Great hike, but it’s heavier and more intense than expected. We did the Dronningruta hike (Queens Route) in August on a very sunny day and the views are stunning but the climb is a lot harder. We started the hike from the main starting point which is across a restaurant. If there’s no parking spots available, try and park on the side of the road. Do not drive down and park on the paying parking unless its absolutely necessary. (All information is in Norwegian and paying is difficult for foreigners with rental cars) After 10km you will be close to a small campsite with a small cafe and some cool graffiti. After that continue via the beach and prepare for a very steep climb back to the starting point. It’s a very intense hike but worth it and great prep for the Kings route!

Very nice hiking, quite difficult but beautiful scenery

An absolute must if you are in vesterålen. Took us about 7 hours from nyksund to stø, with two food breaks and countless photo stops. Recommend mosquito spray for the first part of the hike.

Great hike! Took us 5 and a half hours total but longer if you like a long lunch break

Wow, what a wonderful hike. Awesome views and lot of variations. Long full day hike.

Nice hike. Didnt completed all. views of coast are amazing.

When in/on Vesterålen this is the hike to do! Great views over the island, the beaches and the offshore islands.

Truly an unforgettable experience ! Great marine biologists that explain everything, we saw a lot of orcas and mink whales, we were in awe of the amazing encounters. Bonus : you help protect the animals in the area by doing whale safaris! It was worth every cent!

I was curious to explore Stø and see some whales. One thing to note is that they only do the tour if 20 people have signed up. Furthermore, on the day we were to depart from Stø, the boat would not start and they could not fix it after two hours. Since the weather was amazing, the company was kind enough to rebook us to Andenes for later in the day and we finally had an incredible Orca whale show after nearly six hours of sailing on the fjord under the midnight sun. I would highly recommend this company due to their commitment to making sure that you get to see whales on your safari. I would encourage others to make flexible travel plans and reach out to them by email as you cannot be certain of exactly how the day will unfold. One thing is to be sure, it will be an adventure of a lifetime!!

We had a really amazing day yesterday! The weather was great and the brief before we started was very informative. We started off the safari with many minke whales, which was incredible to see. Eventually we saw a big group of orcas, which stayed for a while around our boat. Remi, the guide said there were around 3 pods at the same time which was super cool. Such a great gift from nature to see these incredible animals in the wild, playing and communicating with each other. Also the staff was super friendly and gave a lot of nice info about everything that we saw during our safari. Thanks a lot for the great day!

Had a really nice experience. Nice to be on the boat for a day. To see Mink whales, dolphins, artic puffins and sea Eagles. We did not see the big whales unfortunately. However, the crew did their absolute best to find some for us. We stayed on the sea for about 9 hours. The crew was enthusiastic and could tell us a lot about the whales! So all with all, did see whales, the crew was nice and good and had a really good experience!

Everything was perfect from the start, the sun, the crew, the pilot whales around the boat… until the crew decides that it was over after less than 4h, we knew nothing about that, we just end up before 2pm on the deck again. I do not recommend the lack of honesty of this company as it’s written everywhere that you’re supposed to come back around 4-6 pm. No effort also for everyone wondering what’s happening; we just have to « speak to the manager ». (Rémi and Eva were super nice btw)

Scam during summertime. All you get to see are some large dolphin species called pilot whales. The larger whales like spermwhales, orka's or humpbacks, feed only in the arctic sea from end oktober untill march. During the summer they live in the mediterranean area. In the end they tell you that you have seen (pilot) whales so the 'whale guaranty' does not apply. We felt pretty ripped-off as we left the ship after 3-4 hours.

We had an amazing experience. The whales were eating and hunting the herring, amazing to see. Also saw loads of Orcas. Captain was very skilled, it was super windy yesterday. Would definitely recommend this boat, friendly staff and felt like they respected the animals. Thanks again for a lovely day!

Bucket List. Must Visit. You will learn Saami culture. Lovely Family who run this deer farm.

Fabulous experience learning about the Sami people and way of life. The reindeer are beautiful,so gentle that you can hand feed them . Highly recommended but wrap up warm

Great experience. Very easy to recommend.

