Things to Do in Tromso

Take in the magnificent Arctic scenery of Northern Norway and head into the wilderness on Norway's fifth-largest island.

Join Tromsø’s original Aurora hunters—20 generations since the 1600s. Guaranteed Northern Lights, expert‑led small‑group tour, brand‑new bus, unlimited mileage, pro photos & 24/7 Aurora tracking!

Come and join us on a small group tour (max 8 guests) to experience our passion for the Aurora Borealis. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Northern Lights, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Before you step into our cozy Mercedes 4x4 van, our expert guides scout the evening’s weather, space, and road conditions to select the perfect viewing location. Leaving Tromsø behind, we’ll journey through the stunning Arctic landscape. At our destination, unwind by a crackling fire with hot beverages, cookies, and traditional Norwegian grilled pølse i brød (sausage) hot dogs. Our guide will share fascinating stories and insights about the Aurora and Northern Norway, answering any questions you have. When the Northern Lights appear, our guides will capture beautiful portrait photos of you beneath the vibrant sky. A timelapse video will document your evening under the Arctic stars, even if the Aurora is elusive. Join us for an unforgettable Northern Lights adventure!

Enjoy the unique experience of seeing the incredible natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights illuminate the sky over Tromsø on this guided tour.

Enjoy a visit to an aurora camp and cuddle with Alaskan huskies and their puppies while you wait for the northern lights to appear

Let your guide show you the best spots in Tromsø to see the Aurora Borealis display. Take home portraits, taken when the lights are at their most beautiful.

An out of the ordinary Northern Lights tour! Are you fit and confident in walking on ice and snow and want to reach the most scenic spots in a small, dynamic group? Using a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser, we will reach the best areas with suitable skies to chase the Aurora Borealis. If the weather conditions allow, we may set off on a light hike/snowshoe walk, reaching pristine landscapes, calm fjords, frozen lakes and the best spots that the Arctic has to offer away from the crowds. Whether the ground will be covered in ice or snow, you will be provided with ice crampons or snow rackets, walking poles, thermal suits as well as foot and hand warmers. Remember to wear your own warm snow boots! Your guide will take photos of you and the lights, but if you have a camera as well, bring it along! You'll get tips on how to take your own Aurora photographs and use a professional tripod. A soup for dinner, cookies and hot drinks will warm us up in the wild, while enjoying the night Arctic sky!

With this cruise through the Arctic fjords from Tromsø, you'll discover the culture of the North and its film-like landscapes. You'll love it!

Live a traditional Sami culture experience by visiting a reindeer camp and enjoying a warm meal inside a traditional Sami hut with folk songs and storytelling.

Experience one of the world’s greatest natural phenomena on an evening bus tour. Search for the Northern Lights with your experienced guides who will find the best spots for you.

Your safety is our concern and this tour complies with the safety regulations regarding the Covid-19 situation. Private tour is a great way to explore the Northern Lights scenery, as that way we can really customise the tour to match your needs or wishes. Either it's the late arrival social distancing, family holiday, group of friends/colleagues, demanding photographers or adventurers who want us to take you to the hilltops to get THE Northern Lights photo. It's also a great way to get 100% of guide's attention, to learn more about local history and nature and also about your camera settings, if you are keen to learn about Aurora photography. In case we don't have availability on a given day you wish to join us, please send us an email and we see, what can we do about it. Please contact us, if you want to get the rate of the tour, if there are less than 8 of you.

Delve into Tromsø's legendary history and spectacular Arctic landscapes on this guided walking tour of the Northern Norwegian city.

Join an immersive guided tour of Tromsø, discovering all the key facts about the city and absorbing the local lifestyle.

Looking for Northern Lights? Do what 20 000+ visitors last season, join our professional guides and photographers with more than 10 years of experience. We will find the lights together with you.

Greenlander offers private daytour, so it would just be you and your companions. Perfect for families with children. The guide makes sure we all can have fun. Feel free to let us know what are the things you wish to see and experience and we can customise the tour accordingly. On a tour the used vehicle is very capable 4x4 vehicle, which will safely sail us through the pristine Arctic landscapes. Please contact us to organise child seat. The nature of private daytour is very much relaxed and focuses on embracing the moment, ensuring you have a relaxing day before you are joined Greenlander's Northern Lights chase. 🙂 PS! Your safety is our concern. This tour follows all the safety regulations and precautionary matters, issued due to the Covid-19 situation.

Discover the amazing mammals that inhabit the Norwegian fjords on this whale watching boat trip - you won't believe your eyes!

