What to do in Troms

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Finnsnes which includes mountains and general coastal views

Finnsnes featuring a lake or waterhole, a fountain and a luxury hotel or resort

Harstad featuring boating, landscape views and general coastal views

Harstad which includes a coastal town and general coastal views

Harstad which includes general coastal views, boating and a marina

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1. Tromso Cathedral

Notice the exquisite stained-glass windows as you enter the beautiful Tromsø Cathedral. Admire the open wooden interior and the stunning replica painting of Christ’s resurrection by Norwegian romantic painter Adolph Tidemand. This great church is one of the largest wooden cathedrals in Norway.

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Tromso Cathedral showing a church or cathedral

2. Polar Museum

See exhibits about Norway’s polar seafaring tradition in the Polar Museum. Study the ships and equipment that made these dangerous expeditions possible and learn about the courageous people involved. The Polar Museum is located in the beautiful and lively city of Tromsø in northern Norway.

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Polar Museum featuring a statue or sculpture

3. Polaria

Learn about the ecology of the Arctic from a number of educational displays at Polaria. See bearded seals swimming in a large tank and view an exhibit about clams being used by researchers to identify changes in the arctic marine ecosystem. This aquarium has been designed as a resource to educate visitors on the region’s marine life and the effect of climate change on the Arctic.

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4. Tromso University Museum

Tromsø University Museum, the largest museum north of the Arctic Circle, consists of four departments open to the public. Visit the Tromsø Museum department and discover displays on the Samis, the indigenous Finno-Ugric people residing in the Arctic area of Sápmi. Wander through the Arctic-Alpine Botanical Gardens and learn how these gardens function during the summer’s midnight sun phenomenon. See the MS Polstjerna, a seafaring hunting vessel.

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Tromso University Museum featuring signage

5. Polar-Alpine Botanical Gardens

The Polar-Alpine Botanical Gardens are considered the northernmost botanical gardens in the world. These gardens must support a unique diversity of plant life in order to withstand about 7 months of snow coverage in Tromsø. Discover plants from native ice beds in Svalbard, a remote terrain made up of frozen glaciers.

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Polar-Alpine Botanical Gardens showing flowers

What to do in Troms

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Tromso Cathedral

This 19th-century wooden Protestant cathedral is highly regarded for its Gothic Revival architecture, imposing bell tower and striking interior artwork.

Arctic Cathedral

After visiting Arctic Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tromsdalen. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's northern lights views.

Polar Museum

Get insight into the history of many polar expeditions and learn about Norway’s heritage of bear trapping and arctic travelers in this intriguing museum.

Polaria

Designed as an educational center, this aquarium features knowledge-based exhibits, display tanks with local marine life and a panoramic cinema.

Segla

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Segla during your travels in Lenvik.

Tromso University Museum

See interactive exhibits, wander through exotic botanical gardens and learn about Norway’s polar seafaring tradition in the departments of this exceptional museum.

Polar-Alpine Botanical Gardens

Admire exotic plants from Chile, Africa and Turkey, along with a large collection of alpine and arctic flora in these beautiful public gardens.

Bardufossen

Enjoy stunning views of this roaring waterfall or cast a line and hook a sizable trout in the river that courses through pine forest and farmland in Maalselv.

Tromso Fjords

Explore the great outdoors at Tromso Fjords and enjoy the northern lights views during your trip to Tromsø. Discover the cosy cafes in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

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