How to Plan a Winter Tromsø Itinerary for 1 to 5 Days

How to Plan a Winter Tromsø Itinerary for 1 to 5 Days

If you’re planning your Northern Norway itinerary, congratulations: you’re in for a bucket list worthy experience of a lifetime! A trip to Tromsø, nicknamed “The Paris of the North” for its important role in Northern Europe’s culture, is a must on any visit to Northern Norway.  This beautiful city serves as the gateway to all sorts…

When Does it Snow in Tromsø?: Best Months for a Winter Wonderland

When Does it Snow in Tromsø?: Best Months for a Winter Wonderland

When you think about the colder months in Norway, you’re probably dreaming of Tromsø in the snow. It’s already a wintry fairytale of a city. Situated right on the fjord with colorful harbor-side buildings, the festive light-lined streets make the city shine despite the dark skies. And when the snow in Tromsø really settles in,…

Tromsø in February: My Honest Thoughts After Visiting Twice

Tromsø in February: My Honest Thoughts After Visiting Twice

With soft Arctic daylight where the sun hovers low on the horizon to pitch-black nights with the aurora dancing overhead, February in Tromsø is a dreamy time of year to visit if you’re a fan of winter…. or even if you aren’t, but don’t mind tolerating it for the beauty it brings. Yes, it can…

How to Visit the Vulkana Arctic Spa in Tromsø: My Experience

How to Visit the Vulkana Arctic Spa in Tromsø: My Experience

One of the most magical and lesser-known places you can visit in Tromsø, the unique MS Vulkana has transformed far from its origins as a 1957 deep-sea fishing boat, now into a floating spa oasis. Seriously! The result of a passion project of two Norwegian couples, a group of four friends purchased a fishing boat…