausages and marshmallows. Depending on the conditions you may go over the border into Finland.

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    Troms Turlag

    Operates mountain refuges in the mountains on the mainland side, from North to South Trollvassbu, Nonsby, Blåkollkoia and Skarvassbu. Non-members can stay here from kr 200/night. You just leave the sum there, and make use of woodfire and gas for cooking. Bring a sleeping bag.

    Wed 12:00–16:00, Thu 12:00–18:00, Fri 12:00–14:00

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    Tromsø Alpinsenter

    The city's ski station. It's not the best ski station in the world, but is more than steep enough for most people.

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    Tromsø Friluftssenter

    Reindeer sledding and Northern Lights visits. Their location to the north of the city lights means they are a good place to watch the Northern Lights.

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    Tromsø Villmarkssenter

    Dog-sledding, hiking and sea kayaking. In winter, they run a smooth operation with two daily dog sleddings, in the morning and in the evening. They are a 25-minute drive from the city.