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Tromso Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Looking to the mainland - Tromsdalen from the city waterfront Looking to the mainland - Tromsdalen from the city waterfront Ingrid Brandeggen Tromsø -- affectionately nicknamed "the Paris of the North" -- is a lively city, located spectacularly on an island in Northern Norway, and surrounded by mountains, fjords and islands in all directions. It is the largest city in the region (2004: pop. 62,000), and residents will frequently point out that their outpost is home to the "World's Northernmost" brewery, university, planetarium, and mountain cable car, to name a few. The city's most famous landmark is the Arctic Cathedral ("Ishavskatedralen"), whose unique architecture is evocative of snow and icebergs. Its stained-glass windows are among the largest in Europe. The Tromsø Museum has a good permanent exhibit on the Lapps (or "Sami" people) who are the indigenous people to the Northern parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. The Polar Museum exhibits artifacts relating to arctic hunting and fishing, while the new Polaria Experience Center focuses on Arctic nature and environment, and features a "walk-through" seal aquarium. The Northern Lights Planetarium features shows that are tailored to local phenomena, especially its namesake, the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), and the Midnight Sun. "Fjellheisen," the Mountain Cablecar will take you 420 meters above the sea, where you can enjoy a nice meal at the restaurant and delight in the view of Tromsø. Fishing, subsistence farming, and trade of Arctic goods were the traditional occupations in Tromsø. While education, administration, and high tech industries have displaced them, the locals' outlook on life is still colored by their roots. Residents are typically open, direct and hospitable with a good sense of humour that most certainly has been an asset when the going gets rough. The city offers a number of excellent restaurants (Emma's Drømmekjøkken deserves a mention), and has many cozy bars and a lively night life. Tromsø offers many options outdoors - whether in summer or winter, on land or at sea. Choices include sea or inland fishing, whale safaris and scuba diving, skiing and hiking, mountain climbing, biking, and swimming (the local beach, "Telegrafbukta", or Telegraph Bay, rarely gets above 14 degrees Centigrade, though). As for accommodation, the choice includes everything from first-class hotels to youth and family hostels to the very unique experience of staying in a fisherman's cabin or "Rorbu" with a rowboat moored right outside your door. __________History Edit This Vår Frue Kirke - Tromsø Catholic Church Vår Frue Kirke - Tromsø Catholic Church Ryan McGuire Archaelogical finds show that settlers inhabitated the area as far back as 7,000 years BC, indicating that they followed the receding glaciers North as the last Ice Age came to a close. Inscriptions on exposed granite walls from the era show scenes of fishing and reindeer hunting. (Many of these primitive drawings can be seen today near Straumshella at Kvaløya--see "Day Trips" section.) The early seeds of township can be found in the establishment of Tromsø's first church in 1252. In addition to abundant fishing and subsistence farming, the town's geographical location made it a natural center of trade. Extensive commerce from hunting and whaling expeditions to the arctic, as well as the so-called Pomor-trade with the great neighbor to the east, attracted merchants from Germany, France, Britain and Russia. Tromsø finally gained full trading privileges and a town charter in 1794. The international influences created a lively local culture; a German visitor in the 19th century was so surprised to find such a well developed social and fashion scene that he proclaimed it "the Paris of the North," a nickname that stuck and that you will hear often to this day. As the town grew, it acquired a Shipyard (1848), the Tromsø Museum (1872), and the World's Northernmost Beer Brewery (1877), Mack. In the 1890s, the town truly cemented its position as Porten til Ishavet -- the gateway to the Arctic. Many Arctic Expeditions started here, and famous explorers Fritjof Nansen, Roald Amundsen and Umberto Nobile all drew on the expertise found in the city. The city limits originally covered only part of the island of Tromsø. After a number of consolidations of the nation's many municipalities in the 1960s, the city ultimately grew to cover and area over 2 500 square km, making it the largest city in the world. Tromsø was occupied during the Nazi Germany occupation in World War II, but the city was spared the scorched earth tactics that the retreating Germans applied in the province of Finnmark to the north. In 1944, the British Airforce was finally able to catch up with and sink the gigantic German battleship "Tirpitz," which the Nazis had hidden in the fjords and sounds around Tromsø. The 1960s saw some notable improvements in communications for the city; Tromsøbrua, the bridge that connects the island to the mainland, was completed in 1961, and the Langnes airport opened in 1964, marking the end of the seaplane era for the city. Further modernizations took place through the 1970s. A catastrophic fire in 1969 had consumed many wood buildings, and much of the city center had to be rebuilt. The establishment of the University of Tromsø in 1972, the world's northernmost university, helped propel city growth further. Today, Tromsø is an important regional administrative seat, a center for education, and the home of one of the nation's largest hospitals. Alumni of the University have gone on to establish high-tech industries in such varied fields as biotechnology and aeronautics. However, traditional trades such as fishing, fish-processing, and more recently fish-farming, are still important to the local economy. The population had grown to approximately 62,000 by the end of 2003. __________Getting Around Edit This The city of Tromsø encompasses both the island (Tromsøya) as well as suburbs on the mainland (Tromsdalen) and Kvaløya. Most hotels are located in or near downtown. If you arrive by plane, an airport bus is your cheapest option to reach your hotels and/or downtown (about 30 NOK). If you get to Tromsø by boat, you will be arriving right in the middle of downtown. On foot: Most museums, restaurants, bars and clubs, and many other tourist destinations are within walking distance of downtown. By Bus: Covering greater distances within the city is also conveniently done by the local, blue buses (Tromsbuss). Timetables can be obtained from bus drivers, at kiosks, or on the internet (www.tromsbuss.no). Buses operate less frequently after 10 pm on most routes, although, especially on weekends, some night-buses are available. Destinations outside the immediate city area are serviced by "TIRB" (www.tirb.no), another regional bus company. TIRB's network stretches as far north as North Cape (the northernmost point in Europe), and south to Harstad and Bodø (both of which have railroad connections). By taxi: In the downtown area, cabs will line up at a handful of designated locations. Everywhere else, you will need to call for a cab (Phone: 7760 3000, or check www.tromso-taxi.no for more info). Fares are always metered, and can be quite high. Tipping is not necessary. You may also rent a car, which is particularly useful for excursions to the many interesting sights on the surrounding islands. Keep in mind that renting and operating a car generally is a costly proposition in Norway. However, if you plan ahead, you may find that it is well worth the expense. Hertz, Avis, Budget and Europcar can all be found at the airport. Note that free, unlimited mileage is usually an add-on option that may double the price of your rental. ___________Getting There Edit This Located at almost 70 degrees North, visitors may wish to fly here from Oslo, about a 1 hr 45 min flight (daily non-stop jet service by SAS Braathens, and Norwegian Air Shuttle). The local airport, Langnes (IATA designator "TOS") is the largest airport in Norhtern Norway and a hub for regional flights North, as well as the gateway (and only airport servicing) the Spitsbergen (or "Svalbard") islands. There are only few scheduled international flights to Tromsø such as from/to London Stansted (Norwegian), Murmansk (Aeroflot) and Stockholm (SAS, only during summer) as well as charter from/to Frankfurt (Trolltours, only during summer). Furthermore some tour operators offer charter flights to/from some vacation destinations in the Mediterranean. By boat: "Hurtigruta" (the Coastal Steamer, www.hurtigruten.com), the passenger ship and ferry that sails along the entire West Coast of Norway, makes daily stops here year round. The Southbound ship arrives just before midnight, offering passengers a chance to see the city and even make a midnight excursion to the Mountain Cable Car before departing at 01:30. The Northbound ship arrives at 2:30 pm, and stays for 4 hours before continuing North at 6:30 pm. High-speed, water-jet powered express boats ("Hurtigbåten") link Tromsø several times daily to the 2 nearest neighbor cities, Finsnes and Harstad. Their convenient downtown-to-downtown service and short direct travel path make them faster than driving and even flying! Cruiseships also make stops in Tromsø in summer, usually as they're headed for the North Cape. By Car: About 1600 km (1000 statute miles) north of Oslo, following European route E-6 for the most direct trip. For a more scenic drive, consider taking coastal routes wherever possible, and be sure to include such scenic highlights as the Lofoten, Vesteralen and Senja islands. An extensive bridge and tunnel construction boom has improved access to most parts of this region, although some sounds and fjords still have to be crossed by ferryboat. Tromsø is also a natural stop on the way for visitors headed for the North Cape, the northernmost point in Europe. In winter, some mountain roads may be closed intermittently due to heavy snows and/or avalanches. Railroad: There is no railroad in Tromsø. The Norwegian State Railroad (www.nsb.no) network terminates in Bodø, some 500 km to the South. Although an extenstion to the railroad network has been discussed for decades, at present there are no such plans. The Norwegian city of Narvik, located only 240 km to the south, does have a railroad connection to the Swedish State Railroad's network. A bus connection between Tromsø and Narvik on "TIRB" (Troms Innland Rutebil") fills the gap between Tromsø and the railroad. __________Day Trips Edit This Here are a few suggestions for a daytrip from Tromso. Contributors June 23, 2005 change by giorgio [Add Day Trip] The Mountain Cable Car ("Fjellheisen") Edit This This getaway has been a popular attraction for locals and visitors alike since it opened in 1961. The Base Station is located near the mainland bridgehead, just a few minutes from the Arctic Cathedral. It is a short drive or bus ride from downtown, or a scenic 30 minute walk across the Tromsø bridge. In 5 short minutes, the funicular ascends 420 meters to the top of Storsteinen (literally, "the Big Rock"). The mountain station (which burned to the ground in the 1980s, but was later rebuilt) offers magnificent views of the more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 0044-7971530890 address: Glynborough Hse, Horderley, Shropshire, SY7 8HT, UK email: geothermes@yahoo.com Whale Island - Kvaløya Edit This The island of Tromsø is dwarfed by its neighbor, Kvaløya, which at 737 square km is among the largest in Norway. A bridge over the Sandnes sound connects the two islands. Immediately across the bridge a small suburb now greets you, but less than 15 minutes in either direction, modern houses yield to farms and fishing homesteads. The entire island provides ample opportunity for hiking, fishing, camping or other outdoor activities. Straumshella: About a 30 minute drive from the bridgehead, going south, this unique more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Museums Edit This The Tromsø Museum has a good permanent exhibit on the Lapps (or "Sami" people) who are the indigenous people to the Northern parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland. The Polar Museum exhibits artifacts relating to arctic hunting and fishing, while the new Polaria Experience Center focuses on Arctic nature and environment, and features a "walk-through" seal aquarium. The Northern Lights Planetarium (another "World's Northernmost"), is definitely worth a visit. It features impressive 360 degree film and slide shows that are tailored to local phenomena, especially the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), and the Midnight Sun.