Book now your tour and discover Ersfjord, one of the most famous and scenic fjords of Northern Norway.

Immerse yourself in the Arctic winter as you glide through snowy trails on a guided cross-country skiing adventure. Learn essential techniques, gear up, and experience breathtaking views along the way.

Imagine the contrast of being almost weightless in ice-cold water, while kept warm at the same time. This truly magical feeling experience is really worth trying, and probably something you won't get too many chances to do. At our night tours there will also be a possibility that you'll get to float beneath the skirts of the Green Lady herself, Mrs Aurora Borealis. Of course, we're not able to promise her presence, but we will cross our fingers that she turns up. Watching the Northern Lights is an experience on its own, to do it while floating is out of this world. After your floating session, we will welcome you to sit by the campfire, dice inside in our cozy cabin by the shore, or simply stay out and enjoy the surroundings. We will serve hot drinks and some traditional Norwegian pastries. For private groups, please contact us directly.

Experience Norway's indigenous people's traditional way of life and take a reindeer sleigh ride through the Norwegian Lapland next to Santa's furry friends!

Leave the city lights behind and travel into the Arctic wilderness to see the Northern Lights.

Drive your own team of huskies and take lots of photos on an out-of-the-ordinary experience from Tromsø. Join this tour and tick this popular dog sledding adventure off your bucket list.

Do you like getting to view points by foot and enjoy the scenery from above? This tour will take you into the Arctic wonders, for an unforgettable experience! Using a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser, we will reach some of the most beautiful areas that Tromsø region has to offer. Based on weather conditions your guide will choose a safe and fun trail around Kvaløya island or over the mainland out of Tromsø. Vistas are guaranteed no matter which way we'll go! We will then venture for a scenic easy hike, reaching untouched landscapes, mountain lakes and breathtaking views. When snow covers the ground, you will be provided with ice crampons or snowshoes, walking poles and foot+hand warmers. Remember to have your own waterproof hiking boots. Your guide will take photos of you and the landscape, but if you have a camera as well, do bring it along! An outdoor picnic with a view made of warm soup, cookies and hot drinks will warm us up while out in the wild Arctic, before heading back to Tromsø.

On this day trip to Kvaløya Island and Fjord from Tromsø, we'll enjoy the breathtaking scenery of one of Norway's largest islands – nature at its finest!

Explore Norway's coastal cities at your own pace with a GPS audio guide.

Chase the northern lights on a minibus tour from Tromso with free photos included. Stay warm around the bonfire with winter suits, hot drinks, grilled sausages, roasted marshmallows, and cookies.

This place is unique and you will feel that you are the first being here. Perfect trip for the whole family and also if you travel alone. Only small groups and medium level. This is an exclusive trip - not a big group! Experience the unique landscape and warm hospitality of the North of Norway in this arctic sightseeing and ice-fishing adventure.

On this unforgettable road trip from Tromsøto Sommarøy, we'll drive through valleys and fjords, seas and lakes, white sandy beaches and iconic bridges!

See the amazing whale up close as they follow herring and admire the magnificent landscape of the Lyngen Alps.

Swim in Arctic waters wearing a survival suit, unwind by a roaring campfire, and enjoy snacks and warm drinks on this tour that includes transportation from Tromsø.

This small group tour lasts for 5-6 hours. During months with evening darkness, we are hunting clear skies within the area around Tromsø. The excursion starts at 7 p.m./19:00 and the drive can take us in all directions when heading out and away from the city lights. On some days we don´t have to go very far and can enjoy more time outdoors, while on other days we have to work a bit more and do a proper "hunt" to get what we are looking for. We do see some light on most days that we are out, but there are of course no guarantees - this is a natural phenomenon. During the evening, we make several stops to look - sometimes the lights are directly over us. Usually, if the weather and lights permit it we do a longer stop with a bonfire, a pre-prepared meal (a portion of soup/stew), and a hot drink. This is a proper small group tour with a maximum of 6 guests pr. tour this season. The night is yours! And if you want an even more intimate tour have a look at the private option.

Enjoy a fantastic eco-friendly ride through the beautiful Norwegian fjords from the comfort of a Tesla X. Drive through Tromsø's most impressive landscapes!

Book your tour to see the Northern Lights. You will explore nearby coastal areas or even travel close to the Finish border.

Zip through the fjords of Northern Norway on a 34-foot open RIB boat. Search for orcas and whales in their natural habitat on a thrilling tour from Tromsø, and enjoy a hot drink and snack afterward.

