What to do and see in Tromso, Northern Norway: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

November 3, 2021 Kiesha Cripe

The fjords and mountain ranges of Tromso are simply magical. Here, the northern lights sparkle across the same navy blue sky that's illuminated by the midnight sun. You'll be spellbound by Tromso's enchanting fishing villages, fragrant botanical gardens and crystalline waterfalls. Music is a major part of the Tromso culture, particularly techno and electronic music, which adds some thumping thunder to the city once a year during the annual Insomnia Festival.
Restaurants in Tromso

1. Backbeat Kaffe & Vinyl

Vestregata 3, Tromso 9008 Norway https://www.facebook.com/pages/Backbeat/274778335892941
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Backbeat Kaffe & Vinyl

2. Arctic Escape

Groennegata 53 3rd Floor, Tromso 9008 Norway +47 920 95 555 [email protected] http://www.arcticescape.no
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5.0 based on 276 reviews

Arctic Escape

The northernmost escape room in the world! You and your teammates will be given a mission and locked in a room full of codes, puzzles and cryptic leads, with 60 minutes to solve them all. Your only available tools will be creative thinking, teamwork and collaboration, and hopefully you will complete the mission before the hour is up. Bring a playful mood and an open mind!

Reviewed By puchaczbocian

We had John Winter office and it was really cool. The staff was super friendly and always supportive. If you are in Tromsø on a bad weather day don’t miss that place

3. Snarby Strikkestudio

Fredrik Langes gate 18, Tromso 9008 Norway +47 77 64 13 20 [email protected] http://www.strikkestudio.no
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Snarby Strikkestudio

Tromsø's best and biggest selection of Norwegian knitwear. We have sweaters, jackets and accessories from Dale of Norway, Oleana, Norlender and more. From the traditional to the modern, our focus is on knitwear made in Norway and we have our own range of products made here in Tromsø. In our knitting department we offer a huge selection of yarn in many different qualities.

4. Perspektivet Museum

Storgata 95, Tromso 9008 Norway +47 77 60 19 10 [email protected] http://perspektivet.no
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4.5 based on 246 reviews

Perspektivet Museum

Themes from Tromso's past and present. Challenging temporary exhibits in a magnificent villa from 1838. Documentary photo exhibits. Operates the Folkeparken open air museum

Reviewed By PeteM959 - Norwich, United Kingdom

It’s free, just wander in. There were 3 really good exhibitions there when we went. Especially enjoyed the superb photos of 1960s Tromso by Knut Stokmo.

5. Profil Glassdesign

Leirstrandvegen 1414, Tromso 9106 Norway +47 922 82 844 [email protected] http://www.profilglassdesign.no/Products.aspx
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Profil Glassdesign

Local factory of hand blown glass, shop and small café. Located in Southern Kvaloya

Reviewed By Harveychant

Nearly drove past...so look out for the signs. Easy going cafe with some great artwork for sale. Coffee was rich and fresh. The owner told us he did the best waffles in the world. As it turns out he’s right. He also does Air BnB. I’d love to go back and discuss 1970’s rock with the owner, have a drink and just watch the world go by. Highly recommended if you are on your way past.

6. Northern Norwegian Science Center

Hansine Hansens veg 17 Bus stop: UiT/Planetariet, Tromso 9019 Norway +47 77 62 09 45 [email protected] http://nordnorsk.vitensenter.no/engelsk/
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4.5 based on 209 reviews

Northern Norwegian Science Center

The Science Centre offers northern lights planetarium shows every day. In addition there are close to a hundred interactive exhibits where everyone can have fun with popular science, exploring both regional and universal questions. The Science Centre is open about 359 days of the year. Check our website for opening hours, planetarium schedules and prices.

Reviewed By karolyno831

This is one of my favourite places to go and take visitors to Tromso. There is there an amazing Aurora video (still my favourite even after seeing it about 10 times). I love the hands on science activities that are varied and lots of fun as well as educational and informative. Best place to have fun while learning at the same time for all ages. Although many think it is more for kids I take adults and they love it too. Highly recommend.

7. Tromso Tourist Information

Samuel Arnesens gate 5 Pb 311, Tromso 9008 Norway +47 77 61 00 00 [email protected] http://www.visittromso.no
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4.5 based on 1,535 reviews

Tromso Tourist Information

Welcome to Visit Tromsø, the Tromso Tourist Information Centre. We look forward to help plan your stay and offer extensive knowledge of the area. Our knowledgeable hosts speak many languages. You can book activities, car rental, accommodation and trips with Hurtigruten. You can buy Polar certificates, stamps, postcards, souvenirs, hiking and road maps. Tromsø - a world-class Arctic adventure.

Reviewed By 14jackih - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to Tromsø tourist office for being so helpful in booking our once in a lifetime evening trip in the hope of seeing the mysterious Northern lights. The lady I’m so sorry I didn’t note your name )who helped in our plight was so understanding knowing that our previously booked trip was cancelled at the last minute due to poor weather which let us one night to see the lights before we left Tromsø. The lady was fantastic, understanding, empathetic and patient....thank you. We were truly spoilt by the spectacular display that greeted us in the booked trip. A fantastic last evening spent in beautiful Tromsø.

8. Tromso Public library and City Archives

Groennegata 94, Tromso 9008 Norway +47 77 79 09 00 http://www.tromso.kommune.no/hjem.255743.no.html
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4.5 based on 154 reviews

Tromso Public library and City Archives

Reviewed By Redpanda59 - The Hague, The Netherlands

Been here a few times on a quiet afternoon when I ran out of idea’s of what to do. It’s great as libraries usually are and is joined to the Movie house complex and there is a great little cafe, with small meals and lovely coffee and sweets.

9. Lone Slydahl

Storgata 106, Tromso 9008 Norway +47 958 06 119 [email protected] http://www.loneslydahl.com
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Lone Slydahl

Lone Slydahl´s gallery and studio is a concept for everyone to see art being made. The gallery constantly rotate their showcase so you can be sure that there is always something you have never seen before.

10. Bastard Bar

Strandgata 22, Tromso 9008 Norway +47 922 00 519 http://facebook.com/bastardbar
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Bastard Bar

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