A very good story about SAMI people trough the years, no matter what they will stay united, a reineer soup and walking with the reineers was perfect! THANKS

We had lots of fun at the farm and the owners are caring a lot about their reindeers. Our Guide told us many stories about the saami culture and sang beautiful traditional songs as well as a saami style happy birthday for a friend of me. Thanks for the great experience!

Super lovely and friendly owner. We came there quite early, and she offered for us to wait until the guided tour and feeding of the reindeers started, but we unfortunately couldn't wait as we also had a boat tour booked in Bleik. Reindeers look lovely though and there are two very cute dogs on the property. Don't make the same mistake as us and allow enough time to get the full experience there!!

A fascinating insight into the Saami way of life and culture. We enjoyed listening to the stories, eating home-made reindeer stew, and meeting these wonderful animals.

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.

Lucked out with excellent weather. The crew was awesome and informative. The birds are amazing. Wish I had the right camera equipment! The weather changed rapidly as we came in. Amazing experience to see the birds and the weather!

Can highly recomment, despite not so perfect weather conditions, it was absolutely worthwhile going out on the boat. The tour started exactly on time, Peter gave very good information about the Puffins and all other birds, the captain did a very good job keeping the boat a steady as possible. Thank you for the great experience.

We had a wonderful time, and it was one of the highlights of our trip for sure. The guide was so knowledgeable and gave some really interesting facts and the captain was also so lovely! The sea was a bit rough on the way to the island meaning we only managed to take pictures with one hand but who needs pictures! :) cute, cute puffins and majestic eagles galore :) the memories are forever in our minds. To top it up my granddaughter who was celebrating her 8th birthday (this was one of her presents by choice) got a book with beautiful pictures of all these lovely creatures :)

What a great adventure, thank you! The guide was really nice, together with the captain of the ship they took us to the Bleik søya. That is the mountain where all the puffins are nesting. 50.000 pairs, so 100.000 bird are nesting on this mountain! What an nice view and experience. The Sea eagles we could easily spot, they eat the Puffins as they like them so much… there is a book with pictures you can buy, I would recommend that and just enjoy the safari, the book has way better pictures then you can make. See the last e pictures.

Review: Puffin Safari – A Flappin’ Good Time We picked the sunniest day for our puffin safari—because let’s face it, even seabird fans need to soak up some rays before soaking in puffin facts. The captain, who looked suspiciously like my old headmaster, Mr. Bonfeild—cheerful, incredibly knowledgeable, and clearly loved what he did. That goes for both my teacher and the captain. He navigated the waters with ease and a good sense of humour. Safe to say, he passed with flying colours. (Puffin pun) Our guide, Linea, was fantastic too— informative and quick to point out puffins, eagles, and other local birdlife. The puffins were absolute stars—bobbing, diving, and flapping about like they owned the place. Honestly, they were beak performance artists. And just when we thought it couldn’t get better, we were served fresh cod, with a postcard-worthy beach as the backdrop. It was a true cod classic moment. In short: birds, sun, sea, smiles—this tour was the real squawk of the town. Highly recommend if you want to feel puffinately delighted by nature.

It was a great experience, the captain and the guide were very kind and knowledgeable. We talked with the captain about the differences of our countries and he was really interested and we appreciated it. We saw many puffins, eagles and other birds. To have an even greater experience we suggest to go after 16/17.

Great cruise! We saw many different birds. Not only great puffins, but also eagles, cormorants, seagulls, oystercatchers, guillemots and birds attacking puffins to get fish. The guide and the captain were great. They know a lot about birds, and the island. They showed us different parts of islands. We really had great time! Higly recommend this puffin safari 😃

I got a bit disappointed by the fact many exhibition items were malfunctioning or not working at all, and by the unsurprising technology shown here. I mean this is a space center after all... Also like other said, the price for the entrance is just bonkers. My kids 2 and 4 had a great time in the interactive climbing wall though. (I hope this is a constructive feedback, Andoya Space)

Way to expensive price to do «the trip to Mars» and it’s for kids. Not war I was expecting at all from this «museum».

Very nice place to visit, especially with kids.

Paid 625 NOK for two adults and a kid to see what felt like the world’s tiniest museum and a short movie about the Northern Lights. Blink and you’ve seen it all. If you’re hoping for an epic aurora adventure, this isn’t it—unless your idea of excitement is squinting at a few displays and wondering where the rest of the place went. Save your kroner for something that lasts longer than your coffee break.

