Top Things to do in Troms
What to do and see in Troms, Northern Norway: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
From its snow-capped mountains to its mighty fjords, from grand valleys to tranquil lakes and lovely archipelagos, the county of Troms is bursting with natural wonders. To cap it off, it also plays host to the northern lights. Tromso, the capital, is the gateway to the region's rugged beauty, but with 65,000 people it's also a surprisingly rich city culturally, with many interesting museums and sites (including the world's northernmost botanical garden) and even a pulsing nightlife.
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1. The Bollman's Road
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The Bollmann's road was built by Russian, Yugoslavian and Polish prisoners during the 2nd World War. Today, the road is lined with information signs about the war in Storfjord and is leading up to a great viewpoint. On the way up to this war memorial, there is a rest area and a toilet. On top you will find a reconstructed bunker used for accommodation. A summer trip offers beautiful views of the midnight sun!
2. Lyngstuva
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A perfect place to experience the midnight sun and the Northern lights! The trail runs along the shoreline from the parking lot at the end of the road on Russelv and leads to a lighthouse on the northernmost point of Lyngen Peninsula. The walk takes approximately 1 hour.
3. The Steindal's Glacier
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Between Oteren and Lyngseidet lies Steindalen. The hike to the Steindalsbreen is 5 km long and you can easily enter the glacier.
4. Gorsa Bridge
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Driving further into the valley, you will cross a bridge over a canyon and reach another parking lot. The marked trail to Gorsabrua starts here (1,8 km) and this walk is easy. Lamb are eating grass in the trench and there is a full view over the valley along the trail. When reaching the bridge, Gorsabrua; prepare for some tickling height fear! An enormous waterfall flows down into the 153 metres high canyon and you have a fantastic view over it when standing on the bridge. On Saturdays during the summer, you can bungee jump from an exit-ramp on the middle of the bridge. It is probably one of the northernmost bungee jumps that you can find!
Reviewed By Jippster - Nijmegen, The Netherlands
We parked up the hill, from there you can follow a very easy trail of 2km that will lead you to the bridge and canyon. We had the place all to ourselves, around 6pm. It was one of our highlights, beautiful and wild, the bridge is very high up over roaring waterfalls, and the canyon and view is amazing. The road towards Gorsabrua is unpaved, so you drive slow. The scenery is unparalleled!
5. Meloeyvaer Fortress
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Meløyvær fortress is a coastal fortress in Norway on Krøttøya in Troms. The construction was of strategic importance to NATO and northern Norway's role during the Cold War. Meløyvær fortress was the last of the fortresses with the 120 mm Bofors guns to be built in Norway. It is a complete construction, authentic and in good condition. Transportation: Speedboat Harstad - Krøttøy or Skrolsvik (Senja) - Krøttøy, 2xdaily, travel time 1h Nearest Airport - Evenes (Harstad/Narvik)
6. Elverhoy Kirke
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Elverhøy Church was built in its current location in 1971. The church was originally built in 1803 on the site of the present Tromsø Cathedral. In 1861 the church was dismantled and moved a few hundred meters south of the city boundary. In the early 1970s, it was moved and reopened as Elverhøy Church,on one of the highest points on the island of Tromsøya. The red wooden church seats 435 people.
7. Karmelittkloster Totus Tuus
8. Lulledalen Hiking Track
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This hiking trail (2,4 km) is located in Lulledalen Nature Reserve, and contains information posters about the flora and fauna. The area is rich with orchids that should be experienced in bloom time (June / July).
9. Ankerlia Open Air Museum
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
A big parking lot on the right side, at the beginning of the valley, is a starting point for good marked hiking trails. You can choose between shorter, easy walks to Ankerlia (550 m) which is a nature museum over the old mining, or longer, more challenging tours to for example Sabitjohka (6,2km) or Moskogaisa mine (6,6 km). Whatever track you choose, you will have a spectacular nature experience with dramatic mountain walls, beautiful rapids and deep forests.
10. Tromso Jernbanestasjon
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