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.

One of Tromso Norway most iconic modern building in town. The church is absolutely beautiful from the outside and when take pictures from the city central, theres a lovely background of this church, snowy moutain range and fjord in the forthground. We bought a ticket to go check out the church on the inside, there is not much to see. It's high suggested to get the church from the outside

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.

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.

As others have mentioned this isn't a cathedral, but it's an interesting church nonetheless. Entrance is 60 NOK, bit you can just enjoy it from the outside. There is 4 hours free parking in the rear car park.

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.

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.

We loved it here! We watched the showings in the theatre about arctic wildlife in Svalbard and the Northern Lights which we enjoyed. Then we watched the seal training and feeding which was amazing. We loved walking through the aquarium too and seeing the other animals. We spent a good couple of hours here, if not more. Well worth the money!

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.

We absolutely loved it! A great place for the whole family. The seals were the highlight — graceful, clever, and fascinating to watch. The exhibitions are engaging and educational, offering insight into Arctic nature. We stayed for about 2 hours, but we could have easily stayed longer. The family ticket cost 740 NOK (around €70), which is worth it. Parking cost 60 NOK for 2 hours. The staff was friendly and helpful. The souvenir shop is excellent, with a wide selection of gifts and keepsakes. Highly recommend, especially for families with kids!

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.

We spent a good couple of hours here and learned a lot! We were given a paper guide in English as not all of the exhibits are translated, and we found it easy to use to follow the exhibits. We really enjoyed it and found the information very interesting.

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.

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.

Midnight sun vibes ☀️ Romantic even in the mist & clouds. …even though it wasn’t the full midnight sun, the sky was still magical. The museum was lovely too, though more info would make it even better. Note: it closes at 11 pm — so if you want to wait for the midnight sun, better arrive earlier or you might miss it. Met many bikers riding along here — real superpowers, true legends 🚴‍♂️✨ #respect

The nature of our trip was that I was able to see scenic views of the Nordkapp on the cruise in, through a visit to the site, and then on the cruise back out again, allowing different perspectives and great scenic color shots. A short way from the Nordkapphallen, the barrier along the cliffs disappeared so it would have been quite possible to go 'too close' to the edge. Children and animals should be closely monitored in the area.

An amazing place. Inside and out. Great film, and museum. Over all, a bucket list place. Very nice bakery and restaurant. We were here 90 minutes, needed 2 or 3 times longer.

Amazing! You must see it with your own eyes. It's not at all like what I expected from the many pictures. The journey itself was much harder than anticipated and a great experience. Anyway, we finally made it!!!

North Cape is an absolutely stunning place! I highly recommend visiting—it’s perfect for photos and an unforgettable experience. Whether you go in winter or summer, the scenery is incredibly beautiful in its own unique way. A must-visit spot!

Its an awe-inspiring destination perched at the very northern edge of Europe! The dramatic cliffs soar 300 mtrs above the churning Arctic ocean. Driving there itself during the months of November makes it feel like you are embarking on a true adventure - miles of stark, tundra - coated terrain unfold along the winding road from Hanningsvåg. As you reach the iconic globe monument the vast horizon stretches endlessly. A must visit and add it to your bucket list!

It’s a crazy tourist trap unless you have a clear day, which you only know when you’re almost at the top, I would not bother . Enjoy the drive and stop at large car around 10 minutes before the paid parking at the top. It’s a beautiful drive . We drove up on a sunny day and by the top we were in the clouds . Not worth the parking fee just for a photo .

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

Lofotr Viking Museum offers a fascinating look into Viking history with its realistic longhouse, detailed props, and knowledgeable tour guides full of interesting facts. Unfortunately, many of the hands-on activities like archery and axe throwing only operate in summer, so there wasn’t much to do during our visit — but it’s still well worth a stop if you’re in Lofoten.

