Lyngen Alps
Lyngsalpan
A range of jagged snowy peaks rising 1,800 meters straight from the fjords. It is one of Europe’s top ski-touring destinations, and in winter it is also a prime spot for the Northern Lights and fjord photography.
The Lyngen Alps lie east of Tromsø. They form a chain of glaciated mountains about 90 km long on the Lyngen Peninsula, with the highest peak, Jiehkkevárri, at about 1,833 meters. Between March and May, after the polar night ends, the area becomes a world-famous ski-mountaineering season, where you can ski from the mountaintop down to the sea. In summer, there are hiking routes such as the trail to the glacial lake Blåisvatnet. In winter, the combination of fjords, snowy peaks and the Northern Lights is spectacular. The drive from Tromsø takes about 1.5–2 hours, including the Breivikeidet ferry. Fjord cruises and one-day tours are also available. Mountain activities require a guide and avalanche equipment.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tromsø Ice Domes
- Tromsdalstinden
- Arctic Cathedral
- Fjellheisen Cable Car
- Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden
- Tromsø Bridge
- Skansen
- Polar Museum