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Things To Do and Places to Eat and Drink
Risø mat og kaffebar (Breakfast and Lunch)
Really nice breakfast and lunch cafe.
Kaffebønna Stortorget (Cafe - Breakfast and Lunch)
Chain of coffe shops - think Caribou. Delicious baked goods and yummy coffee. There are a few around town.
Smørtorget (Cafe - Breakfast and Lunch)
Cozy cafe with eclectic/vintage vibes and delicious food. We especially like their sweet buns (cinnamon rolls, skolebolle, etc.) and they also offer lunch.
Raketten Bar & Pølse (Lunch)
The smallest bar in the world! Grab a reindeer hotdog here.
Jordbærpikene (Cafe - Lunch and Dinner)
A nice cafe for lunch. Located in the mall with an amazing view out over the water and to the mountains. Definitely try their caesar salad!
Restaurant Skirri (Lunch and Dinner)
More traditional Norwegian dishes for lunch and dinner. And a great outdoor patio right by the water - a nice place to enjoy a beer in the sunshine.
CASA INFERNO - Pizza Restaurant (Lunch and Dinner)
Best pizza in town! Italian style.
Pastafabrikken (Lunch and Dinner)
Yummy pizza and pasta restaurant.
Maskinverkstedet (Lunch and Dinner)
Traditional Norwegian food in a historical ship repair station.
Fiskekompaniet (Dinner)
A great seafood restaurant.
Nyt (Lunch, Dinner, and Bar)
Very large cocktail list with lots of fun flavors.
Bardus Bistro (Lunch, Dinner, and Bar)
Bar with a constantly rotating menu inspired by seasonal flavors.
Solid (Bar)
Yummy cocktails. Can sit outside and watch the people walk by in the main street.
Huken Brygg (Bar)
Yummy cocktails and very cool eclectic vibe. Head upstairs to see the muskox skin on the wall!
Ølhallen (Bar)
The oldest bar in Tromsø! Tons of beer on tap. Order a flight and try a few!
No Stress (Bar)
Very small and intimate bar with some really delicious cocktails.
Exploring Norway Under the Midnight Sun
Please note, we invite out of towners to arrive a few days before the wedding as we are planning some fun activities so our guests can truly explore northern Norway under the midnight sun. Feel free to join us for hikes in the beautiful landscape, a trip up the gondola on a mountain overlooking Tromsø, a fishing trip under the midnight sun, or a sauna and bathing in the harbor. We will let you know as June approaches what we plan to do when. And feel free to let us know if there's anything else on your bucket list so we can try to help arrange it!
Fjellheisen
This cable car goes up the side of the mountain and ends at a fantastic viewing platform over the city of Tromsø and the islands beyond. There is also a restaurant at the top of the cable car with delicious food, sweet treats, and coffee. You can purchase a ticket at the cable car and trips go up and down every 30 minutes. There is also the option to take the steps (Sherpatrappa) up the side of the mountain to the restaurant/cafe and viewing deck. Note that you can also purchase a one way ticket for the cable car (either at the bottom or the top) and then decide to take the stairs the other direction. It takes approx. 45 minutes to walk from the city centre to Fjellheisen. Otherwise you can take bus 26 from Torgsenteret in Tromsø city center. Get off at the "Fjellheisen" stop. Times and more information can be found on the Svipper app.
Polaria Aquarium
Polaria is an Arctic Experience Centre and Aquarium located in the heart of Tromsø. Learn about climate change through their brand-new interactive exhibitions, reflect over how all life in the Arctic is connected, and discover how you can make a difference. In their aquarium you will find unique species of fish and crustaceans from the northern regions, as well as their five seals. Join in on the daily feeding and training sessions of the seals at 10:30, 12:30 and 15:30. You can also sit down and enjoy three Panoramic films about the nature and wildlife at Svalbard, the magical Northern Lights, and a behind the scenes documentary showing how we work with our animals. They also have a really nice gift shop!
Blåst Glass Blowing Studio
Stop by the world's northernmost glass blowing studio! They are producing glass during the weekdays and if you're lucky you can see the artists in action. All the items are made and designed by them in their workshop, 100 % handmade in the traditional way.
