Telegrafbukta
A small bay park at the southern tip of Tromsø Island. In summer you can watch the midnight sun here; in winter it is one of the darker spots in town for seeing the Northern Lights.
Telegrafbukta lies at the southern tip of Tromsø Island, next to the Arctic University Museum. It is a sandy beach and grassy park facing the fjord, and its name comes from a 19th-century undersea telegraph cable landing site. In summer locals gather here for barbecues and to watch the midnight sun. In winter, the distance from city lights makes it a good place to watch the Northern Lights on clear nights on your own, saving the cost of a tour. Admission is free, and the bus ride takes about 15 minutes. Winter evenings by the sea are cold and icy, so dress warmly and wear shoes with good grip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- The Arctic University Museum of Norway
- Prestvannet
- Polaria
- Mack Brewery & Ølhallen
- Northern Lights Chase, Tromsø
- Storgata & Old Town
- Tromsø Cathedral
- Winter Whale Watching