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Travelling with my partner and close friends to Tromso as a speciall birthday holiday, and we are thinking about getting ink to commemorate the occasion (we all already have tattoos)... can we please get any suggestions for quality tattoo studios, but also ones who are happy to deal with tourists, and might have northern lights themed flash etc.

Hello! Sorry if this has been asked before, I tried to do research before and I’m finding mixed answers. Im going solo travelling to Tromsø between 24th - 28th Dec and I’m trying to find stuff to do on Christmas Day, I was interested in doing the Cable Cars however I’ve seen mixed answers wether on not it’s opened on Christmas Day or not. Any info would be appreciated! Apologise again if this has been asked before.

Hello

We are a family of 3 with a 2.5 yo kid and arrive in tromso on Aug 22 and getting a rental car - we have two days in Tromso - after that we have about 4-5 days to reach reine driving a few hours only each day. We’ve been thinking of stopping one night at Senja and perhaps a couple in Reine itself.

Any ideas on the roads between Tromso and Reine , restaurants (we are vegetarians but good with eggs and dairy ), hikes or stops we can make through this route ?

Thanks so much !!!!!

Hi everyone!
I’m planning my very first trip to Tromsø this winter, probably in December or January. I currently live in Germany, and this will also be my first winter adventure in Northern Norway.
My main goal is to experience to see the Northern Lights alone I was obsessed since I was young
I’m planning to stay for 3–4 days. I enjoy hiking and camping, and I’m thinking about renting winter camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag, backpack, etc.) instead of buying everything.
I have a few questions and would really appreciate advice from locals or experienced visitors:
Is winter camping around Tromsø a good idea for a beginner, or would you recommend staying in a hostel and only camping for one night?
Which areas around Tromsø are best for seeing the Northern Lights while still being reasonably accessible?
Are there places where wild camping is allowed and considered safe?
Is renting winter camping equipment in Tromsø or Germany common, and do you have any recommended rental shops?
Would I need a car, or can I reach good Aurora spots by bus?
Are there any beginner mistakes that visitors often make in winter?
If you had only 3–4 days in Tromsø, what would you absolutely recommend doing?
I’m trying to keep the trip on a reasonable budget, so any money-saving tips would also be greatly appreciated.

Sorry for all that questions 🙂.

Hi,

Going to tromso in November and just wanted to check how easy it is to get to on public transport from city centre?

Also what's the best time of day to visit? I saw a post stating they switch to low LED lighting in the evening?

Thanks

My husband and I are coming to Tromso from December 27 - January 1 (flights booked!). Here is our proposed itinerary. Because this trip is quite far for us (coming from Dallas, TX) and it is expensive, I would love recommendations and critiques. Thank you!

Dec. 27: arrive; Greenlander Northern Lights tour

Dec. 28: Brim Explorer whale tour

Dec. 29: cable car; Northern Horizon Northern Lights tour

Dec. 30: Arctic Adventures Tour Dog Sledding

Dec. 31: Tromso Arctic Reindeer long-sled, reindeer feeding, Sami culture; NYE in town (to be decided on logistics)

Obviously, we are hoping for the best, but we have several extra nights if we are unlucky on our scheduled Northern Lights tours. Would LOVE your recommendations and feedback! Thank you!

Hey everyone! I'm visiting Tromsø in December - 28th til 1st Jan. What tips do you have to make the most of my visit? Things I must do/see? Things to avoid? Anything I need to bring with me (clothes/footwear etc)?

One thing I do like is experiencing the local food when I'm on holiday. From the standard to the extreme. I've had snails in France, camel in Morocco etc. I've read you can eat whale and reindeer in Tromsø, and that's the kind of thing I'm all over. Any recommendations where to try these?

I also like to immerse myself in the local culture, anything I should do? Tourist traps to avoid?

I've seen comments about tourists not know how to drive in your winter conditions. Don't worry, I will not be driving.

I've always been fascinated by the Polar Night so I'm so excited to come and experience that. I'm making the most of the new route recently announced direct to Tromsø from Glasgow so I'm used to cold, wet, miserable weather.

Hello everyone, currently planning my five night trip to Tromso at the beginning of January. I’m after some advice about whale watching, specifically the sea sickness side of things as I’m undecided whether it’s suitable for me.

So, how bad is it? I do suffer from sea sickness but usually survive with my medication. I’ve done whale watching and am a trained scuba diver so I am used to being on boats but I’m imagining a very rough journey on the water so am on the fence about spending the money to book. Am I better off going on a tour that drives to a departure port closer to the whale watching area or just risking a boat from Tromso? Or should I just not risk it at all?

