Tromsø Cruise Port Guide
Photos: The Municipality of Tromsø from Tromsø, Norway (CC BY 2.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Andre Abou Aad, luis vidilla, VICTOR FERNANDEZ, Tamara Savage, Paul Allen · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Norway
- Region:
- Northern Lights & Arctic Norway
- Coordinates:
- 69.6517° N, 18.9556° E
About Tromsø
Tromsø is a port of call in Northern Norway, located on the island of Tromsøya in Troms county. The city serves as the administrative centre of both the municipality and the county, connected to the mainland suburb of Tromsdalen by bridge and tunnel.
Eight notable attractions lie within easy reach of the port. The Polar Museum sits just 0.3 km away and holds a 4.4 rating across 5,292 reviews. Tromsø Havn, also 0.2 km from the terminal, is rated 4.7 from 330 reviews. The Arctic University Museum of Norway (2.5 km away) has a 4.5 rating from 1,882 reviews, whilst Polaria aquarium is 0.9 km distant with 4.1 stars from 6,939 reviews. The iconic Arctic Cathedral in nearby Tromsdalen (1.3 km) attracts visitors with its 4.2 rating and 10,365 reviews.
Nearby ports and seasonal visiting
Tromsø connects easily to other regional ports including Alta, Bodø, Honningsvåg, Lofoten Islands, and others across Northern Lights & Arctic Norway cruises. The best months to visit are October through March, when Arctic conditions create unique viewing opportunities.
Tromsø is a city in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The city is the administrative centre of the municipality and the county. The city is located on the island of Tromsøya which sits in the Tromsøysundet strait, just off the mainland of Northern Norway. The mainland suburb of Tromsdalen is connected to the city centre on Tromsøya by the Tromsø Bridge and the Tromsøysund Tunnel. The suburb of Kvaløysletta on the island of Kvaløya is connected to the city centre by the Sandnessund Bridge.
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Things to do in Tromsø on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Marcelo De Fino · via Google Maps Church
Arctic Cathedral
4.2 (10,365) 1.3 km from port
Imposing church constructed from concrete & aluminum in the 1960s, with a striking glass facade.
Near: Tromsøysund menighet (59 m) · MIX Skjernes Kiosk (134 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “A wonderful execution of modern church architecture that even traditional church lovers will like. It fits the overall narrative of…” — Ben
- 5 · “The Arctic Cathedral is certainly worth seeing while in Tromsø. The distinctive triangular architecture is striking and photographs well, especially…” — Yo Lo
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Photo: Daniel Lim · via Google Maps Aquarium
Polaria
4.1 (6,939) 0.9 km from port
Striking arctic aquarium housed in a building modeled on ice floes, with seals & a panoramic cinema.
Near: Framsenteret (36 m) · Blown Glass Factory in Tromsø AS (78 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “Very much worth the visit! I additionally booked the Behind the Scenes tour. Julie was such a kind and open…” — Anja L.
- 5 · “A nice place for an afternoon or morning. Enjoy watching the seals being fed and trained and how they study…” — Sommer Bailey
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Photo: Lenka V · via Google Maps History Museum
The Polar Museum
4.4 (5,292) 0.3 km from port
University museum with scientific, cultural & archaeological exhibits related to the Tromsø area.
Near: Bust of Roald Amundsen (12 m) · Social Medical Center (25 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “This is a wonderful place for those who wish to learn more about polar exploration. You will learn about tools…” — Nostopping1234
- 5 · “Have visited this museum 2 times. And really like it! Especially the old real hytt. Museum have a lot of…” — Aleksandra
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Photo: Ryan Jose Ruiz III · via Google Maps Museum
Arctic University Museum of Norway
4.5 (1,882) 2.5 km from port
Museum established in 1872 featuring science & cultural exhibits, including ones related to Norway.
Near: Kulturskolen, Tromsø kommune (112 m) · NRK (247 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 5 · “Fascinating and affordable especially for students. The museum cafe was beautiful, again very affordable (around 1€ for a tea), and…” — Julien
- 5 · “Norges arktiske universitetsmuseum is honestly one of the must-visit places in Tromsø. I’m not really a “museum person” at all.…” — Beulah George
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Tourist attraction
Tromsø Havn
4.7 (330) 0.2 km from port
Near: Peppes Pizza - Tromsø (50 m) · Home Hotel With (52 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
- 5 · “A wonderful little arctic harbour with stunning views on the majestic snowy mountains. You can look at some fisher boats…” — Ben
- 5 · “A very nice harbor with amazing views of the mountains and fjords. Its a great place to walk!” — Alejandra Reyes
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Tourist attraction
Vulkana Arctic Spa And Adventure Boat
4.7 (213) 0.3 km from port
Near: Vaccination Office Tromsø (30 m) · Full Steam Tromsø AS (33 m)
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- 5 · “Fantastic activity while in Tromso! The facilities are quaint in a good way, and the staff (shout out Rita) goes…” — Delia Mara
- 5 · “The boat had a sauna, hammam, a relaxing room, a hot tub on the roof and a ladder on the…” — Wanderfly Travel
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Tourist attraction
Gateway to the Arctic
4.5 (201) 0.5 km from port
Near: Total Apartments - Vervet Fram (29 m) · Sixt (93 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- 5 · “It's a good spot for photos... Needs a bit more information there to say what it is.” — Alli Overton-Bobbett
- 5 · “Amazing view of the Tromso city. We went here once during the day and again at night to see the…” — Prasanna Suvvari
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Monument
Roald Amundsen Monument
4.4 (122) 0.4 km from port
Small plaza with benches & a bronze statue of the famed Norwegian polar explorer.
Near: Northern Shots Tours AS (36 m) · Quality Hotel Saga (45 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “It is an incredible feeling to stand beside the monument of such a great explorer. You can find the statue…” — grabek 9
- 5 · “Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer of polar regions. He was a key figure of the period known…” — Dragomir Vassilev
Map of Tromsø and nearby attractions
Best time to visit Tromsø
Cruises to Northern Lights & Arctic Norway mostly sail october to March.
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