Tromso is a lively city, located beyond the Arctic Circle, among the fjords and mountains. It is a large port and university center, often called the "gateway to the Arctic" and "northern Paris". In addition, Tromsø is a popular point on the route of sea, auto and bike tours around the fjords of Norway, it also attracts fans of mountain walks, rock climbing and fishing.
The main part of the city is on a small island of Tromsay, with separate areas on the mainland and on the island of Kvalay. The city center is small, it is easy to get around on foot. The historical part includes the main street of Storgata, as well as the Strandgata, Skippergata and Skansegata streets, which are closer to the sea. The main market square of Stortorget offers views of the harbor and the Arctic Cathedral beyond the strait. On the other side of Storgata the houses climb steeply up the ridge of hills that separate the eastern part of the city from the west and from the airport.
The Tourist Office of Tromsø is located at: Kirkegata 2; Phone: +47 77 61 00 00, +47 77 61 00 10. Working hours: from May 19 to August 31: Mon-Fri 9: 00-19: 00, Sat and Sun 10:00 - 17:00, the rest time 9:00 - 16:00, Sat 10: 00-16: 00, Sun - the day off.
Group and individual tours of the fjords.
Lighthouses and farms. Cottages in Norway.
Tours for sporting events.
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How to get
Tromsø is between Narvik (4 hours drive) and Alta (6 hours).
Tromsø has its own airport Langnes, which accepts flights from Russia, in particular from Murmansk (Aeroflot-Nord). In addition, there are direct flights from London (Gatwick), Munich, Riga, in summer - from Antalya, Chania, Palma, Rhodes and Stockholm.
Local flights connect Tromsø with Oslo (up to ten times a day, SAS and Norwegian), Bergen (Widerøe), Trondheim (through Buda, Norwegian), and also with the nearby towns of the Arctic region (Widerøe). Aircraft following in Oslo usually land at Gardemoen airport, however some of the cheap flights follow in Thorpe / Sandefjord or Rigge.
From the center of Tromso to the airport you can reach the Flybussen bus. The first departure from the center at 5:40, the last from the airport - at 00:00 (Fri), the fare is 55 NOK, the journey time is 20 minutes. In addition, shuttle buses No. 40 and No. 42 run, operating mode: 6: 25-23: 50, the fare is 26 NOK, the journey time is 25 minutes. The taxi from the airport to the center costs 120-150 NOK, on the way about 10 minutes.
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Shopping and shopping
The largest shopping center Tromsø Nerstranda Senter (address: Nerstranda 9, phone: +47 77618855, working hours: 10: 00-20: 00, Sat 10: 00-18: 00) is located in the heart of the city, a minute walk from Prostneset , where intercity buses go from.
The largest shopping mall in Northern Norway Jekta is near the airport (address: Heiloveien 19, phone: +47 77604500, working hours: 10: 00-20: 00, Sat 10: 00-18: 00).
Souvenirs should be bought at museum stores, as well as in: Tromsø Gift and Souvenir Shop, Snarby Strikkestudio (in the center, opposite city bus stops, Norwegian sweaters), Blåst (between Nestranda and the brewery, glass souvenirs), Arppa (Saami, ornaments, as well as books in the Sami language).
Climate Tromso
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The waters of the Gulf Stream bear mild winter (on average -3 ° C) and moderate summer (+ 15 ° C). The surrounding mountains protect the island from the open sea and cold winds from Lapland. Tromso is known for a large amount of precipitation, especially in winter.
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Beaches of Tromso
You can go to Kvalay ("whale island") - the fifth largest island in Norway, connected with the main part of Tromso bridge. Sommarøy is a fishing village on the islets near the western tip of Kvalay, with a sandy beach and a view of the open sea and the island of Senia. Not far from Sommaray are beaches Sandvika (Sandvika) and Utervik (Otervika).
Hella (Straumhella, 30 km) - a popular place for out-of-town recreation and fishing for Tromsø residents and guests. Straumengord (Straumengård), located next to Hella, a small museum of peasant houses with grass roofs. Grotfjord (Grøtfjord, 40 km) - sandy beach with stunning views of the sea and Vengsøy island.
The islands to the north of Kvalaye can be reached by ferry. From Belvik, ferries run to Vengsei, Musvær (5 inhabitants) and Sandey (Sandøy, 3 residents). The large island of Ringwassøya is connected with the Kvalayem underwater tunnel E863. The crossing of Mikkelvik-Bromnes connects this island with Rebbenesøya in the north-west. In the east of Hansnes, you can catch a ferry to Reynøya, Vannøya and Karlsøya, the famous island of hippies, artists and musicians, where every summer a music festival is held.
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Kitchen and restaurants
It is possible to have a snack in the student cantina (cantina) in one of the academic buildings of the University of Tromsø. In the center of the city, a similar dining room is located in the city council building (Rådhus), the main course is up to 65 NOK. In other places you can have dinner for about 100 NOK, the lowest prices are in Burger King.
Good Cafe: Café Mirage (tasty and satisfying on-call menu), Blå Rock (the best burgers in the city), Gründer, Skarven (fish restaurant), Dolly Dimple's pizzeria (Pizzabuffet - eat as much as you can, about 100 NOK), pizzeria Yonas, Peppes Pizza (free internet).
In Tromsø there are no restaurants with traditional cuisine, however you can taste typical Norwegian dishes in: Arctandria (fish dishes), Store Norske Fiskekompani (fresh fish), Sjøgata 12 (baklau or klippfisk - dried and salted cod), the oldest restaurant in Peppermøllen (French and international cuisine, as well as local raw products).
Gourmet restaurants: Tang's, Lotus, Il Mare, Compagniet and the fantastic Emmas Drømmekjøkken (main dish 285-325 NOK, "five-course menu" for 625 NOK).
Entertainment, Excursions and Attractions in Tromso
The Arctic cathedral, decorated with the original glass stained glass, which was built in 1965, is interesting. In the summer, they give concerts "The Midnight Sun". Funeler Fjellheisen, leading to the Stursteinen mountain, is located at an altitude of 420 m. From there you can enjoy breathtaking views of the city, rivers and mountains, and if you are lucky, it will be in the midnight sun or the northern lights.
The complex of the museum of the University of Tromsø (Universitetsmuseet, address: Lars Thøringsvei 10, tel .: +47 77645000) includes:
- Arctic high mountain botanical garden (Arktisk alpin Botanisk hage), mode of operation: round the clock. High-altitude plants from all over the world are represented here.
- Polaria Museum, alres: Hjalmar Johansens gate 12, tel .: +47 77750100, working hours: 10: 00-19: 00 in the summer, 12: 00-17: 00 during the rest of the year. The exposition of the museum devoted to the nature of the polar regions includes swimming pools with wolffishes, flounder, anemones and starfish. And also: a large pool with seals, a film about the nature of Svalbard, a souvenir shop. Input 95 NOK adults, 45 NOK children, 65 NOK students, family ticket - 250 NOK.
The Perspektivet Museum exhibits exhibits telling about the history of the city, and interesting temporary exhibitions are also held. In the Museum of Art of Northern Norway - the art and traditions of Northern Norway from the nineteenth century to our days. Interesting expositions of Norwegian and international art can be seen in the Gallery of Contemporary Art.
Mack Bryggeri, the world's northernmost brewery, conducts interesting excursions, where tourists are introduced to the process of making beer, show equipment and the Ølhallen Beer Hall, built in 1928.
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