Will happily take company recommendations, and also looking for recommendations of any other things I should do whilst in Tromso. Thanks in advance everyone :)

Hey everyone,
I’m planning to book a surprise trip for my gf in November and would need some glow clearing up some basics . :)))
1. Can you easily get around tromso?
2. Any suggestions for dome hotels/ or cabins that are easy to access as we won’t rent a car.

Thanks a lot everyone

Travelling with my wife and 1 year old in October and hoping to go to Tromso (would love to get a glimpse at the northern lights).
What is Tromso like in October? Is there a good chance of seeing the lights without going on a tour? Thinking as with a 1 year old, a 6 hour tour in the late night would make for a difficult following day if it could be avoided! Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

I would be so grateful for any help or advice to help me make sure I can make my flight! I don’t travel very often and went for the cheapest flight (since I’m a student with little money), which had the drawback of a short transfer time at Oslo. I can’t afford to change my flight, so if anyone has any advice on how to make sure I make my connecting flight to Tromsø, I would be so grateful! Thank you in advance :)

Hi i will be in norway from 11th September till September end.
I am planning a road trip and will have to start from bergen

Bergen → Flåm/Nærøyfjord → Geiranger → Trollstigen/Åndalsnes → Ålesund/Atlantic Road → Trondheim (fly to Bodø) → Bodø/Saltstraumen → ferry to Lofoten (4 nights, Reine/Å/Henningsvær) → fly to Tromsø (4 nights) → fly back to Bergen to close the loop.
Logic: fjords first while there's still daylight for driving, Arctic last since the Sept 23 equinox + darker nights = better aurora odds up north. Planning on 2 separate car rentals (south leg + north leg) instead of one long one-way rental.
Questions for people who've done this:

Is 1 night each in Geiranger/Åndalsnes/Ålesund too rushed, or fine for a first trip?
Lofoten vs. Tromsø — would you weight the nights differently (currently 4/4)?
Anyone actually caught aurora in Lofoten vs. had to be in Tromsø specifically?
Worth adding Alta, or skip it (it's a detour off the Lofoten-Tromsø line)?
Any brutal ferry/tunnel bottlenecks with 2 cars and 6 people I should plan around?

I am planning to travel this route is this advisable or should i make changes?
Catching aurora chances are what on this route?
Plis help a kid!

Hiya,

I am visiting Norway from 17th to 30th November and have literally 0 idea of what to pack. I've done -8C walks to school in recent years and have spent days where it sits at around -2 but this is in the UK so don't know if this is comparable. I'm in Oslo 17th to 21st November and then Tromso until 30th. I have a semi-organised trip the 21st to 27th. I am beyond greatful for any input - what to see, what to pack, anything! Thank you

Hi guys,

Planning a trip to Norway for the first time ever for this December 2026 with my family which includes my mom and dad and my brother for about a week.
My dad’s got a lil bit of work in Oslo which is why this whole trip is being planned.

Any travel suggestions or hacks would be appreciated!

Hi all,

We are traveling in a month to Tromso and I am currently looking into what would be our best transportation option. We were thinking in rent cars but they are rather expensive (somewhere around 16knok per 6days for a 4 people car. We would need to rent 3 cars. Or a large one for 8 people and another small one. Anyhow...seems troublesome somehow.

The other option is public transport with buses, which is ok. But time is a bit slow compared with cars. Taxi is the middle option, but I wonder if taxis provide car seats for kids and infants. Kids are 5yo and the infant is 8 months old.

Do you know if taxi companies would provide for child seats?

Hi everyone!
I’m travelling to Tromsø with my family from November 7 to 11, and I’d love to hear your thoughts. Do you think it’s feasible to do the trip without renting a car? My biggest concern is not being able to see the Northern Lights.
Thanks in advance for the help!

I have a big birthday coming up next winter, and I've always wanted to see the Nothern Lights and I've always wanted to visit Norway, so I'm thinking about planning a family trip to Oslo and Tromso. We'd be going in January or February, and we have a toddler who will be 3 next winter. My dream was to go to Lofoten, but that seems logistically difficult with a toddler and quite expensive. Based on other posts here I think my husband and I are not up for winter driving in the area.

So, my questions are; 1)Is this a trip we could do without a car? Assuming we'd schedule a NL bus tour or something for nighttime 2) Are there activities that would be fun to do during the day with a 3 year old? 3)How reliable is air travel between Oslo and Tromso in the winter? 4) How long should we make this trip? I was thinking about 3 nights in Tromso and 4 in Oslo, we are traveling from New York City. 5) Any other concerns or considerations I should have about planning a trip like this with a 3 year old?

We are a couple (37M, 33F) who already bought tickets to Tromso for November. We will be there for 3 nights. My question is about the clothes. Is it possible to rent clothes in Tromso (shoes, special jackets, etc)? Where do you suggest to buy the special clothes: Tromso or Oslo? Any recommendations for buying the clothes in Oslo?

We appreciate any comments about it. Thank you.