Living at the limit - surviving and thriving in the Arctic

Show all 12 photos

Highlights

The harbour, the old connection to the islands and the modern connection to the world

The Arctic triangle with the explorer monument, the old seal hunting vessel, the experience centre Polaria and the Polar Research Institute

The Mack brewery, the northernmost brewery in the world with the oldest pub in town

The protestant cathedral (the northernmost in the world)

The main street/ pedestrian zone with picturesque wooden houses and modern shops

The catholic cathedral (the northernmost in the world)

The main square, our meeting place in summer and in winter

Skansen, the old fortress

The Polar museum with a deep dive into our arctic history

Tromso

cultural, historical, museums, sightseeing, walking, Story Telling

Private Tour

3 Hours

Medium

English, German, Norwegian

Description

Get the feel of how people lived and survived in the arctic in earlier times, explore how we live and thrive today. Dive into our arctic history; listen to the stories of our arctic heroes and explorers. Discover how this cultural heritage still influences our culture and how we have incorporated it into our way of being. At the same time find out how our modern life is today and learn about our preferred leisure activities.

On this walking tour you will see the major sights in Tromsø's compact downtown and harbour area. We'll walk along the harbour, stroll through Tromsø's main street, Storgata and pass by our picturesque main squares. We will enjoy the mixture of traditional wooden architecture and modern design and I will show you many "northernmosts of the world". Let yourself be surprised by some of the local habits and join me to my "hidden gems".

Did you know Tromsø used to be called the Gateway to the Arctic? Find out more about our traditions with my explanations and stories in the Polar museum.

Itinerary

Living, surviving and thriving in the Arctic

This tour can start and end from any downtown hotel, the downtown cruise ship terminal or any central point. The order of our tour will vary according to the starting point and depend on wind and weather.
The itinerary can be customized according to your needs and interests. I can also create a shorter or longer customized tour for you.

What's Included

Your private guide

Admission tickets for two guests to the Polar museum

For more guests, please ask for a customized tour with a quote.

Know Before You Go

We can cover all of these sights walking at a leisurely pace. If you think there may be too much walking, I can arrange a limo or taxi with driver for parts or all of the tour. You might also have a look into the “Relaxed drive to the sights and secrets” tour.