Summer Experiences
10 reasons to visit Tromsø & Balsfjord in the summer
- The Midnight Sun - The sun never sets for 2 months. From late May to late July you can stare at the sun at midnight!
- The hidden beaches - If you travel by the coast it's a guarantee you'll see white beaches under steep mountains. We know all the best places for an Arctic swim at a hidden beach.
- The mountain tops - Everywhere you go, you will be surrounded by mountains. From Lyngen to Storfjord, Nordkjosbotn to Rostadalen. The islands are known for their iconic mountains - go to Senja or Kvaløya for a true summit.
- The Arctic swims - The Arctic ocean is never really warm, but truly so refreshing. Give your endorphines a boost with an Arctic Swim. The harbor in Tromsø center even have saunas for you to warm up after.
- The fishing - Fishing is a big part of the Northern Norwegian tradition, culture and living. Did you know that you can fish in the sea without a licence? Remember to check the rules for fishing salmon, trout and Arctic char in rivers and lakes.
- The free camping - The Norwegian "allemannsretten" (everybody's right to use nature) gives you the opportunity to free camp almost everywhere in wild nature. Read more about allemannsretten before camping to learn the simple rules of free camping in Norway.
- The local food - As fishing is a big part of Northern Norways history, we truly recommend trying a traditional fish dish while travelling in Tromsø areas. Have you tasted the dried fish for example?
- The fjords - Our fjords are not only stunning, they also bring a lot of history about the traditional way of living in the Arctic. Book a local guided fjord tour.
- The islands - Kvaløya, Senja, Ringvassøya, Skjervøy. Google will tell you what you need to know - these places are magical.
- The temperatures - Coolcation has become a thing the last years. Cool down in the Arctic. It's nearly never really hot up here!