Troms

A county north of the Arctic Circle, a popular destination for northern lights and Arctic outdoor activities.

Troms lies in northern Norway, north of the Arctic Circle, and its administrative seat, Tromsø, is known as the "Gateway to the Arctic." Mountains meet the sea throughout the county: the island of Senja is famed for its steep peaks and coastal road, and the Lyngen Alps are a destination for ski touring. Winter (roughly Sep–Mar) is northern lights season, with dog sledding and whale watching on offer; summer brings the midnight sun, ideal for hiking and road trips. Tromsø Airport is the main gateway, with flights to Oslo and other cities.

Destinations

• Tromsø
• Senja
• Kilpisjärvi
• Narvik

Itineraries

• Tromsø to Stockholm via the Inlandsbanan – Head south from the Norwegian Arctic in summer via the Ofoten Line, the King's Trail, and the Inlandsbanan
• Rovaniemi to Tromsø Winter Aurora Corridor – A cross-border winter route from Santa Claus Village along the E8 highway via Levi and the Three-Country Border Market…
• Tromsø to Lofoten Islands – A summer island-hopping route from north to south, featuring Senja, whale watching in Andenes, and ending in Reine, Lof…
• Swedish Icehotel to Narvik: 4-Day Arctic Railway Itinerary – Ride the historic Iron Ore Line across the Sweden-Norway border, connecting the Icehotel, Abisko's auroras, and the Nar…
• Tromsø to Alta: 7-Day Winter Aurora Itinerary – Chase the northern lights and go whale watching in Tromsø, then head to Alta for rock carvings and an ice hotel stay.
• North Cape Midnight Sun: 7-Day Summer Road Trip – Drive from Tromsø via the Lyngen Alps and Alta to the North Cape to witness Europe's northernmost midnight sun.
• Kirkenes Snowhotel & Coastal Cruise to Tromsø – Stay in a snow hotel and catch king crabs in the border town of Kirkenes, then cruise south to Tromsø.