Be part of an authentic Arctic adventure the when driving your team of dogs. Dog sled has been used for travel and hunting for centuries throughout the Arctic region. Dog sledding consist of a musher, a sled and one or more dogs. It's an adventurous activity for your holiday in northern Norway. Be part of an authentic Arctic adventure when driving your own team of dogs on the outskirt of Tromsø. You will get some great advice from our guide to help you have a wonderful experience as a musher (driver) and become one with nature. All our 84 friendly Alaskan huskies have names and different personalities. They love to run and receive cuddles. We travel over tundra and through forests and you will get in close contact with both nature and dogs. During daytime, you will get a beautiful view towards the Lyngen Alps, and during dark season you can experience the northern light dancing above us. Two people share each sled and we will stop along the way to change mushers and to take photos.

On this Northern Lights dinner cruise, we'll sail through the Norwegian fjords and marvel at breathtaking natural beauty for an unforgettable evening!

Join a Tromsø sightseeing tour in a comfortable minibus. Explore Ersfjord, spot Arctic wildlife, and capture the beauty of nature.

Experience the Arctic up close! Spot majestic whales and birds on a comfortable boat safari from Tromsø to Skjervøy, surrounded by stunning fjords and breathtaking mountain scenery.

We run away from the city center to idyllic landscapes of Kvaløya to enjoy: blue hours of polar night, snow, sun or snowstorms and to try snowshoeing the easy way - without climbing high mountains. Before return we visit the local gem hidden on the shore in Ersfjord - Bryggejentene café - to relax over a cup of coffee, tea or chocolate and their famous cakes.

On this private tour of the northern lights in Tromsø, you'll have the chance to admire one of nature's biggest spectacles just with your loved ones.

Book your spot on the Barracuda and get ready for a day filled with fishing, amazing views, and fun.

Enjoy a reindeer sledding experience with this day trip from Tromsø. Visit a reindeer camp and feed the animals before immersing yourself in Sami cultural stories while enjoy a meal by the fire.

Start your Northern Lights adventure with STEAM TOURS. Head out in a small group of up to 8 people to chase the Aurora. Fewer people means you can access secret spots away from the crowds and adapt to the best conditions for viewing. Your guide will give you an overview of the weather, Aurora chances, and locations for the night. After finding a clear spot, set up camp, offering thermal suits, soup, and hot chocolate around a cozy fire. Professional photos are included so you can fully enjoy the lights. In the end, be taken back to your accommodation (within the city center and Kvaloysleta) and have the photos sent to you afterward to relive the experience.

Travel with the peace and comfort of knowing that, should you need assistance on your trip, Civitatis has your back - don't let anything spoil your trip!

Enjoy a trip to Lavangsdalen, where you will be welcomed by a Sami family who will share stories about their culture and history.

Visit 200 huskies under the Northern Lights in Tromsø. Visit a camp with great vantage points to see the Auroras, relax around the campfire, and enjoy Bacalao and homemade chocolate cake.

Winter Walk With a View starts at the pick-up point in Tromsø. From there we will drive you to our basecamp, and walk to the top of the mountain “Hompan” which lies 450 mamsl. During the walk and from the top of Hompan you will get a fantastic view over the Lyngen Alps, Ullsfjorden and Lakselvdalen, all of which are amazing natural wonders. During the trip we will stop to take pictures. After the visit to Hompan we will walk back to our basecamp, where a warm meal and drink will be prepared by a fire in our grill cabin. After this cozy and personal adventure we will drive you back to the pick-up point in Tromsø.

Discover many species of the whales, the great creatures of the sea, explore the beautiful nature around Tromsø and have a unique boat experience in the Arctic.

Gain a unique perspective on majestic Fin, Sperm, Humpback and/or Orca whales as they feed in the herring-rich fjords of the Arctic. Get close to the animals on board a silent hybrid catamaran cruise.

Learn the essential techniques of cross-country skiing on a scenic loop in Tromsø. Practice balance, gliding, and uphill movement, and test your skills downhill. Experience the thrill of cross-country skiing in the Arctic landscape of Tromsø. Learn the essential techniques of cross-country skiing on a guided tour. Enjoy the stunning winter scenery and the chance to see the Northern Lights. Meet your guide at Tromsø Skistadion, conveniently located in the heart of Tromsø, right next to Tromsøbadet. Get kitted out with skis, poles, and boots and enjoy some snacks and warm drinks. Set out on a scenic loop where you’ll learn the essential techniques of cross-country skiing. Along the way, practice balance, gliding, and uphill movement, as well as test your skills on gentle downhill sections. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking for a fun winter activity, this experience is designed to be both educational and enjoyable.