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Troms County Family-friendly activities

Our most recommended Troms County Family-friendly activities

Tromsø: Luxury Catamaran Fishing Trip

1. Tromsø: Luxury Catamaran Fishing Trip

Enjoy a fantastic fishing tour from Tromsø—this is not an ordinary fishing trip. When you arrive onboard, feel the warm and cozy atmosphere. The saloon is comfortable but offers a high standard. The friendly staff will have warm coffee and tea waiting for you. The panoramic saloon is the best place to be while sailing slowly or cruising to the fishing area, a fishing spot where you can watch the Tromsø Island from a sea view. After a short trip, you will be able to start trying to catch fish. Of course, there is no 100% fishing guarantee, but the chance you’ll catch something to eat on the way back is high. Sit back and relax as the staff cooks the very fresh fish for you on our way back to the city.

Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

2. Tromsø: Northern Lights Husky Visit with Traditional Dinner

Experience the spectacular natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights just 30 minutes from downtown Tromsø at a husky camp where you will be served hot drinks and can grill marshmallows over an open fire. Go inside an authentic lavvo (Sami tent) while you wait for the lights to appear in the night sky. Then, lay down on reindeer skins in the great outdoors, or sit on the provided chairs while you scout the sky for the dancing lights. Your guide will answer any questions you may have. As a work of Mother Nature, there can be no guarantee that the Northern lights will appear, but visiting 200 Alaskan huskies with their puppies is well worth it! Enjoy a warm meal in Norwegian style as your guide serves up a dish of bacalao made with tomato and Norwegian stockfish (cod).

Tromsø: Skjervøy RIB Whale Watching Tour with Drinks & Snack

3. Tromsø: Skjervøy RIB Whale Watching Tour with Drinks & Snack

Enjoy a whale-watching adventure on a RIB speedboat. Search for humpback whales and orcas frolicking in their natural habitat as you sip on hot drinks admiring the views. Start by meeting in central Tromsø where you will join your fellow explorers on the bus route to the island of Skjervøy. Relax on the 4-hour journey on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus with WiFi and toilets onboard. Meet your guide in Skjervøy which is the town closest to the feeding grounds of the whales. Be escorted to the dressing room where you will put on your protective thermal gear. Then, board the speedboat and begin the search. Look out for humpback whales and orcas in their natural habitat. Learn about them and other local marine life with an experienced guide, and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and tasty Norwegian sweet bread. After approximately 3 hours onboard the rib boat, you will return to harbor and warm up with tea and coffee in the dressing room. From here, your guide will escort you back to the bus, give you a packed lunch of a baguette and bottled water to enjoy on the relaxing journey back to Tromsø.

Tromsø: Arctic Fjords and Reindeer Experience

4. Tromsø: Arctic Fjords and Reindeer Experience

Experience the beauty of Kvaløya island on this tour from Tromso. Enjoy a delicious local lunch at the Sommarøy Arctic Hotel. Be surrounded by hundreds of reindeer and have the opportunity to feed them. Be picked up at the meeting point in Tromso and relax on the comfortable journey to the island of Kvaløya. Have the chance to stop and take pictures of local wildlife that you spot along the way.  Once you arrive at the island, be surrounded by snow-capped mountains and arctic fjords. Stop for a lunch made with local ingredients at the Sommarøy Arctic Hotel, which has views overlooking the water. Hear stories and facts about the indigenous Sámi people. Find out how life has changed for these people. Take some time to explore the fishing community on a short walk.  Head off to meet a local Sámi reindeer herder. Watch how the herder calls his herd using a bell. View how the reindeer are free to roam in the wilderness. After a quick safety briefing, feed the reindeer.   Gather in a lavvo (Sámi traditional tent) and sit around a bonfire to enjoy joiking (Sámi folk songs). Listen as your hosts tell you more about their culture and traditions. Relax in the lavvo tent, before heading back to Tromsø. 

Tromso: Sightseeing Cruise by Catamaran with Snacks & Drinks

5. Tromso: Sightseeing Cruise by Catamaran with Snacks & Drinks

This amazing journey around the isle of Tromso takes place in our luxury catamaran. The boat offer 360 degree view, and has all necessary equipment for up to 12 passengers. Our boat has a heated indoor saloon, where you can enjoy a warm coffee or tea. The boat has also 4 toilets for the guests to use. During this cruise our crew will show you the amazing nature and wildlife, and they will share all their local knowledge. The wildlife in Tromso is adapted to each season, but there is good chances of seeing Sea Eagles, Seals and different kinds of birds. Tromso has a great amount of history, and our crew love to tell people the stories. Stories who often is told: Battleship Tirpitz History about fishing History about Kvaløya War history History about the University Hospital Who it is to live in Tromso now Enjoy small groups, good atmosphere and amazing surroundings

