Elisabeths guide on to do things in Tromsø
Sightseeing and things to do
What can you do in Tromsdalen and Tromsø and the area around :)
Here i have chosen some places to eat which we like ourselves.
About things to do, its based on what my guests have told me. I have also chosen places who are smaller and not so "big" in the tourist industry.... and locally owned. Se also in trip advisor for what other tourists say.....
You will pass the church if you walk to or from our house to town. Great wiev over the brigde too.
Tromsø Bridge
BruvegenYou will pass the church if you walk to or from our house to town. Great wiev over the brigde too.
This is a popular thing to do when you are in Tromsø :) Check out their internetpage to see!
14 locals recommend
Tromso Arctic Reindeer / Sami Arctic Reindeer
1570 Fv53This is a popular thing to do when you are in Tromsø :) Check out their internetpage to see!
GuideGunnar
4 KirkegataHe is reccomended by many. And he do not advertise on the big touristplatforms.
Active Tromso
1012 KattfjordeidetDogsledding, a smaller company.
The biggest dogsledding company in Tromsø
116 locals recommend
Tromso Wilderness Center - Dog sledding
601 StraumsvegenThe biggest dogsledding company in Tromsø
Polaria
Here you can see seals and other animals who live in the ocean
Really a great place to go for bathing. You can swim outdoor with a magnificent view. Inside it is a lot of pools with different sizes
64 locals recommend
Tromsøbadet
35 DramsvegenReally a great place to go for bathing. You can swim outdoor with a magnificent view. Inside it is a lot of pools with different sizes
I recomend a walk here, start at the parking space and walk around the path (about 45 minutes) The view to the south and the light here is magnificent.Especially during the dark months here. There are also fireplaces, but not wood. But maybe someone has left the fire så you can sit there :)
Bus 34 from the city center, 15 minutes)
Sydspissen
27 LanesvegenI recomend a walk here, start at the parking space and walk around the path (about 45 minutes) The view to the south and the light here is magnificent.Especially during the dark months here. There are also fireplaces, but not wood. But maybe someone has left the fire så you can sit there :)
Bus 34 from the city center, 15 minutes)
I recomend to go for a walk here. Some periods the lake is frozen and great for iceskating! Take bus 26 from Tromsdalen and go of on the stop called "Myreng" Then pass Prestvannet skole and you will be there. About 5 minuts from the stop
109 locals recommend
Prestvannet Lake
I recomend to go for a walk here. Some periods the lake is frozen and great for iceskating! Take bus 26 from Tromsdalen and go of on the stop called "Myreng" Then pass Prestvannet skole and you will be there. About 5 minuts from the stop
Sauna Pust Tromsø
Here you can take a bath in Tromsø harbour, and sauna :)
Food store and cafe. If you have a car when you are here i abseloutly recommend this food store. They are famous in Norway for their local seafood and local meat. You can eat there too, not so expensive
76 locals recommend
Eide Handel AS
16 FjordvegenFood store and cafe. If you have a car when you are here i abseloutly recommend this food store. They are famous in Norway for their local seafood and local meat. You can eat there too, not so expensive
Bryggejentene
55 ErsfjordvegenNice cafe if you have a car. 30 minute outside Tromsø
Neighborhood and good places to see the northern lights
Fjellheisen is very close to our house. 10 minuts to walk. Then if you are fit you can go right down from Fjellheisen to our house (the Sherpapath) Many people also walk up instead of taking the elevator. Ask me for advice if you want to try.
122 locals recommend
Fjellheisen
Fjellheisen is very close to our house. 10 minuts to walk. Then if you are fit you can go right down from Fjellheisen to our house (the Sherpapath) Many people also walk up instead of taking the elevator. Ask me for advice if you want to try.
Quiet neighborhood inTromsø with great hiking opportunities. We have a good grocery store(Spar) og Pizzarestaurant (Allergro)
Both are in Turistveien.
9 locals recommend
Tromsdalen
Quiet neighborhood inTromsø with great hiking opportunities. We have a good grocery store(Spar) og Pizzarestaurant (Allergro)
Both are in Turistveien.
During winter the stairs are covered with snow, it will still be a path if the wheatherconditions are ok.
You can reach the stairs from our house in 10 minutes. Picture of path from our house to sherpastairs an "Fjellheisen"
Sherpa
34 FløyvegenDuring winter the stairs are covered with snow, it will still be a path if the wheatherconditions are ok.
You can reach the stairs from our house in 10 minutes. Picture of path from our house to sherpastairs an "Fjellheisen"
Se the tip on walking in the valley in Tromsdalen. This is the place where you can light a fire, there is free wood. Remember to have matches with you.
13 locals recommend
The guys in the woods
Se the tip on walking in the valley in Tromsdalen. This is the place where you can light a fire, there is free wood. Remember to have matches with you.
