(Translated by Google) Good service, good equipment repair and quick response. (Original) God service, god utstyrs reprasjon og rask respons.

A very peaceful and romantic place. Light sand, clear water. Almost no people — perfect for enjoying nature in solitude. You need to walk a bit to reach the beach, but that only adds to the atmosphere. A great spot for a walk, photos, and quiet relaxation. Especially beautiful at sunset. If you're near Bodø — be sure to visit. This is one of those beaches you’ll never forget.

It's not surprising that this beach is featured in songs and literature from the area. It is highly visited but still pristine. A bit off the beaten track for visitors to Bodø, but this is a bit of tamed wilderness worth seeing. This is fantastic remote beach Mjelle about 15 km out north of Bodø towards Kjerringøy. It's not really red but in parts it has a lot of small red granade stones in the sand. The beach has no facilities at all, so I needed to bring my suppleres for the day. Anyone can find nudity occurs here. However, there is normally more than enough space so no-one won't be bothered by other people. We need to find a spot and enjoy our day and maybe the night to see the midnight sun over Lofoten Islands.

Always a nice view at Mjelle. Red sand, nice and clean ocean and just short hike to get to this nice scenery especially during summer and autumn. 😍

First time experience "Midnight sun" here.... MAGICAL hours ☀️🌞🌅🇧🇻♥️

Best beach ever! Very quiet and romantic.

Awesome viewing,walking around the mountain besides the sea..Like a paradise!!!iloveit much😍😍😍

Perfect place for the midnightsun

(Translated by Google) Warm and good! A peaceful atmosphere that gives a timeless feeling. ✨🍀 (Original) Lun og god! En fredfull atmosfære som gir en tidløs følelse. ✨🍀

(Translated by Google) Nice church from 1883 (Original) Fin kirke fra 1883

(Translated by Google) A cozy church. Been there for a wedding (2014) and confirmation (2020). 2 different priests who in their own way made the sermon memorable, with humor and words for reflection, and one priest also had a fine singing voice. The altarpiece is nice. (Original) Ei koselig kirke. Har vært der i bryllup (2014) og konfirmasjon (2020). 2 ulike prester som på hver sin måte gjorde prekenen minnerik, med humor og ord til ettertanke, og den ene presten hadde også fin sangstemme. Altertavla er fin.

(Translated by Google) Intimate, compact and nice church. A place where you feel at home. (Original) Intim ,kompakt og fin kirke. En plass der man føler seg hjemme.

(Translated by Google) Nice church on beautiful Kjerringøy. (Original) Fin kirke på vakre Kjerringøy.

(Translated by Google) Idyllic place, surrounded by magnificent nature (Original) Idyllisk plass, omgitt av storslått natur

(Translated by Google) Very nice church (Original) Veldi fin kirke

Nice atmosphere, delicious food and great service.

N y d e l i g

(Translated by Google) Cafe with soul! Good food with the opportunity to taste the local dish møsbrømlefse. Pleasant host. Exciting garden! Not just a cafe, but also an experience! (Original) Kafe med sjel! God mat med mulighet for å smake den lokale retten møsbrømlefse. Hyggeleg vertskap. Spennande hage! Ikkje berre ein kafe, men og ein opplevelse!

(Translated by Google) Lovely, small place with lots of ornamental plants and flowers in the garden, cozy living room and outdoor terrace with dining. Very pleasant and friendly service. Lovely cakes. (Original) Nydelig, lite sted med masse prydplanter og blomster i hagen, koselig stue og uteterasse med servering. Svært hyggelig og vennlig betjening. Nydelige kaker.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic food. Pleasant place. (Original) Fantastisk mat. Trivelig plass.

(Translated by Google) Very cozy place. No noisy background music, an experience for both the palate and sight. Clean and neat and very nice toilet. Lovely garden with herbs and all the old northern Norwegian perennials. Will come back at the first and best opportunity 😊 (Original) Veldig koselig plass. Ingen støyende bakgrunnsmusikk, en opplevelse for både gane og syn.Rent og pent og veldig fint toalett.Nydelig hage med urter og alle de gamle nordnorske staudene.Kommer tilbake ved første og beste anledning😊

(Translated by Google) With a lovely plot full of herbs and old benches, an outdoor area with heat lamps and a cozy indoor living room, this is the coziest place in Misvær. They can adapt for vegans with advance notice. The food is lovely (Original) Med en nydelig tomt full av urter og gamle benker, et uteareale med varmelamper og en koselig innendørs stue er dette det koseligste stedet i Misvær. De kan tilpasse for veganere ved beskjed på forhånd. Maten er nydelig

This is the best museum I’ve ever been to that’s based on a writer. If you haven’t ever read Hamsun, this will make you want to read Hamsun. The staff are also super friendly and incredibly willing to answer any questions you may have.

Way more interesting than I expected! Nice permanent display of the writers life, with an interesting concept of each floor representing a new stage in his developnent/condition. Top floors are getting weird and croocked!

Really nice place. Nice and friendly staff. The building itself is worth a visit and the exhibition is wonderful.

Great exhibition and the best cafe/bar in the area.

Lovely museum with architectural elements that builds a great fundament for telling the history of the great author Knutsford Hamsun

Amazing place, beautiful architecture, knowledgeable and friendly staff

Very loving and carefully crafted museum.

Beautiful place but closed on Mondays when we were there.

(Translated by Google) Great gallery with a great exhibition. Highly recommend a visit. Very nice host. (Original) Flott galleri med en topp utstilling. Anbefaler en tur innom. Kjempetrivelig vertskap.

(Translated by Google) Interesting place to visit, in this little village lost at the end... (Original) Lieu intéressant à visiter, dans ce petit village perdu au bout du bout...

(Translated by Google) Very nice. Felt welcome. Fantastic view and the house was so nice. (Original) Mye fint. Følte oss velkommen. Fantastisk utsikt og huset var såå fint.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic gallery (Original) Fantastisk galleri🥰

(Translated by Google) A bit of a weather map but what a nice trip, the gallery at Tranøy was good. Looking at the trip as a whole, it was an exciting trip. (Original) Litt værkart men for en fin tur, galleriet på Tranøy var bra. Ser turen under ett så var det en opplevelserik tur.

(Translated by Google) Very nice gallery 😍 (Original) Kjempe flott galleri 😍

Good hike with awesome views. Average hikers can make it to 1300m which is just before the last narrow rocky ridge to the Stetinden peak. Definitely worth doing.

Not really any good place to stop to really take a look at it, still a very cool shaped mountain

Sydpillaren. 18h car to car. Amazing.

The Summit! Real life soap on Dutch TV

It’s such an awe inspiring mountain, I’m driving past it one my way to work everyday.

The most beautiful mountain in Narvik, North of Norway

Such a beautiful place

I loved this museum - the smaller of two in the centre of Narvik. It tells the story of the Ofoten railway that carries iron ore from Kiruna in Sweden to the ice free port of Narvik for export around the world. There is a simulated carriage where you can watch a film - imagining travelling in the train. There is also a changing exhibition which marked the building of the railway from St Petersburg to Murmansk across the Kola peninsula. There is a cafe area downstairs where you can help yourself to drinks and toilets. There were steps to enter and stairs to get upstairs. It is probably best to check it is open before you go - but it seems to usually open at 10am

Very cute little Museum with a lot of attention to detail. The instant was included in the price. Well worth a visit. Recommend 😊

Nice place with a lot of media. We liked several things, but I let you discover it.

Train is closed, doesn't say so on the website. From what I've seen of the other reviews a lot of the exhibits are now gone

Beautiful situated museum on a hill. The museum covers mostly the industrial history of Narvik. A must see for train fanatics.

Great little place for some local culture and history.ake sure you sit and watch the videos. Great little gift shop too

Small museum but with interesting material about the history of the Iron mining and railtransport to the habor of Narvik.

One of many WWII museums in Norway, like always with a local touch; here about the battle over Narvik, massively destroyed. A must for anyone interested in our recent history as it relates to occupation of other countries.

Learning more about Norway’s history completely changed my road trip experience through the country. The museum clearly shows Norway’s position during one of the most significant wars in human history. Understanding the past, the battles, and the losses also makes us reflect on the present, the future, and the value of life. If you get the chance, it’s definitely worth setting aside a few hours to dive deeper into this part of Norwegian history. The museum is very complete, with artifacts from the time such as letters, radios, clothing, photos, audio recordings, weapons, and even vehicles. It was an intense and transformative visit that I truly recommend!

We had the most wonderful experience in this poorly advertised Museum. We were lucky enough to have a private after-hours tour with the very knowledgeable Alf. We had no idea that we would be so thoroughly engrossed for about 1 ½ hours. The original items housed here are incredible - weapons, uniforms, battle and invasion information and pieces from daily lives. These are things we had only ever seen in movies. Really nice presentation and a really thoughtful, well-curated Museum. We couldn’t believe how small and inadequate the signage is- this is an amazing Museum and deserves more notice.

The museum has a strong focus on the World War II fighting in and around Narvik … to gain control over the harbor (and the steel that was shipped here). Towards the end it asks: How far could you go to for what you believe is right? Difficult question, isn‘t it!? We recommend visiting the museum while in Narvik, in particular if you plan to visit Kiruna.

