Norway travel guide
What to see in Tromsø
The capital of Arctic Norway: northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from February to October
Tromsø highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Arctic Cathedral
A white triangular church, the symbol of the city.
- Fjellheisen cable car
A viewpoint over the city and the islands.
- Northern lights
From September to April, away from the city lights.
- Polaria
An aquarium and centre about life in the Arctic.
- Polar Museum
The history of Arctic expeditions.
Day trips from Tromsø
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
- Northern lights ★ 4.9 (1,958 reviews)
- Whales in winter ★ 4.5 (6,707 reviews)
- Dog sledding ★ 4.9 (2,080 reviews)
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When to travel to Tromsø
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Tromsø are from February to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- December, January
Polar night
In December and January the sun barely rises and it can drop to -25 °C. It’s the best time for the northern lights.
What to do: Proper technical clothing and daytime activities (sledding, snowmobiles) booked in advance.
- from November to January
Polar night in the north
In midwinter the sun barely rises in Tromsø and the Lofoten.
What to do: It’s the best time for the northern lights: save outdoor activities for the daylight hours.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the harbour food stand. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Norway guide.
Frequently asked questions about Tromsø
What to see in Tromsø?
Arctic Cathedral, Fjellheisen cable car, Northern lights, Polaria and Polar Museum.
What to see in Tromsø in one day?
Don’t miss Arctic Cathedral, Fjellheisen cable car, Northern lights, Polaria and Polar Museum. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Tromsø?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Tromsø are from February to October.
What day trips can you take from Tromsø?
Northern lights, Whales in winter and Dog sledding.
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Travel ideas with Tromsø
More in Norway
- Norway guide
- Oslo
- Bergen
- Lofoten Islands
- Stavanger
- Ålesund
- Trondheim
- Geiranger
- Flåm
- Svalbard
- Preikestolen
- Senja
- Alta
Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.