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Explore Tromso

Tromso lies in Northern Norway, located 350 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. Tromso is the capital of the Arctic. Tromso is famous for being one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. The Northern Lights is sometimes so strong that you can even see it in the downtown of Tromso or from your hotel window

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs-NSEIRzqA

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national language is Norwegian 
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Norwegian Krone
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costS around 200 Norwegian NOKone (R256) for 2 people. At an exclusive restaurant 3 course meals are around 425 Norwegian NOKone (R757).
Drinks
A local beer will cost around 33 Norwegian NOKone (R58.79) and an imported beer around 46 Norwegian NOKone. A Bottle of red wine will cost around 180 Norwegian NOKone (R320).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a basic fee of around 71 Norwegian NOKone (R126) and 10 Norwegian NOKone (R17.81) thereafter.
General Transport
Public busses offer a cheap option to get around and they stop at most tourist destinations. A single trip bus ticket will be around 50 Norwegian Krone (R89).

Things to do in Tromso

Cable Car To The Mountain Floya; Fjord Cruise & Fishing; The Arctic Cathedral; Polaria Arctic Experience Center And Aquarium; Polar Museum & Skansen; Extreme Auroras – Northern Lights Movie at The Science Centre; Tromso Cathedral; Go For A Stroll In Storgata And Do Some Shopping; Visit Tromso’s Oldest Pub Ølhallen; Tromso Waterpark – Tromsøbadet (Indoor & Outdoor); The Museums Of Tromso; Northern Lights; Whale Watching Fjord Tour; Reindeer Feeding & Sledding; Dog Sledding; Snowmobile Tour; Snowshoeing Hike; Tromso Ice Domes.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Measles
  • Routine Vaccines
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Wind proof jacket
  • Binoculars
  • Thermal clothing
  • Umbrela
  • Local wildlife guide
  • Copy of travel documents
  • First aid kit
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Camera
  • Neck Wallet
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

South Africans travelling to Norway need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.