While the museum was not that large, it was a informative and enjoyable visit.

Excellent museum. Superbly laid out with engaging exhibits and an extraordinary number of local artifacts from WWII. (Even though I'm not a militaria buff, it really captured my interest. It really brings to life the background to Narvik's WWII story by explaining the military campaigns and the impact on the local people). Recommended.

This is a Museum with a story telling the World War II from Norways perspective. Incredible artefacts from the war, including replicas, regenerated voice of war victims, shows and exhibitions. It's best experienced with reading through the captions and listening to the voiceovers on the 'Euseum' app. A third floor has a more general view on wars and the perspectives on killing other human beings. Must visit!

The location of this ski resort is amazing. I loved spending a day here, however it was very disappointing to learn on arrival that there was a skiing competition that was blocking 3 of the 5 available slopes. They eventually opened them gradually. Also, keep in mind there are 2 lifts closed for the season (see attached photo). I don't think this is very clean on their website.

Amazing views from the top. Worth every penny!

Ski in the view of the sea, snowy mountains and the star, even if you are lucky, the northern light. Stunning runs.

The gondolas up to the top gives a beautiful view of Narvik and the sea. Each gondola has 10 seat. 👍🚡 The restaurant at the top only serves simple foods and drinks. 👎 Out of 3 automates for buying parking and gondola tour only 1 worked! 🅿️👎

Rental equipment is very low quality and very expensive for that also. Additionally, the person at the rental was extremely rude of us. He did not understand our English and since he did not understand, he made fun of us. If you can't talk English properly, it's you I should make fun of. Sorry, we definitely won't take a vacation here again. Great job.

Enjoyed the 10 seater gondola ride, took under 5 minutes. No big queues and still enough space with skis and snowboards. People are friendly and staff are amazing to get you sorted for your rental gear. Day pass and rental is all fairly priced. The view from the top is amazing!

The best ski resort in the world. Feels like skiing towards the big fjord and city underneath. Truly fantastic and magical. Thank you for amazing service and smiling people working there, and I'll keep coming back for this.

The only good thing about this park was that the animals had a lot of space, it was really nice to see. However, it is way overpriced for what you actually got to see. The goats and sheep were right near the entrance and you could even go into the goat enclosure if you wanted. The enclosures are set up in a way that makes it very hard to see the animals. If the price was reduced it wouldn’t have been as bad, but any child would have been exceedingly disappointed with the lack of animals. There was only 1 moose (that we could see), couldn’t see the wolves at all, couldn’t see the reindeer, saw the bears, couldn’t see the Lynx, saw the deer, couldn’t see the Musk Ox.

We had the most incredible experience here! Even with the large, natural enclosures, we saw EVERY animal except for the wolverine. I went in with low expectations because natural habitat zoos give the animals plenty of places to get away and hide from the visitors, but that wasn't the case during our visit. We loved it.

We visited the Polar park today in the awful rain but still it was a great place to visit just remember your waterproofs of it's raining as it's obvious out in the open. We arrived and we where greeted At the entrance by a very friendly lady who told us all about the park and some advice on how best to spend our time. We spent over two hours walking around the park enjoying seeing the animals though due to the poor weather we couldn't see the Lynx or Wolverine but it's one of those things you have to expect unless you arrive as they are feeding the animals in the morning. We managed to see all the other animals and it was nice to see they had big enclosures in a very natural environment. After getting drenched in the rain we headed back to the cafe and had lunch which was very nice and even tried a reindeer burger which was beautiful. There was also a well stocked gift shop there too if you fancied a trinket for your visit. Overall a really interesting place to go and see some of Norway's wildlife and learn more about them.

Great zoo, must do the tour with a guide. That makes it great, otherwise you would not see the animals at all. As they just want some food, and they can do some tricks as well.

Park is really nice, great maintained, with a cozy small dining space and souvenir shop at the entrance. On the day of my visit was quite a rain, so I suggest to check up on weather forecast beforehand 😌 If you decide to have a quick bite, reindeer hamburger was 10/10.

