Hei / Moi (informal)
How locals say hello in Tromsø
November–February (northern lights) or June–July (midnight sun)
For the northern lights, get away from city lights — even a 20-minute drive makes a huge difference. Download a KP index app to track solar activity. The Arctic Cathedral (Ishavskatedralen) is illuminated beautifully at night.
A church was established on the island of Tromsøya in 1252, making it one of the northernmost Christian outposts in the medieval world. The town was granted its charter in 1794, growing as a hub for Arctic hunting, fishing, and — critically — as the gateway for polar expeditions. Roald Amundsen launched his race to the South Pole from Tromsø's harbour in 1910. The city became an important trading post with northern Sami communities and served as a significant Allied supply point in World War II. Today it is the world's premier destination for chasing the northern lights and experiencing the phenomenon of the midnight sun.
Tromsø sits 350km north of the Arctic Circle, making it the northernmost city of its size in the world. In winter, the sun doesn't rise for two months (polar night); in summer, it doesn't set for two months (midnight sun).
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