Tromsø Cruises

Tromsø was the centre of seal hunting in north Norway, and was established as the ‘Gateway to the Arctic Circle’ in the late 1800s. It has long been an important base for many polar expeditions, and the Polar Museum exhibits and presents this polar seafaring traditions. The Arctic Cathedral stands proud at the end of Tromsø Bridge. It is actually called ‘Tromsdalen Church’, and serves as the parish church for mainland Tromsø. However, because of its striking shape and daring architecture, the church became known as Ishavskatedralen (The Arctic Cathedral).

Enjoy the snowy Norwegian scenery on a dog sledding adventure, as you act as musher on a sled pulled by adorable Alaskan huskies. You will feel the strength of your team, as you ride past frozen lakes, forests and majestic mountains; look out for foxes, owls, snow grouse, eagles, reindeer and moose.

Like a prolonged sunset and sunrise all at once, the midnight sun colours heaven and earth in a reddish yellow light. The Fjellheisen Cable Car is open past midnight in the summer, with the sun hovering above the peaks at Ringvassøya Island.

The cable car runs from Solliveien in Tromsdalen up to the mountain ledge Storsteinen (421 m above sea level) in just four minutes. The two gondolas, known as Seal and Polar bear, each have a capacity of 28 passengers. From the viewing platform at the upper station, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Tromsø and the surrounding islands, mountains and fjords. At the fully licensed Fjellstua restaurant, you can enjoy a delicious dinner based on local produce.