A compact city center with nature all around in the north of Norway
On this bike tour along the harbourside in Tromsø you will feel the Arctic atmosphere. Many cosy wooden houses meet you when you bike along the harbourside from the city centre. Tromsø´s architecture is an interesting mix of old and new, wood and brick.
Tromsø is one of Norway’s largest fishing ports, an important logistics hub in the Northern Norway and a large cruise port. Many cosy wooden houses meet you when you bike along the harbourside from the city centre. Tromsø´s architecture is an interesting mix of old and new, wood and brick.
The mountain Tromsdalstind is towering over the valley, and the iconic landmark, the Arctic Cathedral, roughly where the bridge ends. It is a natural first stop with its unique architecture and glass mosaic. The church is often open to visitors and in the summer season, there are also organ concerts here. Photo: Kjeltil Robertsen.
Continue the route to Fjellheisen, where you can park your bike and choose between taking the cable car to the top of the mountain or climbing the Sherpa steps. At the top, there is an amazing view of the city and the mountains behind that is definitely worth seeing, before returning back over the bridge to the center of Tromsø. The Polar Museum is on the way and is also worth a visit.
Tromsø established itself as the gateway to the Arctic Ocean and the Arctic from around 1850 andbecame a central base for polar expeditions in hunting, science and adventure/tourism. The Polar Museum preserves and conveys stories related to this part of the history of Tromsø and the Arctic.
You cycle mainly on mainly on bike lanes and pathways, but some cycling in traffic. The trip starts from the harbour, and there you can rent a bicycle if you don't have your own.
Distance: 7 km roundtrip
Time: 30 min cycling
Surface: Asphalt
Safety: Some cycling in traffic, narrow bridge with cyclists both ways
Difficulty: Easy
This tour can be done on northbound ships.
In the city center of Tromsø you find Tromsø Outdoor. They have more than 200 bikes in various types an bike equipment for rent. In the summer they have a workshop for bike...
Tråkk Bicycle Workshop can repair all types of bicycles, new and old. You will meet Simon, Mari and their team. And the two shop dogs - Buddy and Lola.