Make sure you go on the guided tour, our guide was able to get all the animals except the lynx to come out. Otherwise you can spend hours staring through the trees trying to see any animals

Amazing park, you might not see all the animals unless you go with the feeding at 16.30. but in my opinion that is a good thing, the animals can hide and seek rest. They are not on display like a attraction and the animal wellfair seems really really good❤️ i got to see all the animals❤️

(Translated by Google) Basecamp Senja is a great company that activates tourists (and occasionally local people) around Senja. As far as I know, Basecamp Senja has bases in two places on Senja. Then it can be misleading when people who do not know Basecamp Senja search in Google maps and the result shows that Basecamp Senja is located in the upper harbour. At least that's what today's search shows. (8 Feb 2018). (Original) Basecamp Senja er en flott bedrift som aktiviserer turister (og av og til lokale folk) rundt på Senja. Såfremt jeg vet har Basecamp Senja baser to steder på Senja. Da kan det være misvisende når folk som ikke kjenner Basecamp Senja søker i Google maps og resultatet viser at Basecamp Senja holder til i øvre hamna. Det viser iallfall dagens søk. (8.feb 2018).

(Translated by Google) Pleasant 2-hour boat excursion, guide passionate about the place. Recommended to see Senja from its beautiful sea! (Original) Piacevole escursione in barca della durata di 2ore, guida appassionata del luogo. Consigliata per vedere Senja dal suo bellissimo mare!

(Translated by Google) Very good scheme for tourists and people who want things to do around Senja. (Original) Veldig bra opplegg for turister og folk som ønsker ting å gjøre rundt Senja.

(Translated by Google) Good service, complete history, the little extra. (Original) Bra service, gjennomført historie, det lille ekstra.

(Translated by Google) Fun and challenging. Cool concept! (Original) Morsomt og utfordrende. Kult konsept!

(Translated by Google) Brilliant place. Must be experienced. (Original) Genialt sted. Må oppleves.

(Translated by Google) Totally king! Little experience on horseback, but the ladies have good patience and are good! Big chance for it to be turn no. 2 (Original) Helt konge! Lite erfaring på hesteryggen, men damene har god tålmodighet og er flinke! Stor sjangse for at det blir tur nr 2

(Translated by Google) So many great walks under the midnight sun on the back of Lykke this summer! Viking Horses AS delivers! (Original) Så mange flotte turer under midnattsolen på ryggen til Lykke i sommer! Viking Horses AS leverer!

(Translated by Google) Nice horses with personality, nice staff and great scenery! Recommended! (Original) Fine hester med personlighet, hyggelig personale og flott natur! Anbefales!

(Translated by Google) Very pleasant staff, beautiful locations and experienced horses. (Original) Meget hyggelig personale, flotte lokaliteter og erfarne hester.

(Translated by Google) Engaged and pleasant ladies with very beautiful horses 😁 (Original) Engasjerte og trivelige damer med veldig vakre hester 😁

(Translated by Google) Wonderful people to deal with! (Original) Fantastiske folk å forhold!

best hot chocolate in northern Norway 🇳🇴 the Spanish barkeeper was incredible 🇪🇸

Wonderful place and very nice people! Perfect ski rental equipment in very good quality.

Modern ski resort with spectacular views, and within a 1-2 hour drive you´ll be able to reach a lot of other top attractions as well.

Fantastic place! The slopes and snow keep you sweaty all day and the northern lights come dropping down into your drink at night.

Best viewing spot for Aurora Borealis

Super

(Translated by Google) Simply beautiful, beautiful ski slopes, beautiful nature, beautiful surroundings that you will never forget (Original) Gewoon prachtig mooie ski piste mooie natuur prachtige omgeving gewoon om nooit meer te vergeten

Norges arktiske universitetsmuseum is honestly one of the must-visit places in Tromsø. I’m not really a “museum person” at all. I actually went in just because the snow was heavy, I needed somewhere warm to sit for a bit, and I wanted to use the toilet. But I ended up spending almost three hours inside! The museum is very informative and laid out in a way that makes it easy to follow, even if you don’t usually enjoy museums. I learned so much about Arctic nature, local history and culture without ever feeling bored. It’s the kind of place where you think you’ll just take a quick look around and suddenly realise a few hours have passed. If you’re in Tromsø, whether you love museums or you’re just escaping the weather like I was, this place is definitely worth a visit.

EXCELLENT permanent installations (the dioramas are especially good). But what I found outstanding is the written text. I often find the wall text too dry and academic (written by and for academics versus the general public). Here, it is written in a very easy to understand manner - and it absolutely stays with you - and they have made sure that the installation works in tandem with the information that is being communicated in the wall text.

Very nice and must visit if you have kids. The short facts and video sessions. It was impressive to learn how old the ice in this part of the world is and the part about the Sami culture was really nice. Be careful about parking. No clear signs and we were find NOK660.

If you are in Tromso, take a few hours and visit. The incredible opportunity to learn about the Sami people is worth your time.

