Witness the extraordinary phenomena of the ‘Northern Lights’ in Tromso. By night, enjoy the effervescent atmosphere of the world’s most northerly university town and sample fresh fish dishes in myriad local restaurants. By day, enjoy a thrilling husky safari, go ice kicksledding, ice fishing or innumerable other safari excursions.
‘The Northern Lights’ or ‘Aurora Borealis’, to give them their proper name, are a natural phenomenon, totally unpredictable but a magnificent spectacle when atmospheric conditions are just right.
And it was from an observatory, just North of Tromso, the Norwegian scientist Kristian Birkeland gave the world the first scientific explanation for the Aurora. He observed how electron rays from the sun collided with the earth’s magnetic field and followed it down to the magnetic poles creating an explosion of light.
Visible from November to April, Tromso is one of the world’s best spots from which to see the lights as well as being a city in which to enjoy yourself.
We can’t guarantee you’ll see the Northern Lights (no-one can) but we can promise the best chance possible - and numerous excursion options to make your trip one to remember.
Tromso is one of our favourite and most popular destinations, Don't just take our word for it, here is a review from one of our clients who has just returned from Tromso!
The Hotel With is down close to the quayside in the city centre with Tromso Sound on one side and the city’s historic centre on the other. Close by are the Arctic Botanical gardens, Mack Brewery, Arctic Cathedral and several restaurants and bars. All 76 rooms have air conditioning.
~ Waterfront location ~ Non smoking rooms ~ Restaurant
In the heart of Tromso the Ishavshotel's futuristic maritime inspired design and wharf end location overlooking Tromso sound, the inner harbour and the arctic cathedral makes it probably one of the swishiest places in town! The hotel has 2 restaurants and 2 bars both at the fjord end of the hotel with spectacular views out over the sound. All 180 rooms have TV, telephone, mini-bar, trouser-press, hairdryer and private WC/shower. These are all styled in a modernistic Nordic fashion with the twin's furnished in pine and with muted hessian and brich red fabrics.
~ Waterfront location ~ 2 Restaurants ~ 2 bars ~ Central location
Cruise offshore in the evening into the ocean away from the city light's and into the darkness. Sail on the fishing boat ‘Havcruise’, spotting for the aurora to burst out over the Sound.
Price Includes:
Duration: 3 hours
Departs: 20:00
Exploring the spectacular winter landscape of Tromso's surrounds, on a self guided trek trip. You'll catch sights of the fjords surrounding Tromso and perhaps get a close look at some arctic wildlife! Back at base you can rest up in a traditional Sami tent and enjoy a warm lunch of traditional Sami 'Bidos'.
Price Includes:
Duration: 4 hours
Departure times: 09:45
Through the Finn valley along a 15km trail from Camp Tamok to Lake Tamok where you can try your hand at ice fishing! Driving in pairs you can swop round half way so each person can have a go at driving. The contrast between tundra, lake and mogul like terrain provides the ultimate snowmobile experience from speeding to crawling.
Price Includes:
Duration: 7 hours (4 1/2 hours snowmobiling)
Departure Times: 08:45 or 16:45
You can choose to sit in the sled or mush your own team of huskies! Along the way enjoy the arctic coastal nature with fantastic views over Tromsø, surrounded with white covered mountains and long fjords. You will also get the opportunity to meet the teams newest arrivals! If you choose the evening safari you may even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
Price Includes:
Duration: 4 Hours
Departures: 09:45 or 18:15
Escape the city's urban lighting and travel out to the Troms Wilderness Centre where you can enjoy the warmth of a Sami lavvo's open fire over which you can grill sausages and sip hot local berry juice in between spells lying on reindeer skins starting skywards for the Northern Lights. In between aurora sightings you can also visit the centres husky kennels.
Price Includes:
Duration: 4 hours
Departs: 18:15
November - April ~ Daily
Hotel With
Rica Ishavshotel
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