I liked that everything is included in the price. The beginning of the museum where you listen, is a little short and could have improvement, but the rest is very good. I like the longhouse, axe throwing and arrow shooting. It's also a boat included to top the experience. Unfortunately I was a little too cold to try it this day, but looks fun. It has also a souvenir and taxfree shop.

Very friendly and enthusiastic staff. The information and relics were really good. The long house was very immersive, we sat for the lamb soup…tasty. My teens and I enjoyed the minute walk to the archery, axe throwing, light hearted forest games and boat ride. A really good 3hours.

One of my highlights for the area, wasn't expecting it to be quite as amazing as it was. The Viking sailing experience is phenomenal (last boat at 4:30pm). Running horses, axe throwing, archery, and all the staff are so pleasant!

The museum is really interesting, beautifully built and the personell is super friendly and open to questions. Also the prices on the area (e.g. coffee = 30NOK) are fair for norwegian standards. There is plenty activities to try out on the big area (e.g. sailing the repliqua of a viking ship, axe throwing, etc.). So why only two stars? I was actually negatively surprised that is such a friendly surrounding still a horse is offered for kids to sit on - a living being which would like to stand on the big field of the museum with it‘s animal compagnions instead of being climbed by little annoying humans who in most cases not know how to properly treat an animal - and are obviously not teached a this place. Especially when five meters away a sign is praising the norwegian horse race - what a disonance between respect and misuse. W/o that animal abuse 5 stars would be well deserved.

Such a disappointment for an adult visitor. The museum has great potential: the reconstruction of the longhouse is impressive, the artifacts on display are interesting, there's a film intended to immerse you in Viking life, and you can even sail a dragon boat! So what could possibly go wrong? Well, the longhouse exhibition contains almost no information in English—except for a small panel about mythology. As a result, we simply walked through a beautifully designed exhibit without gaining any real insight. I teach at a university, so I’m fairly tolerant of dry or academic content. However, the audio guide for the main exhibition has a very poor ratio of useful to irrelevant information. You have to listen to a lot of unnecessary stories just to find a few meaningful facts. The film offers no historical context—it’s merely an emotional (and slightly melodramatic) visual portrayal of one jarl’s life, again without providing much educational value. Finally, we wanted to sail the dragon boat. After a 15-minute walk to the lake, we discovered that we could only sign up for a ride an hour later. I really don’t understand why registration isn’t handled at the museum entrance - this would save visitors time and frustration. To sum up, you can have a nice experience here as an adult visitor - just don’t expect to learn much about Viking history.

Not such a big museum where you mostly see the artifacts, such as clothes, weapons and coins, from few hundred years ago. If you expect some Viking fight demonstrations or so, you won't see them here. There is a big outdoor area with some animals and also a separate building where you can see craft making. I especially appreciated activities outside where you can play some outdoor game or shoot an arrow. The activity places are not that clearly marked, though, so you might walk a bit around before you find them all. The shop at the end of the museum is quite big and you will find a lot of both viking themed and other souvenirs. I recommend to bring your own headphones, as you might listen to an audio guide through a museum app on your phone.

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.

One of the most special experiences you can have. Watching the sun not set but "spend" 24 hours in the sky is an inconceivable experience. The site is wonderfully organized and the surrounding landscape is very special.

You have to pay 30€ each just to go inside the building to be able to have a coffee, and visit the gift shop. It is the first time that I have had to pay to go into the foyer of a museum or to spend money at their cafe. Very disappointing! They have a captive audience. They say you get the displays and film included. The 15 mins film is ok but the displays are very poor. This doesn’t add up to 30€. For the thousands of tourists there each day, it is really the only place you can go to the toilet. Ok, there are a couple in the car park but they are not enough. You had to queue for at the single ticket window, which is not nice if you have come on a bike in cold weather. On the positive side, the freshly made waffles with jam and cream tasted very good and were a reasonable price for the tourist trap.