A good museum with a nice exhibit on Sámi culture and the people, as well as exhibits on geology and the northern lights. The latter was somewhat disappointing, with not much to see or do. The museum staff were very friendly, but the cafe and toilets were dated. We also went to the museum's once a month event on a Wednesday evening. It was lovely to be in an empty museum and meet some local people.

It is an excellent museum with several exhibitions. I particularly enjoyed the sapmi culture exhibition. As it featured a wide array of items on display. The downstairs cloakroom is handy, and the staff were lovely and helpful.

A must-go for any visitor of Tromsø! I highly recommend walking to the museum from the city center, along the water (~35 min). The museum explains you everything about the geological history of Tromsø and it's surroundings. Also, there's a very pretty exhibition about northern lights upstairs, alongside an exhibition about the history of the Sami population and culture. All in all, I've enjoyed it a lot and spent the whole afternoon here!

Small aquarium but very nice exhibits. Some unique species since it focuses on arctic. It does have areas under construction so it is expanding. It has a very nice seal exhibit with tanks and a walk thru tunnel. 3 seal training sessions as well.

Such a fun place to visit! There are informational videos throughout the day, interactive exhibits and the seal feedings and trainings are open to watch. I would say the entry fee is slightly overpriced, but we still had a wonderful experience.

Little aquarium in Tromso, Norway. Its a fantastic place to bring family and group of friends. A great place to see the seal up close. We where there during winter, and the scenario outside the aquarium was just as great. Theres lots of activities for kids to learn about the oceanic life

Great little place. Watched one of the seal feeding and spent ages watching them swim around. The individual exhibits are really cool too as is the viewing tunnel. Not a big place but we'll worth a visit. Really enjoyed it and they have some very good souvenirs too.

Nice place. Plenty of information accessible, staff is humble and you can shop. Only downside is there internal fixes going on in the building which kid of ruins the vibe and variety of species is limited. If you want to see seals eat, visit at 12:30 pm😄

We absolutely loved our visit to Polaria! It’s such a fascinating and family-friendly place — both educational and fun. The exhibitions, the aquarium, and especially the adorable seals kept us all entertained. Our little boy was so happy that he said, “This feels like heaven!” ❤️ Definitely a must-visit when you’re in Tromsø.

Visiting Polaria was pretty fun. It's a small marine attraction, with some tanks with sealife, and the main attraction being the seal training sessions. Nicely accessible for wheelchairs. Construction work going on at the moment so some dirty and cold areas.

What a wonderful moment to visit this century wood church in Tromso. I went on Monday but it was closed. But I got to see its night view. Luckily I stayed nearby in town. So I went again on Tuesday. When stepped in to the church, I felt amazed of the building and atmosphere. Peaceful and calm. There was a lady playing old piano. Such beautiful piece and real experience. Thanks for keeping such priceless church.

A sacred symbol of the Arctic, this cathedral is Norway's largest wooden church in the world. Built in 1861 by architect Christian Heinrich Grosch, it stands out for its Gothic Revival wooden architecture. It is located in the heart of the city, close to the main street, Storgata. I stayed here for three nights, passing almost every time because of its central location. It is beautiful both day and night, and is peaceful, alive, and calming in itself.

Lovely Cathedral in Tromso city central Norway. This Cathedral is among one of the oldest and most iconic in Tromso, Norway. We visited Tromso during the winter, so we were able to observe this Cathedral both during the day and at night. The color and feel to the Cathedral changes as the sun gone down, yet all we're very beautiful. Theres a few walking tour that can book for the local guide, its highly recommended

Great plaza right in front of the church in the heart of Tromso city. Nice park where you can sit down and relaxe enjoy your books or packed lunch.

A beautiful and atmospheric cathedral right in the heart of Tromsø. The unique wooden architecture and the tall spire make it stand out immediately. Inside it’s calm, bright, and very cozy — a great place to take a short break and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. I really liked the design, the acoustics, and the overall vibe of the place. If you’re nearby, definitely step inside — even a few minutes here leave a really pleasant impression.

nice square in the summer months (i guess also in Winter). there is a good restaurant nearby and some options to have a drink. peaceful place

We attended a midnight concert performance at this site that was enchanting.

Tromso should be visited twice (at least). In summer to admire the midnight sun . In winter for the legendary northern lights.

Tromsø is truly special. The snowy mountains are beautiful, the Northern Lights are magical, and the people are warm and welcoming. Every day felt like an unforgettable adventure. It’s one of my favorite places, and one I could visit again and again without ever getting tired of it ✨🤍🌌

Don’t ask the lady with dark wavy hair and glasses for help, it’s too much for her to be polite. Am sure the other staff are lovely. The staff at the tourist office by the ferry terminal couldn’t have been more helpful.

