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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Tromsø

6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tromsø, Norway

Updated December 22, 2023

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The reindeer herd.

Tønsvik, Norway

Tromsø Arctic Reindeer Experience

At this Arctic outpost, get to know members of the indigenous Sámi community and meet their herds.
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Polaria

The world's northernmost aquarium looks like it has fallen over.
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Tromsø, Norway

Arctic Cathedral (Ishavskatedralen)

This functioning parish church is also the site of many concert performances due to its wonderful acoustics.
Roald Amundsens statue in the morning fog, Tromsø

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Roald Amundsen Monument

The great polar explorer is remembered in this far northern town, where he embarked on his final expedition.
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Tromsø, Norway

Arctic–Alpine Botanic Garden

The world's northernmost botanic garden has 25 collections of plants from arctic and alpine regions.
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Arctic reindeer deal with weeks of total darkness in the winter and full sun in the summer by overriding their circadian rhythm.

Reindeer Can Sleep and Chew (Their Cud) at the Same Time

To make it through the long, cold Arctic winters, reindeer can get their beauty sleep while they stock up on calories.
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December 22, 2023

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