CARBON FOOTPRINT: 63.37kg CO2 eq / person / day*

Tromso was the starting point for many polar expeditions. Today it is a lively Arctic city hosting a lot of tourists coming to hunt for northern lights and admire the stunning nature surrounding Tromso. You can see steep mountains and beautiful fjords during your day tours and transfers. Due to the Golf stream, the climate on the Norwegian coast is milder, the average winter temperature is only -4 degrees Celcius compared to the Finnish Lapland where the average temperature in January-February is -12,5 degrees Celcius. 

Snow is not guaranteed yet to arrive in November but the whales arrive yearly at the same time to feed on herring. The best time for whale watching is from November to the end of January.

Main sights in Tromso: 

Fjellheisen 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. There is a restaurant on top. It takes 45min by foot, 15min by bus (number 26 leaving in front of Peppes Pizza in the city centre) and 10 min by taxi to get to the ground station

Polaria is the most northern aquarium in the world. It was established in connection with the move of the Norwegian Polar Institute to Tromsø in 1998. Through knowledge-based exhibitions, Polaria will mirror some of the climate and environmental research that takes place in the Arctic area. 

Activities in Tromso:

Northern Lights hunting tour by car 6-7h takes you out of the city lights, deep in the darkness to the wilderness. The guide-driver is also a photographer, who will take photographs of you during the tour and will help you with your own devices. Sometimes they need to drive far, even to Finland so please keep your passport with you.The group size is 2-8 people. 

Northern lights cruise 3h is a quicker way to get out of the illuminated city. At the same time, you get a chance to see Tromso by night form the sea. This tour is taken by a small boat where the owners live themselves during winter. A traditional Norwegian fish dinner will be served onboard. The group size is 2 to 12 people.

Whale safari 6-7h takes you by a boat out on the sea to Skervoy where the humpback whales and killer whales have arrived to feed on herring. The whales often come close to the boat to check what is happening as they are very curious. You may also get catch a glimpse of other animals on the tour, such as sea eagles and all sorts of birds. This is a fantastic trip if you like to explore the beautiful nature around Tromsø while taking great photos. You can enjoy the view from the saloon or the lounge too! The group size is up to 30 people.

 * Carbon footprint calculation process is found here.