Next to the cruise ship port that is very easy to identify, located in a building looks like a shopping mall from outside, there are couple clothing stores and a cafe with seating area! The visitor centre are located in the middle of the building, you need to take a mumble from a machine and wait for your turn! The visitor center also has limited amount of items you can purchase! Buses routes also clearly displayed! It is very nice and warm and helpful place!

Helpful, selling Tromso Pass not sure it's worth to buy, in my opinion 🤔 unfortunately not worth 😕 waste of money

Just like any tourist information centre, this is the place to be if you need any info. The staff here are very friendly and helpful, they can help you to book any tour if needed. This visitor centre is very modern, they have some touch screens console for you to search for the info you needed. The souvenirs and gifts sold here are very good quality, worth to buy. However, you can only find booklets/info about the Troms region here, not other regions.

Friendly and helpful personnel. They could speak English, Norwegian, German, Japanese and most likely much more. Through the information desk, a huge variety of activities can be booked. For example: dog sledding or Northern lights chase. Ice climbing etc. The shop features awesome tourist gifts. Including post cards and stamps.

Small place, can be covered within an hour. Bus stop is nearby. Good variety of animals which is good for kids. Overall informative.

A great little museum to learn about all things Artic. We were in Tromso Norway for holiday and we stumbled into this little museum. We were given an English booklet to explain about each room and the history behind. As someone from the tropical its really fascinating to learn about the Artic way of life, the people, the technician, Marine life and much more. A great little museum to check out while in town

What an unforgettable experience when I visited it on 26 March 2025! The Polar Museum in Tromsø absolutely blew me away. It's incredibly well maintained, and every corner is packed with fascinating stories from the Arctic explorers and trappers who braved the extremes. I loved how all the information was available in multiple languages—it made everything so accessible and inclusive. The exhibits are a perfect mix of engaging history, incredible taxidermy, and authentic artifacts that truly transport you back in time. I could almost feel the chill of the polar expeditions just walking through! And speaking of chill—the temperature inside is so well controlled, making the whole visit comfortable, the temperature outside was just -2 degrees. Touching pieces of history and learning about the raw, untamed Arctic life left me deeply moved. A must-visit if you're in Tromsø. You'll leave with a whole new appreciation for the spirit of exploration!

I've learned so much here! At the reception I received an information booklet with lots of engaging and interesting stories, including the North Pole expedition of the Fram ship and the adventures of Nansen. The pieces showed in the museum were a good visual aid for all the amazing stories.

Very informative museum, we learned a lot about the Nordic history and how their life and survival in the past.

Located in the heart of Tromsø, The Polar Museum (Polarmuseet) offers visitors a captivating journey into Norway’s Arctic past. Housed in a charming 19th-century warehouse by the harbor, this museum focuses on the lives of polar explorers, trappers, and whalers who ventured into some of the world’s harshest environments. It's not just a museum—it's a portal into the gritty, courageous world of Arctic survival and discovery. Inside, you’ll find detailed exhibits on legendary Norwegian explorers like Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen, who played key roles in conquering the North and South Poles. Through authentic artifacts, old photographs, and personal journals, the museum brings to life the extreme challenges these men faced, from bitter cold to months of isolation. There’s also a strong focus on hunting culture, especially the lives of seal hunters and trappers who once spent years living in Arctic wilderness. While this aspect can be controversial, the museum presents it with historical context, allowing visitors to reflect on both the resilience and the impact of human activity in the polar regions. Although it’s not large, The Polar Museum is rich in storytelling and atmosphere. The creaky wooden floors and dim lighting make it feel like stepping into a time capsule.

It’s a very interesting museum. Walking through the rooms filled with different exhibits, I genuinely felt like I was stepping through Tromsø's and Norway’s history, and I learned a lot about Arctic life! The only downside was the paper guides - they were a bit too long to read at times. I understand it might be a budget choice, but audio headsets or more consistent English labels on the exhibits would make the experience even better.