Cool place, even with fog - out of the world experience. Only thing is that even to visit the shop there, you have to pay quite a lot of money to get into the building. So, we decided to stay outside and enjou the "views" we got from there.

Special place to visit the edge of Europe, but it takes a long time to get there to just say: I've been there. Maybe better to stay there a bit longer and hike along the fjords if you are travelling by campervan.

Under this dome lie about 5 levels of exhibits, a theatre, museums, a seabird exhibit, a grotto, a cave of stars, diorama's, information on its significance during WWII, and a cave of seasons where a loop plays of the changing sky and seasons. Also to be found is a chapel. Well worth exploring so take at least a hour of your visit for this, possibly more if you want to linger.

When you've traveled this far north to North Cape, spending extra time at Nordkapphallen just makes sense. Be honest are you going to come back anytime soon? While the entrance fee is a bit steep, remember that part of the proceeds helps maintain this incredible, remote area and you can walk in and out as much as you want. Inside, you'll find clean sanitary facilities, a beautifully shot cinematic film about the North Cape, and a great Thai photo exhibition from a cherished king, Chulalongkorn (Rama V) of Siam. It's also a fantastic refuge from the Arctic winds, offering a comfortable indoor scenic view of the North Cape. The museum is compact but nicely curated, though admittedly the "Cave of Lights" might be a bit underwhelming. Still, it's perfect for grabbing unique souvenirs or a certificate (making your visit official) at the post office. I loved settling down with a coffee and cinnamon bun, sheltered from the elements, just watching the flow of visitors. That said, I highly recommend a visit – it truly enhances your North Cape experience and provides a cozy break. If you're still not sure, think about the small fortune you already spent on gas money. Doesn't it make sense to comfortably prolong your stay with a few hours?

Great space to look at the exhibitions, drink your coffee with a waffle with a great view, and good prices at the gift shop. The problem is the huge entry fee in addition to the parking fee...

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.

We spent over two hours here and really enjoyed it! The exhibits are so interesting, I especially enjoyed the Northern Lights one which had really good videos on display about the science behind how it works, and the myths about the lights historically. It was disappointing that the Sámi exhibition on the top floor wasn’t in English, we weren’t able to read anything, only look at the displays.

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.

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!

The open air concept of the museum is fantastic. This is a must visit especially in the snow-free periods, as you can walk along rock carvings from thousands of years ago. The pathes are prepared very nicely and are easy to walk.

Excellent small museum about the history of the area. The petroglyphs were very interesting to see, but a lot of the uncolored ones are depending on lighting very difficult to see. The area is beautiful while walking the path to see the petroglyphs. If you are short on time the short path is an easy walk with plenty to see. This section has the painted glyphs which makes them very easy to see. The audio tour is very good which can be run by your cellphone.

This was Magic! Seeing all this rock engravings outside the Museum, with very good information. And the inside was really stunning! On the latest state of the art for knowledge transfer. A Lot of information about the historic cultures and Norwegian history packed into various stations of interaction and edutainment. Could have stayed for the whole day!

Fantastic place to visit absolutely amazing to learn the history of Norway and see the rock carvings. Very informative and has a nice cafe with good food too. Amazing that the toilet in the building is part of a bomb shelter too that was a bit surreal. Staff where also very friendly.

Very interesting piece of history and beautiful views. Three indoor exhibitions. Two circuits outside, shorter and longer or you can combine both. Dogs are not allowed inside, but allowed on the outdoor circuits, which is great. Large parking. We spent about two hours here because we arrived late, but it was still worth it. The indoor areas close at 5pm, but you can stay in outside part after 5pm.

If you are someone who enjoys visiting exhibitions, this museum is ideal for you. It not only presents the history of ancient stone carvings, but also offers a range of other fascinating historical exhibits. Unfortunately, due to snowfall, the outdoor section was closed to visitors.

Amazing experience with mind-blowing views. Easy to get to from main Alta bus station £2.50 RTN.

