Originally Posted by
SanDiego1K
We'll be in Tromso for a touch over a day this summer. We'll have 24 hours of sun while there. I was surprised to find almost all the information about Tromso in this forum being for winter travel. What the best way to see the local scenery? Is it by boat or by car? If by boat, are there half day or less cruises? Perhaps even an evening cruise given the 24 hours of sun? if by car, where should we drive?
Are attractions open into the evening in the summer? Are there outdoor cafes? What are likely temps?
Any and all information would be gratefully accepted.
My family and I spent two nights/one day in Tromso last August (maybe 19 hours of sun). We had a rental car and made good use of it, seeing during our one day (1) the University Museum, (2) Polaria (decided not to pay for the admission), (3) crossed the street to the Mack Brewery (didn't bother with the guided tour, visited the gift shop and had a beer in the pub), (4) the cable car, had lunch with a view at the top, (4) the Arctic Cathedral, closed when we visited, (5) the Botanical Gardens, a change of pace, (6) the Polar Museum, probably the highlight, then parked the car at the hotel and wandered the two or three main streets, and found a nice place for dinner in town.
Reminded me of Alaska, if that helps; cool, but sunny and pleasant. The locals pronounce it <troomsuh>. We drove in and flew out, so I have nothing about the boats.
One odd thing not widely advertised: there are underground roads across the city, including a tunnel to the mainland.