Why visit Tromsø
Located 400km north of the Arctic Circle at 69˚N, the small city of Tromsø bills itself as Norway's gateway to the Arctic, and there's definitely more than a hint of polar atmosphere around town. Surrounded by chilly fjords and craggy peaks that remain snowcapped for much of the year, Tromsø sits on the eastern edge of Tromsøya, and is linked to the mainland by a gracefully arched bridge.
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Rail Journey Through Norway's North in 12 Days
12 days / 11 nights
highlights
- 1 Traveling to the steep mountains of Finse on Northern Europe’s highest major rail route
- 2 Exploring the craft shops and artisan boutiques of Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf
- 3 Tasting seasonal fare alongside innovative chefs at a sustainable Utskarpen farm-to-table restaurant
from $7,853
per person
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Cruising South Through Norway's North: Summer in 15 Days
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Cruising South Through Norway’s North: Winter in 12 Days
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Arctic Summer: Cruising South on Hurtigruten's Svalbard Line
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