We had so much fun. The bartender/ barman from Rome was really friendly and helpful! You have to try the ice slide. Fascinating ice sculptures related to runic mythology. Excellent alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks with a variety of flavors, sitting at ice tables on warm furs! I chose apple and cinnamon, and it was fantastic in the ice glass. We took lots of photos. About €25 per person, but well spent. A unique experience!

Great ice bar, entrance includes drink gloves and jacket (returned). Staff are super friendly and helpful. There is a great slippery dip. Loved it, totally worth going. Don’t miss it if you are in town

What an excellent find! We had 30 minutes in the port and this was ideal. Three minutes walk from where our boat docked. Excellent and very welcoming staff. Incredible ice sculptures in a permanently frozen warehouse. They provide extra warm capes. The 200 NKR admission fee includes a cloudberry wine drink served in a cup made of ice. The floor is easy to walk on, not slippy. The sculptures are Nordic themed. Be careful if climbing onto the slide or the throne (both permitted) as they are obviously incredibly slippery. ♿️ Accessibility seemed easy, wide entrance, all on one level and plenty of manoeuvring space. Once again very good find with incredibly welcoming staff. Late opening hours to suit ship’s arrivals!

It is a tourist trap, but a good one. If you never been to a place like that it’s worth paying $30 pp (including a drink). When we went it was pretty empty, it was nice to have place to ourselves. Spent there probably only 15 minutes there but the experience was pretty cool!

You put on a poncho and gloves and enter a hall cooled down to -7 Degree Celsius. A drink within an ice-cup is included as well. Big and impressive sculptures!!! Very nice experience! Thank you very much!

The town of Svolvaer is on the Lofoten Island of Norway . It is a very beautiful and touristy place with lots of sightseeing , hiking , seafood and ferry to Norway mainland . Enjoyed the visit there and beautiful Marina with five star restaurants .

It’s touristy. The sculptures were numerous and some pretty well. The bar serves drinks in an ice cup. A little pricey for what it is but interesting, especially if you have never been to an ice bar.

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 …

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 have been there this week and is was the best thing we did on our holiday. We had the luck to see fin wales, humpback wales and orcas. Also we had the luck to see them hunting and eating, because a fishing boat was driving through the area. Even the weather was awesome so we had a beatiful landscape

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.

A well known modern structure in Alta, reflecting the famous characteristics of the capital of the Northern Lights. It looks more like a spaceship than a church, with steel exterior and a steeple resembling a new aged chimney. Good attraction for tourism. Not a religious person, I did not go inside, there was a few people queueing for tickets. It's appx $10 usd. This new church is not far from the main area, with a few shops around and local buses run frequently. There's a smaller church within 10 mins walk, it is worth a visit, also.

Beautiful church, interesting blend metal wood and minimalist sacred articles. The Northern Lights video is worth seeing as it is presented 4K. Access is very easy, there are several busses that run by it. It is also very close to a major market area with great restaurants nearby so it can be a made a part that trip.

Northern Lights Cathedral is a very impressing monument built in concrete and steel. Its tower reflects even the northern lights during bright nights in winter time. The church usually opens at Lunchtime. During summer between 9 am and 3 pm, in winter time from 1 pm to 3 pm

We visited on a Saturday it's not unusual open but 3 ships was visiting it opened. Shuttle bus from ship to town centre and a little walk cost 70 nok .Beautiful inside well worth a visit. Toilets and cafe area.

Very cool and different church. Definitely something to see if you have time. Also a great way to support locals. You have to buy a ticket to enter.

Lovely little modern church a must in Alta small charge to enter

Stunning from the outside. The architecture is incredible. There's a very small fee to enter and you have to pay extra to watch a 20 minute video about the northern lights if you want to see it. The inside of the church is also very impressive, but I somehow expected more colour, with it being the Cathedral of the northern lights. Still definitely worth a visit as it's a very unusual place to see.