Chase the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) — Tromsø is one of the best places in the world to see them; take a guided minibus, snowmobile, or boat tour away from city lights.

 

Ride a dog sled (husky safari) — Mush your own team of eager huskies through snowy landscapes.

 

Snowmobile across Lyngen Alps or Finnmarksvidda — Stunning arctic scenery and thrilling speed.

 

Reindeer sledding & Sámi culture — Feed the reindeer, try a sleigh ride, and hear stories from Sámi guides in a lavvu (tent).

 

Visit the Tromsø Ice Domes — An ice hotel with carved sculptures, ice bar, and overnight stays for the adventurous.

 

Snowshoeing or cross-country skiing — Trails around Tromsøya island and surrounding mountains.

 

Arctic fishing trip — Catch cod or halibut in icy fjords.

 

Cable car to Fjellheisen — View Tromsø glowing under the polar night sky.

 

Ice climbing or glacier trekking — For serious adventurers.

 

Whale watching — See humpbacks and orcas chasing herring.

 

Ski touring in Lyngen Alps — Long daylight hours for backcountry skiing.

 

Fjord cruise — Witness ice melting into turquoise waters, see seabirds returning.

 

Visit the Arctic Cathedral — Iconic modern church with dramatic architecture.

 

Wander Tromsø city centre — Wooden houses, cafés, and local shops.

 

Tromsø Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden — Earliest flowers start appearing in May.

 

Experience the Midnight Sun — 24 hours of daylight from mid-May to late July.

 

Fjellheisen to Fløya — Moderate hike with panoramic views.

 

Brosmetinden — Coastal cliffs and ocean views.

 

Tromsdalstinden — Challenging hike to the city’s iconic mountain.

 

Midnight kayaking — Paddle under the golden glow of the midnight sun.

 

Midnight golf at Tromsø Golf Park — Play with endless daylight in the summer

 

Wildlife safaris — See puffins, sea eagles, and seals.

 

Camping on Kvaløya beaches — White sand meets Arctic fjords.

 

Fishing & sea angling trips — Try catching Arctic cod in warm light.

 

Cycling around Tromsøya — Flat scenic loop.

 

Festivals — Bukta Open Air Festival (rock), Midnight Sun Marathon.

 

Hiking in autumn colors — Crisp air, fewer tourists, golden tundra.

 

Photography tours — Capture fjords, mountains, and early snow.

 

Berry & mushroom picking — Local autumn activity.

 

Fjord kayaking — Calmer waters, beautiful reflections.

 

Tromsø International Film Festival.

 

Polaria — Arctic aquarium with seals and Northern Lights film.

 

Polar Museum — Stories of Arctic expeditions and trapping.

 

Perspective Museum — Art, culture, and history exhibits.

 

Mack Brewery tour — The world’s northernmost brewery.

 

Café culture — Cozy up in local coffee shops like Kaffebønna.

 

Shopping for local crafts — Knitted woolens, reindeer hide products.

 

Sauna by the fjord — Jump into icy water for the full Nordic experience.

 

Arctic gastronomy — Taste dishes like king crab, Arctic char, or cloudberries.

 

Walk across Tromsø Bridge — Sweeping views over the city and mountains.

 

Tromsø Library — Architectural gem and warm hangout spot.