Qué ver en Tromsø

Offers guided tours of the world's northernmost brewery. Established in the town's center in 1877, the brewery remains in the ownership of the same family. Monday to Thursday, they offer guided tours at 13:00. Unfortunately, they have now introduced a minimum number of participants to start up, 4. So you risk coming there for your tour, and not getting it.…

It is situated in the sender house of the defunct shortwave broadcaster, stuffed with telecommunication apparati of two centuries, some of them working and set up to be demonstrated by a staff person who has lots of experience and knowledge in the field. Numerous samples of models from different years show the evolution and the introduction of new game-changing inventions in e.g.…

A rather large museum with a number of different exhibits on the North. Look out for their Sami exhibits, the Archaeological Exhibit, Religious art and Northern Lights machine. Avoid Sundays, as weekend daddies let their little monsters run screaming through the exhibits.…

On Mount Storsteinen. Offers a fantastic view from 421metres/1382feet above sea level. In summer, make sure you go up there at midnight. The view from the top is amazing in winter also. Alternatively, you can walk (less than 1h one way).

The city's most photographed building. The striking 1965 structure contains one of the biggest stained-glass windows in Northern Europe, and enjoys a fantastic location on the mainland, just opposite the city centre.

Dating back to 1803, it's the oldest church in town. Originally located in the city centre, it is now found in a residential area on top of the island.

Displays the Arctic hunting that took place from Tromsø, as well as the expeditions to the Arctic. The museum is housed in an old warehouse from 1830.

A preserved seal hunting vessel, right next door to Polaria. Combined entry with Polarmuseet, Tromsø Univerity Museum or Polaria available.

Situated in a wartime German bunker, focuses on the sinking of the "Tirpitz" in 1944. It's open in summer only, because of the temperature.

The world's northernmost Carmelite nunnery. The nuns have recorded several CDs, and any mass in their chapel is a musical experience.

Has temporary exhibits on the North. Their location in an 1838 building in the main street is superb, and there is free admission.

Has art from Northern Norway from 1800 onwards, as well as Norwegian art in general. Look out for their temporary exhibits.

The world's northernmost Protestant cathedral, built in 1861. With 800 seats, it's one of Norway's major wooden churches.

The world's northernmost botanic garden. Although not a particularly big garden, it has some interesting features:

This tiny church is the seat of the world's northernmost Catholic bishop, and also dates from 1861.

Has temporary exhibits of contemporary art