The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Tromso, Northern Norway

April 11, 2022 Kandra Bartel

The fjords and mountain ranges of Tromso are simply magical. Here, the northern lights sparkle across the same navy blue sky that's illuminated by the midnight sun. You'll be spellbound by Tromso's enchanting fishing villages, fragrant botanical gardens and crystalline waterfalls. Music is a major part of the Tromso culture, particularly techno and electronic music, which adds some thumping thunder to the city once a year during the annual Insomnia Festival.
Restaurants in Tromso

1. Explore the Arctic

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5.0 based on 490 reviews

Explore the Arctic

We are a small adventure company with 15 years of experience in organising outdoor activities on Kvaløya and in the Tromsø area. We focus on quality and personal service. Our experience and knowledge of the area is your guarantee for a successful arctic experience! We offer Northern Lights trips, fjord cruises, fishing trips and coastal culture trips. During the trips our guests will learn about the area, its history and wildlife. We provide quality clothing and all kind of equipment needed. Since we started, we have focused on bringing something back to our small community. We involve local people and small local businesses in what we do. Being in nature is our passion. Photographing wildlife and spectacular natural phenomena is our driving force. Without our beautiful nature, we would not do what we do, and we like to share the importance of taking care of the surroundings during our trips. Let’s discover northern Norway, let’s Explore the arctic.

2. Arctic Adventure Tours

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5.0 based on 1,042 reviews

Arctic Adventure Tours

Arctic Adventure Tours has been providing high quality adventurous experiences for over 20 years. We have a kennel of 160 Alaskan Huskies, two state of the art 16-seater Mercedes minibuses for guest transport and Northern Lights Hunting, and a 50ft cabin cruiser the Orca Express, where you can enjoy whale watching. Get ready to feel the Arctic winter on your skin. Hear the sound of husky paws on snow as you drive your own team of huskies high up into the mountains. Watch the aurora dance as you are cosy and warm by a campfire on our Northern Lights Hunt. Gasp at the sight of killer whales in their natural habitat hunting herring on our Whale Watching Trip. We operate all of our trips from Tromsø, providing adventures and experiences that you will never forget.

3. Tromso Friluftsenter

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5.0 based on 726 reviews

Tromso Friluftsenter

North on the whale island 40 minutes drive threw amazing coastal scenery you will find the most charming place called Risvika. This is our homeplace, and for generations my family have lived by farming and fishing here on the coast. Threw times things have changed, and now the farm has no animals any more. One day my father sat under the magic of the the northern lights when he descided to share with people the amazing gift of nature.. Since 2004 we have had the pleasure to welcome guests from around the world into our hearts and home. Our speciality is the Small groups, the local guides from our area, and the family that gives the real authentic north Norwegian charm that makes our guests come back. Join us when we go chasing the northern lights, or go on the amazing whale safari. Let yourself be taken away with the fun stories, the wormth from the bonfire, the elements of nature and the memory that last for a lifetime.. Hope to be there and share the gift of natur with you!

4. Creative Vacations

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Creative Vacations

We invite you and your camera to a nightly excursion in search of the Northern Lighs. We provide to-the-point camera instructions to capture those frail rays, and then we take you to the best Northern Lights locations in the area. Available for small groups only, this excursion caters forbeginners as well as intermediate and advanced amateur photographers.

5. Arctic Explorers Tromso

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5.0 based on 2,033 reviews

Arctic Explorers Tromso

Northern lights specialists and photographers. High ranked on all trips. Small groups. All inclusive - you save money. Warm expedition suits and extreme winter shoes. Tripods. Passionate guides. Pictures included, and more. Welcome!

6. Arctic Trip

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5.0 based on 173 reviews

Arctic Trip

A family company providing nature based activities in Northern Norway. Northern lights chases, snowshoehikes, 20 hours adventure including accommodation in a glass cabin. Customized tours.

7. Tromso Individuell

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Tromso Individuell

Experience the wonderful nature that surrounds Tromsø during the summer and winter season with the help of a trained guide

8. Tromso Outdoor

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Tromso Outdoor

Tromsø Outdoor Activity and Rental Center is the biggest rental center in Norway providing top notch equipment and fun-filled outdoor activities. Our winter schedule - 1st of November to 31st of March 08.30-11.30 - Guided Cross Country Ski Trip in Tromsø 3 hours beginner ski course 10.00-12.00 - Guided Snowshoe Trip on Tromsøya 2 hours very easy trip suitable for everybody 10.00-15.00 - Guided Snowshoe Hill Hike on Kvaløya 5 hours hike for those who seek a challenge 13.00-16.00 - Guided Cross Country Ski Trip in Tromsø 3 hours beginner ski course 18.00-21.00 - Tromsø Winter Adventures 3 hours of fun and pure joy on the snow Our summer schedule - 1st of June to 30th of September 10.00-13.00 - Explore Tromsø by e-bike, morning departure 15.00-18.00 - Explore Tromsø by e-bike, afternoon departure guided ride on electric bike - effortless cycling through hidden paths of Tromsø Activities are suitable for all with a normal, good health condition, and for families with children from 3/4, 8 or 12 years old. At our Rental Center you can rent a variety of winter and summer sport and outdoor equipment: - Skis (XC and touring), snowshoes, toboggans, kick-sledges; - Avalanche safety equipment; - Winter clothing packages, thermal clothes and winter boots; - Equipment for your northern light excursion and camping: tents, sleeping bags, tripods, headlamps, reindeer skins, thermoses, backpacks; - Skis, snowshoes, toboggans, kick-sledges; - Bicycles: fat bikes, touring bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, winter bikes with studded tires; - Fishing equipment. We offer rentals for adults and children. Please contact us if you need advice to determine the equipment you will need for your Arctic adventure planning!

9. Green Fox Guiding - NL chases - Day Tours

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Green Fox Guiding - NL chases - Day Tours

My name is Govind and I am a life enthusiasm, photographer, traveller and free thinker! Most of all a guide in Arctic for last 10 years! In my free time I love to do yoga, mediation, ice-baths, healthy lifestyle, diets, walk in nature and enjoy my life to the fullest As a Northern lights guide I started in 2009 doing dogsledding for two years, then I run my own local Photography Aurora workshops, driving thousands of miles in Arctic conditions, tuning into the weather rather by observing the changes and being there one with nature rather then following the weather forecasts :D If you join me then for sure I am 110% in.. I am honest, authentic, reliable, resilient. One of my favourite things in life are sitting by the fire by night, watching the stars and waiting for the Auroras.. Magic is on and your every day life feels like a dream..

10. Arctic Experience Tromso

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Arctic Experience Tromso

I go further, to bring you closer! I keep it small, friendly and personal; My name is Dan, and I`m a native Norwegian, born and raised in Arctic Norway. I grew up under the Northern lights, so I know the nature up here, the folklore, the culture and the best places to find the lights. I am also a professional photographer, and if your camera is up to the challenge of taking pictures of the Aurora, I will show you how to set it up for doing just that. I will also take pictures and e-mail you after the tour, free of charge of course. My dedication creates your memories, so I will go as long as it takes and do whatever it takes to give you the best possibility to see the lights :) All the best, Dan the Aurora Man :)

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