Tromso in Norway

Positioned 217 miles north of the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is the largest city in Northern Norway and the country’s gateway to the high Arctic. The city carries two identities: one as a wilderness outpost shaped by Sami culture and polar exploration, and the other, a cosmopolitan university town. The Arctic Cathedral’s geometric white facade rises sharply against the mountains. The Fjellheisen Cable Car takes you above the rooftops for panoramic views across the island. The Polar Museum and Polaria Aquarium trace the full arc of Arctic history, from indigenous Sami traditions to the age of polar expeditions. You cannot miss the harbor area which buzzes with cafes and museums, earning the city the nickname ‘the Paris of the North’.