Tromsø
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- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Cities north of the Arctic Circle in Europe are not quite as rare as hens' teeth - as Tromsø proves. In both directions the Hurtigruten boat calls on the same day htat it passes the glorious Lyngen Alps and on both days it passes them at sunset, northwards after an afternoon in Tromsø, southwards en route for Tromsø at midnight.
Sights and Activities
If you reach Tromsø on the Hurtigruten's northern voyage, there is a shore trip around the city visiting the so-called 'Ice Cathedral.' Unless you plan to use the funicular on your southbound return (and possibly even if you do) you could consider foregoing the trip and riding a local bus to the funicular. The church at Hammerfest can be adequate compensation for missing the 'Ice Cathedral' and the view from the top of the funicular is a stunner. What's more, it's cheaper!
Events and Festivals
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