Tromsø Municipality
Tromsø Municipality, Municipality in Troms og Finnmark, Norway
Description
Tromsø is a municipality in Troms og Finnmark, northern Norway, spreading across islands and mainland areas between mountains and fjords. The landscape varies at 69 degrees north latitude, where the terrain shifts between coast and highland.
History
The origins go back to 1252, when the first church was built on Tromsøya island during the reign of King Hákon Hákonarson. Over the following centuries, the settlement grew into a trading point in the Arctic.
Culture
The area draws people from different countries, including Norwegians, Sami, Russians, and Finns, who bring their customs and celebrations into everyday life. On the streets and in markets, you hear different languages, and local events reflect this variety.
Practical
The area has public transport linking around 78,000 residents across different settlements such as Bjerkaker, Ersfjordbotn, and Kvaløysletta. Roads can be harder to navigate in winter, while summer brings longer daylight hours.
Did you know?
In winter, residents experience weeks of polar night without direct sunlight, while in summer the sun stays visible even at midnight. These extreme light conditions shape daily routines and affect the sleep patterns of many people.
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Arctic Cathedral
1.3 km
Tromsø Cathedral
321 m
Tromsø bridge
863 m
Polaria
915 mFjellheisen
1.7 km
Senja Troll
71.2 km
Jiehkkevárri
41.2 km
Tromsdalstinden
8.9 km
Malangen
33.2 km
Sandnessund Bridge
4.8 km
Polar Museum
300 m
Hålogaland Teater
1.2 km
Tromsø University Museum
2.5 km
Arctic-alpine Botanic Garden
2.9 km
Cathedral of Our Lady, Tromsø
41 m
Rock carvings at Tennes
40.9 km
Skansen
353 m
Elverhøy Church
1.4 km
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum
417 m
Balsfjorden
19.7 kmTelegrafbukta
2.9 km
Ullsfjorden
30.1 km
Verdensteatret
139 m
Ersfjorden
19.6 km
Sommarøy Bridge
35.4 km
Tromsø Viewpoint
2.3 km
Lenvik Church
48.3 km
Malangen Church
31.3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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