Tromsø: Reindeer Feeding and Chance of Northern Lights

6. Tromsø: Reindeer Feeding and Chance of Northern Lights

Discover a Sámi reindeer camp with this unique tour from Tromsø. Travel to the camp at Breivikeidet to feed the reindeer. Have the chance to see the northern lights and experience eating Bithos (a traditional Sámi dish). Meet your guide and travel to camp Breivikeidet which is surrounded by mountains. Step off the bus and admire the view of the Lyngen Alps. Follow your guide to the reindeer fence to pet and feed the reindeer. Learn about these animals from your guide. Spot the dancing Aurora should it be out. It's an excellent place to spot the Aurora in the night sky above your head as there is little artificial light. Continue to an authentic Gamme (traditional Sámi housing). Get cozy as you savor Bithos, which is a meal only reserved for special occasions. Hear about what life is like in the Arctic for the Sámi people. Listen to a joik (Sámi folk music). Return to Tromsø.

Tromso: Northern Lights Catamaran Cruise w/ Snacks & Drinks

7. Tromso: Northern Lights Catamaran Cruise w/ Snacks & Drinks

See the wonder of the aurora borealis, known as the northern lights, on this catamaran tour in Tromso. Relax in comfort as you’re taken on a trip with the greatest likelihood to see the incredible natural phenomenon. Once aboard the catamaran, you can relax on the catamaran net for an excellent view of the incredible night sky while the sea calmly moves beneath you. The boat will travel away from polluted light, so the sight of the Northern Lights phenomena can be enjoyed to the fullest. While on the trip, you can warm up with a hot cup of coffee or tea in the warm lounge. The attentive crew is on hand to make your experience the best possible, with local snacks, such as locally produced stockfish or dried reindeer meat available. There’s even some chocolate. You’ll enjoy good company and beauty all around you on an unforgettable journey.  

Tromsø: Sámi Reindeer Sledding and Sami Cultural Tour

8. Tromsø: Sámi Reindeer Sledding and Sami Cultural Tour

Meet reindeer and see a Sámi camp with this tour from Tromsø. Try reindeer sledding and enjoy a hearty Sámi lunch. Be picked up from the meeting point and take a scenic drive to the camp at Breivikeidet. Be greeted by your Sámi guide who will take you meet the reindeer that will take you on a sledding tour. Revel in the glory of the Lyngen Alps and the beautiful nature as you ride. Breathe in the crisp arctic air. Warm up with some tea, coffee, and Bithos (a traditional Sami dish that is served for finer meals like celebrations). After lunch, learn more about Sámi life, culture, and clothing. Experience a joik (Sámi folk music). Head back to Tromsø with newfound knowledge.

Tromsø: Puppy Training at the Husky Kennel with Lunch

9. Tromsø: Puppy Training at the Husky Kennel with Lunch

One of the local tour operator's main ambitions is participation in dogsled racing. Training of both the dogs and people throughout the years is essential and summer is the time for the new puppies first try at teamwork. Join your experienced handlers and train the youngest sled dogs who are from 4 weeks to 6 months. Take the puppies out for a 1 to 1.5-hour hike close to the husky farm and do different exercises in wilderness depending on the age of the puppies. Suitable for adults and always a hit with the kids. Trek across the landscape outside the camp to let the puppies experience the beautiful scenery. 

Tromso: Arctic Panorama Cable Car Excursion

10. Tromso: Arctic Panorama Cable Car Excursion

Get ready for an authentic Arctic experience. Enjoy a ride on the famous Tromso Fjellheisen cable car. Once at the top, marvel the views that you can see from there of the city of Tromso and beautiful nature around it.  Enjoy the stunning views of Arctic landscapes with your local guide, who will teach you all about Tromso. You will learn why Tromso is called the ”Paris of the North” and ”Gateway to the Arctic”. Take a moment to enjoy this unique view and take amazing photographs that will serve as a lifetime memory.

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Very enjoyable trip even in very bad weather. The 2 Semi gentlemen were very nice men, dedicated to share semi culture with their guests. The fjords are beautiful, the reindeers are cute, the semi culture is interesting. Highly recommended.

This rating is based in part on the fact that we saw Northern Lights during our visit. Seeing and interacting with the Huskies was awesome. Such sweet dogs. Explanations about the Northern Lights was also good. Chocolate cake was delicious.

Amazing night, although we were in the middle of an arctic storm…getting to spend time with the huskies made it all worth while.

Great experience, no lights but the huskies were the highlight for me - especially Joker and Will! We had an amazing guide too.

The captain is experienced and humorous. We caught some big fish and the soup is delicious