Arctic Cathedral
41 Hans Nilsens veiVakker kirke med flott arkitektur.
Here there is an ice rink, and you can rent skates during the winter. 20 minute walk from our house. Ask me for when it is open :) We often go there for skating.
TUIL Arena
24 Arthur Arntzens VegHere there is an ice rink, and you can rent skates during the winter. 20 minute walk from our house. Ask me for when it is open :) We often go there for skating.
De beste stedene å spise i Tromsø
This is a my favorite place to eat local seafood, it is cosy and with a seaview. You have to make a reservation here to secure a place.
54 locals recommend
Arctandria SjømatRestaurant
1 StrandtorgetThis is a my favorite place to eat local seafood, it is cosy and with a seaview. You have to make a reservation here to secure a place.
Good local food which is a favorite for many people, they have reindeer and seafood on the menu. The place is small and you have to make a reservation.
6 locals recommend
Art Café
2 Richard Withs plassGood local food which is a favorite for many people, they have reindeer and seafood on the menu. The place is small and you have to make a reservation.
Seafood on the go :) This place has warm fish cakes to eat right the way, fish an chips, shrimps, fish soup and local beer. You can eat there too, and it is a great viewer the harbour. It is not so expensive.
6 locals recommend
A Dragøy AS
1 StortorgetSeafood on the go :) This place has warm fish cakes to eat right the way, fish an chips, shrimps, fish soup and local beer. You can eat there too, and it is a great viewer the harbour. It is not so expensive.
Not local food :) but the best chinarestaurant in town! The owners serve and work there and they hav a very good custom policy. They have been in Tromsø for 35 years
13 locals recommend
Tang's restaurant AS
7 BankgataNot local food :) but the best chinarestaurant in town! The owners serve and work there and they hav a very good custom policy. They have been in Tromsø for 35 years
Both the locals and the tourists love this place. Buy beer, sausage and sit outside by their fireplace
9 locals recommend
Raketten Bar & Pølse
1 Erling Bangsunds plassBoth the locals and the tourists love this place. Buy beer, sausage and sit outside by their fireplace
Grocery store in Tromsdalen
The nearest grocery store, 10-15 minuts to walk from our house. They have local fresh fish, and offers warm food. Try their fresh shrimps with with bread and mayones :)
29 locals recommend
Eurospar
1 Anton Jakobsens vegThe nearest grocery store, 10-15 minuts to walk from our house. They have local fresh fish, and offers warm food. Try their fresh shrimps with with bread and mayones :)
Nabolagsguide
To see the northern lights I recomend to go into the valley of Tromsdalen. Follow Turistveien until the end, and then follow the path. It will be a good chance to se the northern lights in the winter because it is no electrical light there. In summer it is a beautiful quiet walk. This is very close from our house. You can also go to the lavvu (Gutta på skauen) , a popular place for the locals to go to. In the weekend they serve coffee and something to eat. When it is dark you can make a fire there and just wait to see the aurora. Ask me for more advise
There are also maps and directions on internet. Search "Gutta pa skauen"
There are maps in the house too
9 locals recommend
Tromsdalen
To see the northern lights I recomend to go into the valley of Tromsdalen. Follow Turistveien until the end, and then follow the path. It will be a good chance to se the northern lights in the winter because it is no electrical light there. In summer it is a beautiful quiet walk. This is very close from our house. You can also go to the lavvu (Gutta på skauen) , a popular place for the locals to go to. In the weekend they serve coffee and something to eat. When it is dark you can make a fire there and just wait to see the aurora. Ask me for more advise
There are also maps and directions on internet. Search "Gutta pa skauen"
There are maps in the house too
Traveler advice
What to pack
To travel from Airport
From the Airport you can take route 42 to town, then switch to route 26 (besides Peppes pizza)
Go of the bus at the stop " Gausdalsveien"
Load down the app "Tromsreiser" og "Tromsbillett"
But i do recomend taxi becouse of the steep hill to our house. Escpesially if you have suitcases. Remember to ask for a 4wd in winthertime.
Getting around
It is a nice walk to go to the town from us. 30 -45 min.
You will pass the famous "Ishavskatedralen" and get to se the beautiful view from the brigde
What to pack
I recomend crampons during winter in Tromsø
The ground to our house is steep and can also be slippery in Tromsø
Getting around
To travel by bus
Download apps "Troms billett" to buy ticket and "Tromsreiser" for timeschedule
Route 26 from town, right beside Peppes pizza.
The stop here in Tromsdalen is "Gausdalsveien" to come nearest our home
Getting around
Travel like the locals
You can travel by local boats to small places around Tromsø, Harstad, Skjervøy, Kvænangen. And also by bus or ferry
https://www.tromskortet.no/?lang=no_NO