VR experience is very fun, as well as the exhibition. Different pedagogical activities to play with. Very nice moment.

I got an welcome of a weird smell not sure what it was do not want to know that it was. We bought tickets that was way overpriced. We bought the travel to mars tickets 400nok for one ADULT! And 225nok for an child. (9-16) there was some uniforms in shitty condition. Sure the training was sort of fun but not really. When we came into the spaceship there were seats with seatbelts. I thought there was gonna be some vibration or get thrown. But no why is there seatbelts then? And then came the last room. You got some vr's mine was a little bit destroyed but still worked. You controlled sone robots surprisingly that was the best place to be. Would I come back? No if you have kids under 9 they could have fun but no. Was it worth it? No there is nothing special there you can learn it on YouTube or search it up on Google. The rating is really bad you should step up your game with this. Or lower the price. Waste of time and money.

Was so Lucky to get a hold of a family ticket with the Mission to Mars and all 5 of us were fully entertained by our roles on the spaceship. Kids were loving it!

An unforgettable experience with Whale Safari Andenes! Everything was incredibly well organized, and the guides and crew were professional, friendly, and passionate. The whales were located quickly by sound, and the boat was positioned at a safe but exciting distance – the views were absolutely breathtaking. We were on a slightly larger boat, which was stable and comfortable, even for families. Onboard, we were served warm soup, coffee, tea, and biscuits – creating a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

What an experience! If you're thinking about doing this just do it! We were supposed to go out on the Thursday but the forecast wasn't looking favourable so the staff got in touch and moved us to the Friday morning instead. We went out at 9am with Sam on a Rhib boat, we were given a water resistant suit and a life jacket and off we went, he was very knowledgeable and we managed to see a few sperm whales, there's a not a question he didn't answer. I think the smaller boat is better it seems to be able to respond quicker to sightings by the other boats out at sea which gives you better chances I guess. Honesty had such an amazing time and we went to the lecture in the cafe in the evening too which was by Sean (I think) that was also fantastic. Thank you to everyone who made it a great experience. We'll be back!

Fun little museum. Could do with some paint to freshen up what is the basement to match the updates which is nice and new. Great facility to use before heading out on your whale wachcing trip.

I joined the whale watching tour on the historic boat Reine and really enjoyed it! The weather was perfect and the sea relatively calm. However, if you are sensible for motion sickness you should not book a tour. The swell is different in a harbour or on a beach than the swell several kilometers out on the sea. Some people still had to use the vomit bag. One incredible thing to point out is the crew: there were several guides on the boat speaking Norwegian, English, German and Spanish and informing you about everything you need to know about whales, dolphins and birds! The captain did a good job in maneuvering the boat in a way that we could have a nice view on the sperm whales without disturbing them to much. Also, make sure that you stay for the free „whale lecture“ at 6 PM! You will learn a lot from an experienced researcher.

As I was travelling in the north of Norway visiting the beautiful Islands Arte the Lofuten -our guide took us to a trip to see the whale in Andenes - first we visited the very interesting museum gathering various species then we travelled to the arctic sea and got the chance to see 3 different sperm whales - it was a great trip worth a visit …

We did do this tour in the mist, on the Juli 13th. It was disappointing as we did chase a whale for about 2 hours, and the tour guide could not give so much information other than what was on a sign / board.

Did the snorkeling tour with them and was not great, do not recommend as there are other options. They would not get close to the whales while other companies do. While others would keep following the some group of whales and jumped in 10-15 times in the exact same day and time our tour was able to get in the water 4 times only.

We got lucky enough to see a group of pilot whales and a sperm whale in one single tour. This was amazing. Our guide and captain where competent, friendly, and made us feel safe. Amazing experience 🤩

Because of the determination of our guide and captain we were so lucky to see pilot whales, killer whales and cherry on top, a beautiful sperm whale just before his dive! What an amazing experience!

We did the whale tour on the historical Reine boat. Saw two sperm whales! The trip was amazing, the hosts were very nice, helpful and specially enthusiastic about the whales. In every action you can see that these people also do the research and appreciate the animals: it's not your everyday tourist location, but an ethical hybrid between tours and science. We talked a lot with our German host Christina, cheers from Finland if you happen to see this! We loved her insights on the subject and also about living in the area. Since these are wild animals, there is of cource no guarantee that you see them every time you go. With this in mind, we were very lucky today and made unforgettable memories! -Adam

Be warned: you will get soaked. Whale2Sea Andenes (formerly Sea Safari Andenes) is not your average tourist boat ride—it's a full Arctic adventure. We got soaked to the bone, right down to our underwear. Even our amazing guide, Francocio, said he'd never been that wet before—and that’s saying something. Despite the weather, he stayed warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. You could see his passion for the whales in every word—and every one of his whale tattoos. The ride itself was bumpy, wild, and at times felt like we were holding on for dear life—but in the best way. The North Sea doesn’t hold back, especially if you're out on a windy day. If you're sitting at the front of the boat, prepare to get the full force of the spray. Swimminh Goggles wouldn’t be overkill. Seriously. Dress warm. Not “a jacket should be enough” warm—Arctic warm. Waterproof boots, thermal layers, and dry gloves are a must! Wellies or sturdy boots are your best bet unless you enjoy soggy cold socks. In the end, it was a tough, raw, and thrilling experience—an unforgettable way to see whales in their natural habitat. Cold, wet, and worth every second. Oh yeah, we saw a sperm whale.

I did two different tours, both amazing experiences with passionate and knowledgeable guides and captains, all set up very well and worth every penny. The only thing missing for me was information about climate change and other human threats to marine ecosystems and cetacean habitats and migratory patterns. Perhaps the idea here is that people don’t pay this much money to be bummed out, but I think this kind of education is crucial and is the whole point to ecotourism, people are that much more receptive in such an awe-inspiring setting.

Great trip, we saw pilotwhales. Crew and service was excellent, everything was clear what to do, you get waterproof overfall suit and a life jacket. Remember to wear layered warm clothes, hat and gloves if not a hot summer day. Our guide Jesus told much Information about the whales and our captain Roni was also a very cool guy and an excellent driver. Some waves but the ride felt smooth. But prepare to get a bit wet 😅

Amazing experience, we both went with the big boat and the rib. I recommend both. On the big boat we were lucky to see both pilotwhales and spermwhale. But when we went with rib we got much closer and we saw 4! Spermwhales very close.. Awesome experience!

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

The bathroom was not it had piss all over the toilet and the ground please fix it + when I orded it took me about 30 minutes to get my food, the walls are too old and service was slow but the rest was nice I recommend to add a fun long slide. 3 ⭐️

Grottebadet is placed in an underground cave, what makes it special and different than other water parks. There are different pools to choose between in Grottebadet. For example the racing pool (which also has a 1, 3 and 5 meter jump), the hot pool, or the normal big pool with a big slide and waves. If you are hungry you can also buy food in the small restaurant which is placed next to the big pool. The prices are a little bit high, but that is normal. It is a great place to visit with your family at any day of the week.

Old pool, mold on the walls. Persistent smell of chlorine. This place needs major repairs. I do not recommend.

It is a unique place for swimming, man made cave like. I just hope they allow people to bring their own food since the cafe is too expensive and kinda unhealthy.

Very nice water park, a good way to both relax and having fun with friends or family! Watchout though, the closing time is 20.00 but they will take you out around 19.30 to do the cleanings. The staff anyway is very polite and nice and the location in an underground cave is very impressive!! If you go there late you can pay only the evening ticket which is around 95 nok.

Fun, lovely and good service!

Very nice bathing place! Great!

Located in the Northern Lofoten town of Harstad , this historical center and the adjacent church and it’s cemetery are a very unique combination of Viking history and the World War II Prisoner of War camp for the Russian soldiers captured by the Nazi Germans occupying Norway . Also added bonus is one of the oldest Viking Churches in Norway .

Very dark inside so it's difficult to read the descriptions. However, outside was very interesting with a Viking lodge and some branch fencing. Only $17 US for seniors so it was OK.

Interesting exhibitions showing timeline of history in the region. Some signs etc only in Norwegian but a lot in English. Take a translator with you to read these texts. Some of the monitors were not working which was a pity. Admission price is a bit high (NOK190 for adults - seniors NOK170). The farm is interesting for kids but you do not see too much of great interest except perhaps for the stave church if you have not seen one before.

