Things to do in Tromsø
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Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum
The Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum exhibits mainly 19th- to 21st-century sculpture, photography, painting and handicrafts by artists from northern Norway, and runs an active programme of temporary exhibitions.
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Natur I Nord
Natur i Nord puts on snowmobile trips (five hours, Nkr1400), ice fishing (four hours, Nkr1200), cross-country ski tours (four to eight hours, from Nkr750) and snowshoe treks (three hours, Nkr750).
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Storsteinen Fjellheis
You get a fine view of the city and midnight sun by taking the Storsteinen Fjellheis, 420m up Mt Storsteinen (421m). There's a restaurant at the top, from where a network of hiking routes radiates. Take bus No 26.
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Art Foundation
The Tromsø branch of this national contemporary art foundation makes the most of its late-19th-century premises and promotes rotating exhibitions of contemporary art.
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Kaffe Lars
This cosy café is another example of Tromsø flexibility: it serves great coffee and mouthwatering pastries by day, then metamorphoses into an intimate pub on the dot of 6pm.
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Amtmandens Datter
Pub-like and student-friendly, this place serves beer, salads and vegetarian sandwiches. It's a great place to hang out, with Internet access and plenty of newspapers and board games.
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Strut
This is a place of contrasts. Downstairs, with beers on draught and pool tables, is pubby while upstairs, where 1970s and ’80s disco music pounds, is decidedly retro.
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Fishing Trips
You can fish from the Signe I, then have your catch sizzled on board. Built in 1908, she sails on three-hour evening Fishing Trips . Reserve at the tourist office.
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Tromsø Domkirke
The city centre has many period buildings, including the old cathedral, Tromsø Domkirke - one of Norway's largest wooden churches built in 1861.
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Strøket
This place attracts a young, post-acne crowd and gets down and dirty on weekend nights. Climb to the top of its three levels to watch the masses writhing below.
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Knoll Og Tott
Run by a cheerful young team, this popular upstairs-downstairs place with its fresh salads, crisp baguettes and house pies is ideal for a filling midday snack.
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Blå Rock Café
The loudest, most raving place in town has theme evenings, over 50 brands of beer, occasional live bands and weekend DJs. The music’s rock, naturally.
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Meieriet
This characterful place adorned with red leather sofas, antique radios and a pool table serves mostly stir-fried dishes. There's also a weekend DJ.
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Blåst
Pass by the world’s most northerly glass-blowing workshop to see the young team puffing their cheeks and perhaps to pick up an item or two.
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Scenic Cruise
The Cetacea does a two-hour Scenic Cruise around Tromsø island, sailing at noon. Reserve at the tourist office.
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Coop Mega Supermarket
The harbourside Coop Mega supermarket has a cheap 2nd-floor cafeteria and a nice view over the water.
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Tromsø Jernbanestasjon
This engaging railway-themed pub is typical local humour – Tromsø has never, ever had a railway station.
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Helmersen Delikatesser
This great little delicatessen carries a good range of cheeses, cold meats and salady items to fill your sandwich.
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Fokus Kino
Tromsø’s new six-screen cinema shares premises with the town hall.
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Compagniet
Both a bar and nightclub, this is another lively weekend venue.
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Intersport
You can hire town bikes from Intersport.
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Tromsø Bruktbokhandel
Lots of secondhand books.
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Arctandria
Upstairs and upscale, Arctandria serves filling and supremely fresh ocean catches, including a sample starter of whale steak and seal (Nkr85). Save a cranny for its crême brulée with cloudberries dessert.
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