Sámi Culture and Reindeer in Tromsø

Like many travellers, I came to Tromsø in winter hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive Northern Lights – and I did – but there was more to experience in this Arctic city. One of my highlights of visiting…
Fjords, long light and some of the most dramatic landscapes in Europe. Norway is expensive and worth it, provided you plan around the cost rather than pretend it is not there.
Our guides cover hiking, transport and how to keep the budget sane.

Like many travellers, I came to Tromsø in winter hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive Northern Lights – and I did – but there was more to experience in this Arctic city. One of my highlights of visiting…

Tromsø is 300km north of the Arctic Circle in Norway. It’s further north than Iceland, Finland and Sweden, making it one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights.