Tromsø, Capital of the Arctic
Tromsø, Capital of the Arctic
About the excursion
Join a guided bus tour – preferably by electric bus – through Tromsø’s city center to Full Steam – The Gateway to the Arctic, a historic building full of stories. You’ll also visit the iconic Arctic Cathedral with its striking stained glass, and ride the gondola up the mountain for breathtaking views. Remember warm clothing and good footwear for the top.
Direction: Northbound
Disembarkation port: Tromsø
Embarkation port: Tromsø
Time: 14:30-18:00
Meal: None
Level: 1 (Read more)
Season: All year round
Min/max persons: 15-336
Booking reference: TOSN1
Price: Price list
Due to ongoing construction work, Fjellheisen in Tromsø is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchair and rollator users. This will remain in effect until the completion of the new upper station in the summer of 2027
The city of Tromsø is not only known as the “Paris of the North”; it is also “The Gateway to the Arctic”, and during your visit to the Full Steam building, you will get an insight into the city’s history from the 20th century to the present, including a story about the first tourists in Northern Norway and Tromsø. First and foremost, you will learn about the Sami culture, especially the part of it which is related to the sea.
During the excursion, you will also visit the Arctic Cathedral (Ishavskatedralen), one of Tromsø’s most iconic landmarks, known for its unique architecture and stained-glass windows.
Another highlight of the tour is the ride with the Fjellheisen cable car, taking you 421 meters above sea level, where you can enjoy a spectacular view overlooking the fjords, the city, and its surrounding islands and mountains. Feel free to take a short walk on the mountain or visit the restaurant on the top.
Tromsø is known as an international and modern city, as well as one of the world’s best “Northern Lights cities”.
Our voyages
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Bergen → Kirkenes → Bergen
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