Norway · MUSEUMS IN TROMSø
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 6 museums in Tromsø that survive Norwegian prices, each with its fare, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk Tromsø troll rooms with a tablet and AR. See Norwegian myths come alive, hear stories on a multilingual audio guide, and meet the Sea Troll.
“this was an adorable museum and experience... I just wish it was a bigger museum (because it was so fun!)”
Tromso cod tasting at Full Steam: four Arctic cod dishes, Sea Sami and Northern Lights exhibits, plus guided museum entry.
“An incredibly good tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. He not only explained everything very clearly, but also entertained us with personal stories from his childhood. He walked us through the exact steps of traditional fishing and gave us a fascinating insight into both the past and present. The tour also included access to the museum, which you can explore on your own and where you learn a lot about seafaring and famous explorers.”
Visit Tromsø’s Full Steam Museum in the historic sea-house, with Sea Sami culture, Northern Lights photos and Arctic maritime history.
“Since aNorway and Tromso are surrounded mankly by the fishing industry, this museum explains from the beginning, how the foshing trade started from the past times and how it has evolved through out the years. This museum shows also the importance of the fishing industry, the old way of fishing and today's way of fishing. It has drastically change a lot. It also dedicates a while floor for Sami's people and culture, also for old trades and the tools that they used to use for tradesman. Not to be missed!!!”
Guided Tromso polar bear walk with Polar Museum and Polaria, plus city orientation, warm tips, and an Arctic climate reality check.
“Very knowledgeable pleasant and smart we enjoyed every minute. We accomplished a lot without being too intense. Fantastic”
Join a Tromsø city walk and Polar Museum visit with guided history, photo stops, and optional lunch for private groups. From $49.
“The guide was very friendly and new very fun facts about the city. We also went to the polar museum wich was very interesting.”
A quick guided intro to Sea Sami life at Full Steam, led by a real Sami guide in kofte, with Joik and museum access included.
“Toby was enthusiastic and open to our many questions.”
Every kind of day out on this coast, and the best of each.
