Tromsø: The Paris of the North
About the Tour
Welcome to Tromsø, where I'll take you along the seaside and the main street, telling you the story of the city and showing you the highlights. The tour will take about 45 minutes without stopping, but feel free to stop and inhale the arctic air in Tromsø.
You will be walking along the seaside, where you'll experience a magnificent view of the Arctic Cathedral, and later find yourself at the Polar Museum, where you may learn about famous Polar researchers like Fritjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. Later, you will walk along the main street, and take a stop at the main city square, before you continue to the Tromsø Cathedral and finally end the tour by the Hurtigruten port.
Tour Producer
Stormposten Lars Engerengen
In the northern reaches of Europe, amidst the crisp air and breathtaking landscapes, resides an Arctic storyteller whose words weave magic into the frozen silence. Meet Lars Engerengen, a passionate narrator of the Arctic wilderness, a voice that carries the echoes of history and the whispers of untamed nature.
Living beneath the shimmering Northern Lights and the endless glow of the Midnight Sun, Lars discovered his fascination for the Arctic’s lore in childhood. Nights spent listening to age-old tales by the fireside sparked a curiosity that would shape his life’s journey. That spark grew into a flame as he ventured across icy tundras, sailed through fjords, and trekked along snow-laden paths, collecting stories etched into the land and its people.
His storytelling is more than words—it is an immersive experience. With a voice that soothes and inspires, Lars transports listeners to remote landscapes where ancient myths meet modern realities. Through his narratives, one feels the biting wind, hears the crunch of snow underfoot, and senses the resilience of those who carved out life in this harsh yet beautiful region.
Lars doesn't tell you everything, but he tells you enough to pique your curiosity. Enough to make you want to learn more. Enough to make you want to stay a while longer.
Join Lars on a journey beyond the ordinary—a voyage into the soul of the Arctic. Each tale is an invitation to explore a world where nature reigns supreme, and history lingers in every frozen breath. Step into the story, and let the Arctic speak through him.
Preview Location
Location 11
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Major Landmarks
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The Polar Museum
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Scandic Ishavshotel
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Tromsø Havn Prostneset
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Hurtigruten
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Tromsø Cathedral
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Roald Amundsen Monument
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Streetart Tromsø
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Cathedral of Our Lady
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Visit Tromsø
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Tromsø Town Hall
Getting There
Route Overview
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Start locationSamuel Arnesens gate 3, 9008 Tromsø, Norway -
Total distance2km -
Final locationSamuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø, Norway -
Distance back to start location94.3m
Directions to Starting Point
You should start the tour in the parking lot in front of Scandic Ishavshotell, at the port. You can reach the starting point by using bus 20, 21 or 34 to bus stop "Fredrik Langes gate", and then walk about 100 meters against the port/Scandic hotel.
Tips
Places to stop along the way
The Polar Museum, Roald Amundsen statue, The port, The main city square, Tromsø Cathedral.
Best time of day
Anytime of day is fine.
Precautions
As you are in the far north, you may experience all four seasons within the 30 minutes this tour takes, so it's recommended to check the weather prognoses, and dress after it.
The tour is possible also for users with wheelchair.
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