Tromso, Norway

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Tromso

Late November-January for polar night and aurora viewing; June-July for midnight sunBest time
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Tromso lies above the Arctic Circle on an island in northern Norway, ringed by mountains and linked to the mainland by the bridge past the Arctic Cathedral. It is one of the most accessible bases in Europe for the northern lights, with polar night in midwinter and midnight sun through the summer.

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Tromso lies above the Arctic Circle on an island in northern Norway, ringed by mountains and linked to the mainland by the bridge past the Arctic Cathedral. It is one of the most accessible bases in Europe for the northern lights, with polar night in midwinter and midnight sun through the summer.

Country: NorwayPopulation: 77,544Time zone: UTC+1
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Tromso lies above the Arctic Circle on an island in northern Norway, ringed by mountains and linked to the mainland by the bridge past the Arctic Cathedral. It is one of the most accessible bases in Europe for the northern lights, with polar night in midwinter and midnight sun through the summer.

Best forNorthern lights (aurora) trips; polar night and midnight sun experiences; Arctic wildlife and fjord excursions
When to goLate November-January for polar night and aurora viewing; June-July for midnight sun
Getting aroundWalkable centre; local buses; cable car (Fjellheisen) up Storsteinen for panoramic views; Tromso airport a short drive from downtown
Where to stayCity centre on Tromsoya island, within walking distance of the harbour and the bridge to the Arctic Cathedral
Maybe skip ifYou want guaranteed daylight in winter or warm-weather sightseeing

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