Tromso
Known as the ‘Paris of the North’ after 19th century travellers found the inhabitants to be far more cosmopolitan than expected!
Beautiful landscapes and wonderful sea viewsWhen your Norwegian cruise reaches Tromso, you're north of the Arctic Circle and in the last inhabited town before the polar region stretches outward for mile after mile. This is the starting point for many polar expeditions, but there's plenty to see in Tromso itself. For starters Tromso has the biggest concentration of historic wooden houses north of Trondheim, some of which date back to the 17th century. These, together with other main sights such as the fascinating Tromso Museum are covered in our programme of excursions. Nature lovers will adore Tromso, not least because it is uniquely situated among verdant woodland. For a spectacular overview ofthewhole area be sure to take the cable car trip to experience Tromso’s landscapes and wonderful sea views. Down ontheground werecommend a visit to the Polar Museum and Wilderness Centre; you can learn about intrepid polar expeditions and children will love meeting the huskies in the local kennels! Cruises to the Norwegian Fjords are now one of the most popular cruise holidays with travellers, and the picturesque town Tromso is a fine example of why this region is so popular.
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Directions
The Prostneset dock is right in the city centre. The Breivika dock is 4 km north of town.
Tromso Weather & Port Average Temperatures
Tromso experiences a continental subarctic climate because winter temperatures are just cold enough to qualify and the summer season is short. However, the weather and precipitation amount and pattern, with maximum precipitation in autumn and early winter, as well as lack of permafrost, are atypical for subarctic areas, so this climate is sometimes called maritime subarctic or oceanic boreal.
Tromso has a reputation in Norway for getting a lot of snow in the winter, although this varies a lot from one year to the next. The all-time record was set 29 April 1997, when the meteorological station on top of Tromsøya recorded 240 centimeters of snow. The lowest temperature ever recorded is −20.1°C, on 16 February 1985. However, the January average daily maximum is −2°C. This is due to the warming effects of the North Atlantic Current, an extension of the Gulf Stream. The proximity to the sea moderates temperatures; Sommaroy, on the west coast of Kvaloya, has January 24 hours average of −1.9°C. Summer is rather cool, with a July 24-hour average of 12°C, daytime temperatures are usually slightly warmer, but vary from 9°C to 25°C. The summer of 1972, which is the warmest in the record, had a mean temperature of 12.9°C and the highest temperature reached was 30°C. The warmest year on record is 2005, with a mean temperature of 4°C, compared to the current annual average of about 3°C. Large areas in the municipality are above the tree line and have an alpine tundra climate. The temperate figures shown are based on monthly average weather conditions for the selected port. Weather data is not real-time, and sometimes no data is shown for a specific date, month or port in general.
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TSO01 - CITY TOUR ( approximate 3 hours ) - 2012
In the past Tromso was famous for the forests surrounding the town and for being the last inhabited spot before the polar region. The excursion includes a sightseeing tour of Tromso Museum and the Arctic Cathedral.Please note : limited number of guides in languages other than English. Should a tour guide for your language be unavailable, the tour will be provided in English only. This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £48.00 Adults £34.00 Children
TSO02 - TROMSO & POLARIA CENTRE ( approximate 3 hours ) - 2012 The small town of Tromso is located on the island of Troms and is the seat of an important University. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town before visiting the “Polaria Centre” where you can try a polar walk and look at the range of aquariums that show life in the sea and polar areas; see a wide screen film about arctic life.Please note : limited number of guides in languages other than English. Should a tour guide for your language be unavailable, the tour will be provided in English only. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £53.00 Adults £37.00 Children
TSO03 - POLAR MUSEUM & WILDERNESS CENTRE ( approximate 3,5 hours ) - 2011
Tromso his the starting point for many arctic expeditions and all those with an explorar spirit will be keen to visit the Polar Museum, opened in 1978 and housed in an old customs warehouse. In addition to exhibitions about important polar expeditions you can displays on trapping and hunting in the arctic winter. Continue to a husky farm for a visit and greeting of the more than 200 Alaskan Huskies.Note : guides in limited numbers. Limited seats.
Price per person Starting from: £62.00 Adults £43.00 Children
TSO04 - CITY TOUR, TROMSO MUSEUM & CABLE CAR ( approximate 3,5 hours ) - 2012 
Tromso is considered the gateway to the Arctic and is beautifully located on a forest-covered island linked to the mainland by a long bridge. Your tour begins with a stop at Tromso Museum before continuing towards Lake Prestvatn. Then a ride up by cable car to Mount Storsteinen, 420 metres above sea level, to enjoy the spectacular view over Tromso and the surrounding islands.Please note : limited number of guides in languages other than English. Should a tour guide for your language be unavailable, the tour will be provided in English only. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £56.00 Adults £39.00 Children
TSO05 - Polaria Centre & Wilderness Centre – (approx 3.5 hrs) - 2012 Tromso is the starting point for many arctic expeditions and considered the gateway to the Arctic. Our excursion will combine a visit to Polaria centre and a visit to the husky farm. Enjoy a visit to the “Polaria Centre” where you can try a polar walk and look at the range of aquariums that show life in the sea and polar areas; see a wide screen film about arctic life. Next stop will be a visit to the wilderness camp where Tove Sorensen and Tore Albrightsen live with their 3 children and over 300 Alaskan huskies. Please note : limited number of guides in languages other than English. Should a tour guide for your language be unavailable, the tour will be provided in English only. The order of the visits may vary.
Price per person Starting from: £61.00 Adults £43.00 Children
The excursions in the programme above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this programme is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine
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