Nestled above the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is a vibrant city known as the Gateway to the Arctic. Famous for its spectacular Northern Lights, this charming destination offers a blend of dramatic natural beauty, rich Sami culture, and a thriving city vibe.
Use this travel guide to plan a successful Northern Lights trip to Tromsø.
👉🏻 Essential Planning Tips
- Best Time to Visit
- Entry Requirements & Schengen Visa Process
- Currency and Money Tips
- Tax-Free Shopping
- Packing Tips
- Language and Common Phrases
- Safety and Health Tips
- Cultural Etiquette
- Useful Apps and Websites
👉🏻 Suggested Itinerary
- Day-by-day breakdown with places and things to do in the morning, afternoon, and evening
- Each place has a note or tip
- Tips for Prime Attractions and Experiences
- Transportation Tips
- Stay Recommendations
- Dining and Eateries
Legends:
⏱️ - time needed at the place
€€€ - expensive
⏰ - book early
📸 - photo op tip
This guide is perfect if any of the following applies to you!
👉🏻 You want to go on an epic Northern Lights trip in Europe but can't spend much time planning it.
👉🏻 Ensure you don’t miss out on any critical bookings.
After several weeks of research across blogs, forums, reviews, YouTube videos, IG reels, and whatnot, we’ve consolidated the best in this guide. Here’s what to expect from this guide and how to make the most of it.
✨ The first half is dedicated to essential travel tips that are even more important than the itinerary. Knowing in advance about the visa process, currency, useful apps, and more will help you avoid any surprises during your precious, limited time in a new country.
✨ The second half lays out a recommended itinerary. It highlights the nitty-gritty details about their most important activities so that you can immediately start acting on the bookings in your trip planning.
✨ Pay close attention to the *Travel Smart tips* in each section.
✨ Each day's itinerary has been tried, tested, and optimized based on lessons learned, so you don’t have to make the same mistakes and waste your vacation time.
✨ Look for links to booking resources and websites throughout the guide.
✨ All spots in the guide are mapped and categorized. You can filter them and click on them to review the official website and address. You can also open the places in your Google Maps and save them during your planning or use the Thatch app directly on the go.
If you have any questions after purchasing the guide, you can reach us at madoverexploring@gmail.com.