I bought tickets for a sea tour in search of whales (Fjord Tours) started with strange things a week in advance. A few days later I found out that in December there is no sun, so I wrote a letter to the tour operator - is it really dark in December and how can you see whales in such darkness! No one replied to my letter. On the day of the tour, the 19 December 2024, from the morning breakfast at the hotel on time delayed, in a hurry had to gather. Got there in time to the meeting point Kaigata St. 6, there was already a lively line at the boat, waiting to board. Here came to the queue man (an employee of the tour company) and said that everyone went to board another boat of the same type. Although there was a boat in the place in a wound up state inside which the service personnel carried out preparatory work to prepare for departure. As a result, all about 15-20 people went to a different boarding place. The controllers at the boarding entrance checked the electronic tickets by QR code. Some of the tour participants, including me, were delayed in boarding because they had to do online registration. That is, you had to enter your personal data on the site of the tour operator. After entering, I chose a good seat for two on the lower deck by the window. But I asked my partner at the same time to see if there were better seats on the second floor than on the lower deck. The partner called upstairs. At the top it turned out that the place was chosen also by the window but for four people sitting next to each other (two against two at the table). Meanwhile the number of tour participants was increasing. In the end the following picture appeared: - at the top half of the participants consisted of Italians, most of whom were quite mature people, over fifty years old. They were noisier and talked louder than the rest of the attendees (non Italians). The tour operator tried to give information over the loudspeaker, but the Italians would not calm down and kept talking and laughing at full volume. Some of them turned on their cell phones on speaker and watched video clips. - A couple of Italians about fifty years old came over to us. Before we could sit down, they started kissing and hugging as if they hadn't seen each other for a long time. And it was obvious that they were playing around. But besides being chatty, they began to drink alcohol, after which there was a terrible odor. Anyone who doesn't drink understands me. The whole tour, on the second floor of the boat, most of the time there were fogged windows, stank of alcohol and cigarette stench. Italians (as I realized) were not interested in what was going on overboard and what was the purpose of the voyage. The main thing is talking, cell phones and drinking alcohol and of course walking back and forth to the toilets, slamming doors and spreading the stench on the top floor. Concluding this message/opinion about the trip I want to add the following: - I don't understand why the first boat was packed with passengers and the second boat was sent half empty? - Why the registration of these passengers tour operator does not conduct at the time of purchase of tickets, and makes you do it again a day before sailing, when it generally flies out of your head. But at the same time the tour operator informs that it is your fault that you did not register your data after the purchase, at the specified time. But I'm sorry, it's not my problem, it's yours. Because I was ready to enter all the data at the time of ticket purchase, so why should I do twice the work and waste my time again?! - Passengers walking every second just because they don't want to sit still even when the boat is rocking on the waves, - noisy toilet doors closing noisily, - Italians talking loudly, - watching videos on their cell phones at a loud volume, - disrespecting others, Anyone who does not like noisy and drinking communities, this tour will not be a pleasant experience with such a community. I regretted buying tickets for this tour at all.

Beautiful scenery and amazing tour guides

Poor facilities on board and a terrible vessel for the trip out. Moored up at a location with major light pollution from the coastline for looking at the Northern lights. The guide !! Was a sales pitch only, terrible and avoid at all costs. Absolute waste of money and time.

(Translated by Google) We had great weather and that was actually crucial for a positive tour with the huskies - we say THANK YOU (Original) Wir hatten superschönes Wetter und das ist dann eigentlich schon ausschlaggebend für eine positive Tour mit den Husky´s - wir sagen DANKE

(Translated by Google) Great tours through Norway (Original) Tolle Touren durch Norwegen

Beautiful place! If you opt for piblic transport you can direct get down at the nearest bus-stop, Very accessible place. And if you really want to visit by walking, I would suggest, stay there till the sunset, enjoy beautiful colors and head back. Its just 2-2.5 kms from harbor area.

An inspiring piece of Nordic architecture with a relatively easy walk over the road bridge from the main part of Tromsø. The cathedral is slightly expensive for admission, and as we went a bit later in the day to see the stained glass lit up we didn't feel we would have had enough time inside for the cost. Other than that, it's a highly recommended place to visit if you are interested in Scandinavian design.

A modern structure sitting atop a hill, walkable from downtown area of Tromso. It is across the main bridge, about half an hour on foot or, by local bus. Since I'm not familiar with the bus route and I love walking, it suits me fine to cross the bridge. Make sure you walk on the path for pedestrians, not one for bicyclists. The wind is stronger across the bridge so bundle up. The cathedral was closed on the day I was in town, but it's nice to see the outside. A tall, erect structure in a giant triangle. There is not much outside to see, no garden, park or anything interesting so I didn't stay around long. Behind it is the route to the cable cars, interesting to take. $60 usd for the ticket if you like an aerial view of the town. The church itself is worth a walk to but unless it is open, visit nearby attractions such as the cable cars.

I visited the Arctic Cathedral on a sunny day, and it was absolutely beautiful. The architecture is so unique, and the light made it shine even more against the mountains and water. The view from there was stunning, definitely one of my favorite spots in Tromsø.

Beautiful piece of architecture! The lights come on at night and it looks even more spectacular. There is a fee to visit it inside. Side walks can be quite slippery so do have proper walking gear or even shoe spikes.

The Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø is truly beautiful. The unique architecture stands out against the surrounding landscape, and the big glass windows make it feel calm. Even just standing outside and looking at it is worth the visit.

A beautiful church, especially in the night. We twice took advantage of the thirty-minute organ concerts which are included within the 80 kroner entrance fee, one a mixed programme, the other Bach. The music was splendid, and the atmosphere so homely and warm.

We visited the garden a couple weeks ago (mid-September) and absolutely loved it! It was a great place to walk around and see so many different plants. The use of rocks for the paths and display was also very creative. This is a great place to visit when it’s not covered in snow!

Stunning views, very walkable hillslopes even for partly disabled, amazing huge international plant collection, and the best landscape architecture outside of Japan! Why? Painstaking selection & placement of every single stone, post, piece of gravel, plant, water features -- far beyond most of the planet's public gardens. No admission fee, no gates, no wait. Just amazing beauty.

Beautiful and free, what more can you want out of a Norwegian attraction. Bonus: beautiful views on the sea and mountains, and a few geocaches for those who are into it. Also a great photo opportunity in a reflective ball. Join another 1000 people who have done the same.

A beautiful botanic garden, with many different plants and flowers. Very colourful, beautifully designed and maintained. Free entrance to the gardens. We loved visiting the gardens and enjoyed our time there.

A great little garden in Tromso! We visited in summer when the flowers were blooming. Best thing is, it was free to enter! It is well maintained and easy to get to, with plenty of parking spots to offer and a nice trail if you are walking or riding your bike. Plenty of flora to see with nice little signs and information. Great little cafe on site, with a self served option. We got the waffles and surprisingly it was really nice! We were lucky to get a fresh batch and we got to top it ourselves. The garden also offers a path to walk to the university and the science centre just next/behind the garden if you wanted to explore more, but it's a great spot to visit if you're looking for a free activity in Tromso.

Great garden spent about 2 hrs here in the autumn and very beautiful scenery here It's about a 40min walk from city centre Free attraction if you have nothing else to do

Really worth visiting. Beautifully maintained garden with lots of plants from different sides of the world with prevailence of Arctic plants. You can rest here surrounded by wonderful plants and air of nice smells. Strongly reccommend.

So many german reviews so i write one in english - not my first language so please be kind. Now the actual review: That was absolutly awesome! We pre booked another Tour from another company but it got cancelled on us last minute because of the autum rain. So we decided to book one day before having this Tour and cakled about cancelation but they were like: we don't cancel unless there is a hazard warnung. Eventhough it was raining cats and dogs it was an absolute Highlight of our Trip! They Provide you with warerproof Equipment, so don't worry about a thing. The dogs want to run and are super friendly, as well are the owners. We had such a great time and hope to return in Winter with snow :)

Completely exceeded our expectations and was the highlight of our trip to Tromso! The whole service; from the explanations, conversation, extra clothing, teas and coffees after the sledding was absolutely perfect! I really enjoyed how you could ride yourself and it wasn’t just on flat ground, you were going up and down hills as well. Such an adventure, I will carry this memory with me for the rest of my life! Everyone in the family is so lovely also.

We had such a great time on this tour. It's a small norwegean family business tucked away in the mountains. So no tourist trap. Even though it snowed a lot we could drive the sled for one hour. What an amazing feeling being out there with these lovely dogs and driving the sled by yourself. Uphill you need to help them a bit so you need to have a little bit of fitness. The mountains around, just stunning. I can recommend it to anyone!!! It's an experience you'll never forget in your life.

Fantastic experience, authentic and beautiful location. Tomas and team keep it simple and make it memorable. The dogs are the stars of the show! Don’t forget to take a lunch and wear comfortable clothing - but good quality oversuits are provided. This is a small family business and well worth supporting - they’re the best!

Fantastic! Exceeded all expectations. The team was great and we learned a lot about the sport. Everything was well prepared and ready to go before we arrived. They had additional clothes and provided warm drinks for after the sledding. The dogs are super friendly and well cared for. Would definitely return to do this again!

Northern Light Dog Adventure does an exceptionally well dogsledding experience. These guys take pride in providing a small group experience and when we went it was just my wife and I which was great because they were able to personalize the experience to suite us. We took the sleds through all types of different, beautiful and challenging terrain and even took us to create new trails! The dogs seem very well taken care of too. If you enjoy the "real" experience, small groups and don't enjoy the large tourist traps this is the place for you.

This is a must visit place if you in the area. Thomas and his furry children made the ride smooth and worry free. Amazing views. Everything is well organized, instructions given were clear. Just use common sense, natural balance, control the speed and enjoy the ride.