Tromsø
Norway
Tromsø is a municipality in Troms, Norway, at an elevation of 20 m. Creators show green and purple Northern Lights over snowy mountain peaks and coastal waters, and killer whales surfacing in the fjords to feed on herring.
- Type
- municipality of Norway, organization
- Location
- Norway
- Within
- Troms
- Elevation
- 20 m
- In videos
- 1 on Travelnetic
Facts from Wikidata (CC0).
Tips from creators
- Creators point to guided night tours as a way to view the Northern Lights in Tromsø. See the moment ↓
- Creators show orca watching done from small research and tour vessels alongside the whales. See the moment ↓
What creators show here
Vivid green and purple aurora ribbons illuminate the Arctic night sky directly over snowy mountain peaks and coastal waters around Tromsø. Located directly within the auroral oval, the area is one of the premier global destinations for guided night tours to view the Northern Lights.
Aerial shots capture a pod of killer whales surfacing and spouting in the dark winter waters of the Tromsø fjords to feed on herring schools. Seabirds circle above as tourists observe the whales swimming alongside small research and tour vessels.
Tours and experiences at Tromsø
- Tromsø: Arctic Landscapes Hiking / Snowshoeing Tour in the wildfrom $182.57 per person · 5.0★ (26 reviews)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Starts
- Meet at the start point - Please meet by the old wooden Music Pavillion (Musikkpaviljong) 10 minutes before the tour start.
- Languages
- English (guide), Norwegian (guide), Italian (guide)
- Includes
- Warm expedition soup, vegan/lactose/gluten free option available. Cookies and hot beverages; Photos from the tour; Transportation aboard a 4x4 premium off road vehicle; Hand & foot warmers insoles for your own boots
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Tromsø: Easy Winter Kayaking Tour with Seal Watchingfrom $209.13 per person · 5.0★ (22 reviews)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Starts
- Meet at the start point - We will meet outside of Tourist Shop Tromsø Harbour (Kirkegata 2) in Tromso center 8.45 a.m.(Guide is having a sign…
- Languages
- Finnish (guide), Norwegian (guide), English (guide)
- Includes
- All the needed equipment for kayaking, together with drysuit we are wearing; Snacks
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Tromsø Norway - Small Group Aurora Hunt Tour with a local guidefrom $253.39 per person · 5.0★ (18 reviews)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Starts
- Meet at the start point - The meeting point is by the Magic Ice Bar in Kaigata 4. Be there a few minutes early andt we can leave on time.
- Languages
- Norwegian (guide), English (guide)
- Includes
- Thermal suits available upon request; Tripod available on request; Local snacks and a portion of hot stew. Vegetarian and vegan options available on all tours.; Professional photos delivered the next day
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Tour in Spanish of the Aurora Borealis in Tromsø with photos includedfrom $231.42 per person · 5.0★ (12 reviews)
- Tromsø Fjordland 8 Guests Pro Northern Lights by the Arctic Seafrom $320.88 per person · 5.0★ (46 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tromsø?
Tromsø is in Norway. It is a municipality of Norway.
Is Tromsø worth visiting?
Creators describe Tromsø as lying directly within the auroral oval and as one of the premier global destinations for guided night tours to view the Northern Lights.
How long do tours of Tromsø take?
The 3 tours with details shown on this page run from 5 hours to 6 hours, according to Viator. Check each listing for the exact schedule.
How much do tours of Tromsø cost?
Experiences that include Tromsø on Viator start from about $182.57 per person. Prices change and depend on the date, group size and what is included, so check the listing before you book.
Is a guided tour of Tromsø worth it?
Viator lists 5 experiences that include Tromsø. The top-rated shown here, "Tromsø Fjordland 8 Guests Pro Northern Lights by the Arctic Sea", has 5.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews. Reviews and ratings are shown by Viator and change over time.
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