Quick bus ride from central bus station. The museum has very comprehensive displays of Harstad’s history from 500 through WWII. Good video about the medieval church that was built here and was one of the largest in the area (you may need to ask the staff to start it for you). There's a lot to see in the museum since it covers such a long period; nicely laid out with combination of objects, recreations of scenes, and excellent descriptive signage. Although the section about Harstad's WWII role revealed a little known (at least to most Americans) aspect of Norway's war experience, I learned a lot about the early, early development and then Harstad's role as a trading/fishing center. Very good museum. There’s a recreation of a medieval farm village next to the museum so I wandered around there - a stave church, sod house and rooster enclosure. Then I walked to the medieval church (5 minutes away), which unfortunately closed so I’m glad I watched the movie at the museum. The hours are usually 11 am - 2 pm, so you have to plan it carefully.

Very cool exhibits! Beautiful wooden church, living farm, amazing scenery.

It is a museum that tells the Trondenes church story in midle age until second world war. The caldeiron is the biggest found,

Interesting but very dark displays. The farmstead next door was beautiful.

Brought my daughter here for an Easter Sunday. Asked if the priest could baptize her with the other children during the mass but apparently it wasn’t appropriate so I don’t know what they are doing here, but it’s not God’s work. It’s a nice museum but it’s run by a bunch of charlatans that do not understand anything about what the church should be. Stay away if you appreciate anything holy! There are plenty of other places to visit.

Rather plain looking Medieval church built since 14th century. I did not see inside , it was closed. There are many headstones in the surrounding cemetery. There is a monument for Russian prisoners of wars died during Nazi occupation. The church is on the water edge and it is serene and beautiful.

Very pretty church with a scenic walk (or quicker bus ride)!

Nice, quiet. Beautiful views. Easy walk during snowy day today.

A very peaceful Christian church, backed by the sea, with beautiful scenery, is the best place to travel and relax

Lovely church but as a non believer, I did not really want to waste time sitting through a service, whish was a mandatory part of out tour. Would have liked more information on history of the church and it's fortification, which is unusual for a church.

We visited today from the Hurtigruten boat with about 100 people. The priest led a short bilingual service for us. It was very special. Thank you.

(Translated by Google) Tried to go out to Adolfkanonene, but it wasn't easy. The Adolf cannons are located in the military area and you must sign up for a guided tour. Was told that if there were enough registrants there would be a turn. I think there is little information about the possibility of a trip. (Original) Prøvde å gå ut til Adolfkanonene,men det var ikke enkelt. Adolfkanonene ligger på militært området og man må melde seg på guidet tur. Ble fortalt at om det var nok påmeldte blir det tur. Synes det er lite informasjon om muligheten for en tur.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic cannons that were once deployed on Hel outside G Danish Poland where the First World War started on 1 Sep. 1939. These 4 were moved to the Trondenes peninsula near Harstad. The foundation still stands at Hel to this day. These guns were originally intended for ships but were instead used for land-based festung Norwegen. Beautifully restored, recommend visiting Harstad. It was last fired in 1957. (Original) Fantastiske kanoner som i sin tid var utplassert på Hel utenfor G Dansk Polen der første verdenskrig startet 1 sep. 1939. Disse 4 ble flyttet til Trondenes halvøya ved Harstad. Fundamentet står fortsatt på Hel den dag i dag. Disse kanoner var egentlig tenkt til ship men ble istedenfor brukt til landbasert festung Norwegen. Flott resetaurert anbefaler å legge turen innom Harstad. Sist den ble avfyrt i 1957.

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, we were unable to visit it, as it is a military area that requires advance booking and reservation. It is sad to have to take a bus and walk further to discover it. (Original) Infelizmente não pudemos visitar, pois se trata de uma área militar que demanda um solicitação antecipada e reserva. Triste é ter que pegar um ônibus s fazer mais uma caminhada para descobrir isso.

(Translated by Google) Tired place hard to get in and impossible to get out. (Original) Sliten sted vanskelig å komme seg inn og umulig å komme seg ut.

(Translated by Google) Fascinating war history. (Original) Fasinerende krigshistorie.

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.

(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.

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) 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.

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.

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.