Guidebook for Tromsø
Drinks & Nightlife
Skarven is an "institution" in Tromsø, located right at the harbour. It contains a pub serving beer and light dishes, where locals often meet during the day and afternoon (often crowded Friday after work), a cotail bar for late evenings and two excellent restaurants: Arctandria for Seafood and Biffhuset for Steak.
https://skarven.no/
This is my favourite place in Tromsø, as you get three excellent experiences in one: start with a drink in the pub, then go for dinner in one of the two restaurants (grilled dry cod is my favrouite in Arctandria), and end the evening in the coctail bar.
This is the one of the closest restaurants, with approx 15-20 min walk from the apartment.
5 min by bus: Take route 34 from the Apartment (Bjerkavervegen) to the bus terminal (route 33 back again).
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Skarven Kro
1 StrandtorgetSkarven is an "institution" in Tromsø, located right at the harbour. It contains a pub serving beer and light dishes, where locals often meet during the day and afternoon (often crowded Friday after work), a cotail bar for late evenings and two excellent restaurants: Arctandria for Seafood and Biffhuset for Steak.
https://skarven.no/
This is my favourite place in Tromsø, as you get three excellent experiences in one: start with a drink in the pub, then go for dinner in one of the two restaurants (grilled dry cod is my favrouite in Arctandria), and end the evening in the coctail bar.
This is the one of the closest restaurants, with approx 15-20 min walk from the apartment.
5 min by bus: Take route 34 from the Apartment (Bjerkavervegen) to the bus terminal (route 33 back again).
Ølhallen is the oldest pub in Tromsø, opended in 1928, oprated by Troms's local brewery Mack. Ølhallen is one of the most iconic places in Tromsø and is serving Norwegian quality beer from 72 differant taps. Open Mon-Wed 10-19, Thu-Sat 10-0030.
This is the closest pub to the apartment, approx 15 min walk.
https://www.mack.no/olhallen
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Ølhallen
4 StorgataØlhallen is the oldest pub in Tromsø, opended in 1928, oprated by Troms's local brewery Mack. Ølhallen is one of the most iconic places in Tromsø and is serving Norwegian quality beer from 72 differant taps. Open Mon-Wed 10-19, Thu-Sat 10-0030.
This is the closest pub to the apartment, approx 15 min walk.
https://www.mack.no/olhallen
A Nordic cocktail bar and a bistro, right in the city centre.
The locally harvested Arctic seaweed cocktail is an experience not to be missed. Built as early as 1868 as a bakery, then used as Troms’ first cinema, Bardus sits in historic surroundings.
https://bardus.no/
Due to its very central location and high quality, I recommend the bistro for lunch and the bar if you are in search for a late evening drink.
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Bardus Bistro
4 Cora Sandels gateA Nordic cocktail bar and a bistro, right in the city centre.
The locally harvested Arctic seaweed cocktail is an experience not to be missed. Built as early as 1868 as a bakery, then used as Troms’ first cinema, Bardus sits in historic surroundings.
https://bardus.no/
Due to its very central location and high quality, I recommend the bistro for lunch and the bar if you are in search for a late evening drink.
Shopping
Tromsø's largest shopping centre, with shops in all categories. The mall is located close to the airport.
17 min by bus: Take route 33 from the Apartment (Bjerkavervegen), and route 34 back.
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Jekta Storsenter
12 KarlsøyvegenTromsø's largest shopping centre, with shops in all categories. The mall is located close to the airport.
17 min by bus: Take route 33 from the Apartment (Bjerkavervegen), and route 34 back.
This is the largest shopping centre in the city centre, right next to the harbour and the bus terminal.
5 min by bus: Take route 34 from the Apartment (Bjerkavervegen) to the bus terminal (route 33 back again).
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Nerstranda Shopping
9 NerstrandaThis is the largest shopping centre in the city centre, right next to the harbour and the bus terminal.
5 min by bus: Take route 34 from the Apartment (Bjerkavervegen) to the bus terminal (route 33 back again).
Essentials
Huge grocery shop, with everything you need, only 300 meters away from the apartment. Open 07-23 every day, except sunday (when it is closed).
The shop is south of the apartment.
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Extra Bjerkaker
140 StrandvegenHuge grocery shop, with everything you need, only 300 meters away from the apartment. Open 07-23 every day, except sunday (when it is closed).
The shop is south of the apartment.
Kiwi Fagereng
156 KvaløyvegenIn "emergency", grocery shop open on sundays.
Parks & Nature
Popular recreation area, and Tromsø's only beach. Perfect walk from the apartment.
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Telegrafbukta
Popular recreation area, and Tromsø's only beach. Perfect walk from the apartment.
Small lake on the top of Tromsø with a very rich birdlife. Footpath around the lake.
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Prestvannet skole
13 PrestvannvegenSmall lake on the top of Tromsø with a very rich birdlife. Footpath around the lake.
Sightseeing
Tromsø mountain lift (Fjellheisen), taking you up to 400m, with spectacular view over Tromsø.
https://fjellheisen.no/
I highly recommend this.
Bus from the city centre: route 26
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Tromsø Cable Car
12 SollivegenTromsø mountain lift (Fjellheisen), taking you up to 400m, with spectacular view over Tromsø.
https://fjellheisen.no/
I highly recommend this.
Bus from the city centre: route 26
The Arctic Cathedral. Known for its unique architecture and northern Europe's largest glass artwork.
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Arctische Kathedraal
41 Hans Nilsens veiThe Arctic Cathedral. Known for its unique architecture and northern Europe's largest glass artwork.
Arts & Culture
Northern Norway Art Museum
1 SjøgataHålogaland Teater
1 TeaterplassenTromsø's own theatre.
Entertainment & Activities
Aurora Fokus Cinema
100 GrønnegataTromsø cinema, with 5 scenes.
The Science Centre of Northern Norway, with a large exploration area and showing spectacular films of the northern light (in case you miss the real one).
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Northern Light Planetarium
17 Hansine Hansens vegThe Science Centre of Northern Norway, with a large exploration area and showing spectacular films of the northern light (in case you miss the real one).
Unique exploration center (Arctic Walkway) where you through films and installations can see and learn how the ice is melting in the Arctic, how it affects the nature and the animals living there, and how researchers work in these areas.
In the aquarium the main attraction are the bearded seals.
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Polaria polaris
Unique exploration center (Arctic Walkway) where you through films and installations can see and learn how the ice is melting in the Arctic, how it affects the nature and the animals living there, and how researchers work in these areas.
In the aquarium the main attraction are the bearded seals.
Brand new swimming and wellness facility.
Heated outdoor pool, wellness area, Finnish sauna and steam bath, cold plunge pool, Olympic size pool with diving facilities up to 10-meter, wave machine, paddling pool and water slides.
https://www.tromsobadet.no/en/facilities
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Tromsøbadet
35 DramsvegenBrand new swimming and wellness facility.
Heated outdoor pool, wellness area, Finnish sauna and steam bath, cold plunge pool, Olympic size pool with diving facilities up to 10-meter, wave machine, paddling pool and water slides.
https://www.tromsobadet.no/en/facilities
Authentic Wildlife Experience for Everyone. Meet 300 Huskies, Aurora tours, Tromsø Highlights and more.
https://villmarkssenter.no
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Tromso Wilderness Center - Hondensleeën
601 StraumsvegenAuthentic Wildlife Experience for Everyone. Meet 300 Huskies, Aurora tours, Tromsø Highlights and more.
https://villmarkssenter.no