Prestvannet
A small lake on the central highlands of Tromsø Island. The loop trail takes about 30 minutes and makes it a good place in town for birdwatching and winter Northern Lights.
Prestvannet lies on the central highlands of Tromsø Island, surrounded by residential areas and birch forest. The loop trail is about 1.5 km and takes around 30 minutes. In summer the lake is home to large numbers of gulls and waterbirds nesting, while in winter the lake freezes over, and locals ski and walk here. On clear nights, there are few lights around the lakeshore, so you can see the Northern Lights. Admission is free. It is a 20–25-minute uphill walk from the city center, or you can take a bus.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mack Brewery & Ølhallen
- Polaria
- Northern Lights Chase, Tromsø
- Storgata & Old Town
- Tromsø Cathedral
- Perspektivet Museum
- Winter Whale Watching
- Northern Norway Art Museum