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Tromsø · Things to do

Checked August 2026 · 8 official sources
THINGS TO DO
A compact Arctic city with more museums than you expect, a cable car for the view, and northern lights from roughly September to April if the sky cooperates.
Northern lights over Tromsø
Fjellheisen cable car
Four minutes from Solliveien 12 in Tromsdalen up to Storsteinen at 421 m; 09:00–00:00 daily, café until 23:30. 645 kr adults return, 310 kr children 3–15. Bus 26 or the shuttle from the centre, or about 45 minutes on foot; it closes in high wind.
The Arctic Cathedral
The white triangular church in Tromsdalen, open to visitors most of the day (roughly 09:00–18:00, shorter at weekends). Note that the Tromsø Bridge is closed until November 2026, so check the bus before planning to walk across.
Polaria
Arctic aquarium and panoramic cinema at Hjalmar Johansens gate 12, with daily seal feeds and guided tours; open every day 10:00–17:00. 395 kr adults, 220 kr children 3–15, 925 kr for a family of five.
The Polar Museum
In an old customs warehouse at Søndre Tollbodgate 11, covering Arctic hunting, sealing and the expeditions that left from this harbour. Run by UiT and open daily 10:00–18:00.
Perspektivet Museum
Photography and social history of Tromsø at Storgata 95, in a small townhouse a few minutes from the centre. Tue–Fri 10:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00, closed Mondays; 50–95 kr, free under 18.