Ishavskatedralen
The Arctic Cathedral, a church from 1965 with a triangular glass façade, across the bridge.
Tickets →Tromsø, Norway
Tromsø: airports, things to do and where to stay
Tromsø is the largest city in northern Norway, on an island above the Arctic Circle. It is famous for the northern lights in winter and the midnight sun in summer.
Tromsø airports
From the airport to central Tromsø
Tromsø Langnes airport is about 4 km from central Tromsø.
Flybussen
Buses linking the airport with the centre of Tromsø. Check timetables and tickets on the operator's website.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside the arrivals hall. It is the most convenient way to reach the centre of Tromsø, though more expensive than public transport.
Tromsø
Things to do in Tromsø
Fjellheisen
The cable car up Mount Storsteinen, with views of the city, the fjords and, in winter, the northern lights.
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Tromsøbrua
The bridge linking the island of Tromsøya with the mainland, one of the city's landmarks.
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Polarmuseet
A museum in an old harbour warehouse about Arctic hunting and polar exploration.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Tromsø?
Tromsø is served by Tromsø Langnes (TOS).
How far is the airport from central Tromsø?
Tromsø Langnes airport is about 4 km from central Tromsø.
How do I get from the airport to central Tromsø?
From Tromsø Langnes airport you can take Flybussen (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Tromsø?
Highlights of Tromsø include Ishavskatedralen, Fjellheisen, Tromsøbrua, and Polarmuseet.
Photo credits
- Ishavskatedralen: Godot13, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fjellheisen: Olivier Bruchez, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tromsøbrua: JojoSlight corrections by Blueshade, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Polarmuseet: Visem, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons