Category Archives: Winter Travel

5 Best Tours for Whale Watching in Tromso (2024-2025)

Whale watching in Tromso, Norway: Tips + Best Tours

Are you looking to go whale watching in Tromso on your upcoming trip? These are the top whale watching tours in Tromso, including how to book (and I answer all your questions)! Not all Tromso whale watching tours are created equal… so choose your tour in Norway wisely! I have created this guide to encourage […]

22 Things to Do in Tromso in Winter (and 2 You Can Skip!)

One of the best things to do in Tromso is to stroll along the harbor!

Every year, I meet several people who have booked a trip to Tromso in winter and wonder if there is enough to do to keep occupied for a few days. Well, I am here to declare that there is MORE than enough to keep occupied in Norway’s Arctic capital! And these are some of the […]

4 Best Sami Experiences in Tromso (Reindeer, Aurora, & More!)

Visiting and feeding reindeer in Tromso

One of the best winter activities and excursions in Northern Norway is visiting a Tromso reindeer farm and learning more about the Sami culture and their relationship with reindeer. This guide will showcase ethical Sami tours and places where you can go reindeer sledding in Tromso (or simply just feed the reindeer). I have been […]

Perfect 2-5 Day Tromso Itinerary for Winter (2025 Guide)

Tromso itinerary: What to do with 2-5 days in Tromso

I have been fortunate enough to visit Tromso several times (and even ‘live’ there for a month), and each time I visit, I am amazed at how many people head to Northern Norway’s capital without a plan! This Tromso itinerary will give you details on how to spend 2–5 days in Tromso during the winter […]

5 Best Tromso Northern Lights Tours + Tips (2024-2025)

Best northern lights tours in Tromso, Norway

I have seen the northern lights in Tromso a handful of times – often on tours but more often than not on my own. As someone who lives in the Arctic, I get excited when someone books a trip up north and gets to check ‘seeing the aurora’ off on their bucket list! In this […]

Dog Sledding in Tromso: Ethical Tours & Helpful Tips (2024-2025)

Traîneau à chiens en famille à Tromso

No trip to Northern Norway would be complete without a husky safari in Tromso! This guide details what to expect when dog sledding in Tromso, including how to book the best tour for you and your group. In this guide, I recommend the best dog sledding tours in Tromso for all types of travelers, regardless […]