Tromso (Norway) in 1 day, what to see and do at the “Gateway to the Arctic”

29It is known as the Gate to the Arctic, and it is one of the few large cities that you find in the region of Lapland Norway, and the last major city on the route to the North Cape.

Indeed, it is the capital of Northern Norway, and on a trip through this area of ​​the country, it is a platform to take the leap towards the lofoten islands, or for reach the North Cape.

From Tromso can road trip to the North Cape, but you also have the option of a short plane flight to Hammerfest, as I did on my last trip.

Or, you can also use the boat, either on board a great cruise or on the mail boat Hurtigruten.

The best things to see and do in Tromso in 1 day

With 66.000 inhabitants, Tromso It has some corners that are worth knowing.

To begin with, I can tell you that its colorful wooden houses give it the characteristic charm of towns and small Norwegian cities.

Specifically, in the port of Tromso several colorful facades follow one another, and you also find the small Historic neighborhood de la ciudad.

The city is located within a fjord on a large linked island that is linked to the mainland by a long bridge and tunnel.

How to ride the Tromso funicular

The best way to appreciate this location is, without a doubt, ride the Tromso funicular al viewpoint of the mount Storsteinen.

Although this mountain that rises next to Tromso It is slightly less than 50o meters high above sea level, from the aforementioned gazebo You have excellent panoramic views of the area.

When I went up in May during one of my recent travel to norway, a heavy snowfall coincided which, according to what they said, is not usually so common in this spring season.

This prevented us from seeing the location well. Tromso on the island, although I made up my mind days later when on the flight back to Oslo we fly over Tromso on a completely clear day.

Tromso Arctic Cathedral

Another notable corner of Tromso is known as Arctic Cathedral, which is actually a parish church (not a cathedral).

Built in 1965, its modern design with white concrete is sure to remind you of the famous building of the Sydney Opera.

However Tromso Yes, it has a church with the title of cathedral, a large wooden building that you can see in a park in the center of this small city.

Polar Museum in Tromso

En Tromso There are also museums, highlighting the Polar.

During your visit you will be able to see the exhibition of numerous objects and recreations of the adventures of famous people Norwegian explorersas the Amundsen,

On Polar museum You will also see stuffed animals that represent the fauna of the Arctic area, such as polar bears, seals, walruses, etc...

This Tromso Polar Museum It is a curious visit for children, but they will also find it interesting to see the small tromso aquarium,

Polaria Aquarium in Tromso

Known as Polaria, you will be struck by the spectacle that seal mealtime always turns into.

And for your visit, keep in mind that in Tromso you can sign up for excursions to carry out various annual, so much in summer , the in winter.

Excursions and activities in Tromso

An example is the dog sled tour, whose experience I lived in a recent trip to Norwegian Lapland.

This winter activity takes place around Tromso, where among some beautiful snowy landscapes you find a farm of husky dogs.

In this enclave you will do the excursion in dog sledding, which takes you an hour, and then you will have time to see the puppies of this breed of dog that is so resistant to the cold.

Here you have information about excursions and activities in Tromso, among which in winter they highlight the Reindeer sleigh ride and visit to a Sami camp, as well as a northern lights tour, to see this great phenomenon of nature.

From this Norwegian city you can also sign up for boat cruises, such as the arctic fjords cruise.

Best Photos of Tromso

Below you have more photos of Tromso, the largest city in northern Norway.