Tromso, Norway

We bought daypass from the bus driver who took us to the city centre, then walked to the polar museum by the waterfront, it was an interesting place but became very hot and crowded so left it earlier than we would have. Once we returned to the Dock, we walked to the Northern light planetarium through the botanical garden, it was really worthwhile.

We truly enjoyed the Sami camp and reindeer sledding! It is true. We also didn’t get to see the lights. You have to get lucky. Because it would start to snow in the afternoon and evening, the clouds would obscure the lights. Time of night important. It seemed the folks who saw the lights went between 11 pm and 3 am. You have to be VERY patient (and) lucky. Another option is set up an excursion with a private tour group. The people who did that had greater success with seeing the lights. Hope this helps!

In the morning we took a private tour to visit the Sami and the reindeer. Very enjoyable. At night we took a private excursion to see the Northern Lights. We were extraordinarily lucky that night and were thrilled by what we saw.

Visited: Jan 25, 2019

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Did the helicopter excursion by Helitrans and it was the best one I’ve ever done. We also enjoyed the gondola to the top of Fjellheisen. So beautiful.

Visited Northern Lights Observatory saw a film, very informative. Arctic Cathedral a fine example of modern architecture, crossed the Tromso bridge very good views of the city.