The Polar Museum
What did hunters/trappers and explorers encounter in the far north? At the Polar Museum, you can learn about expeditions, everyday life and adventures in the Arctic from the 17th century up to the present day. With its location far to the north, Tromsø has served as the gateway to the Arctic for adventurers, hunters and researchers. Their exhibitions convey fascinating stories such as explorer Willem Barents’ very first encounter with a polar bear, daring hot air balloon expeditions over the polar regions and lonely Christmases in a trapper’s hut. The exhibitions communicate polar history with national and local roots. Our permanent exhibitions are about sealing, overwintering, polar expeditions and the cultural history of Svalbard. The temporary exhibitions are based on new polar research. Be prepared for some questionable taxidermy!
Sauna Pust Tromsø
We have reserved the whole sauna on Wednesday June 18th from 5:00 to 6:00pm! So come join us then :) Make sure to book a time slot in advance! It isn't as busy in the summer months, but still could be a good idea to book at least a day in advance. Also bring your own towel. There is a men's and women's changing room with a locker and a shower and ladders to dip into and climb out of the ocean.
Troll Museum
The Troll Museum in Tromsø is the first and only troll museum in Norway, created using modern Augmented Reality (AR) technology. This translates into a unique and different museum experience where you can dip your toes into Norwegian folklore and discover how the idea of trolls has changed over time. The Road of trolls exhibit will take you on an insightful journey about all things troll, from the very beginning. Find out what the universe looked like according to the Vikings, read the fairy tales that Norwegian parents have been telling their children for centuries, and see what trolls look like in their natural habitats.
Magic Ice Bar Tromsø
The ice bar and art gallery is the work of world-renowned ice carvers! Here you can “follow” in the footsteps of the early arctic explorers such as Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen and others. This exhibit tells their stories of adventure and discovery as it sails through the North Pole. You can also visit the expedition’s ship made of crystal clear ice. They provide warm winter ponchos and gloves before you step inside the ice bar. A welcome drink served in an ice glass is included with the entrance fee.
Telegrafbukta
Telegrafbukta is located at the southern tip of the Tromsø island and is easily accessible to everyone. The area consists of large grasslands, forest areas, beach and boulders. In the area there is a playground, fitness park, beach volleyball court, trees for slack line, campfire sites and toilets. In the summer, many people often take the trip to Telegrafbukta to sunbathe and swim from the beach and pier.
The Arctic University Museum of Norway: Discover Aurora
At the museum you will get a broad understanding of what causes Northern Lights and learn more about the Aurora myths. Try making your own Northern Lights in the plasma chamber, and enjoy the magnificent film “Northern Lights magic over Tromsø” not seen anywhere else in Tromsø. This is a guided tour.
The Arctic University Museum of Norway: Sami Culture Past and Present
In two comprehensive exhibitions, Tromsø Museum show how the Sami people have mastered the art of surviving in the cold conditions of Northern Norway and established themselves as an indigenous people in modern-day Scandinavia. This exhibition presents the traditional life of the Sami people. Starting with the hunting community around 200AD, the exhibition shows the transition to a nomadic way of life. The reindeer herding, the migration routes and the dwellings are presented, as well as a multitude of Sami clothing and crafts.
Perspective Museum
Visit our two exhibitions on the author and painter Cora Sandel/Sara Fabricius (1880–1974). She is best known for her novels about Alberta, a young woman from a small northern town, with a life-story not unlike the author’s own. You’ll encounter historical objects, visual art, literature, and comics. Listen to excerpts from the artist’s letters or explore her collection of photographs and archive materials whilst surrounded by her own paintings, objects and books. On the ground floor we show the exhibition New Standards ¬– With photographs by Juuso Westerlund. In 1940, the enterprise Puutalo was established to help during Finland’s enormous refugee crisis, as 420 000 people needed rehousing due to the Winter War. Through text and archival materials, the exhibition tells the story of Puutalo’s housing production, while new photographs by Juuso Westerlund show glimpses of people’s lives in Puutalo homes in Colombia, Denmark and Finland.
Northern Norwegian Art Museum
Through art we offer new perspectives on the North, life and the people who live here. The museum presents varied exhibitions of Norwegian and international art, with a special focus on contemporary northern and Sami art and crafts.