ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsTromso Fjords
Norway
We often see reindeer and elk crossing the road, sometimes we can spot sea eagles and seals hunting for fish. From mid October to late January whales visit Tromsø’s fjords to feed on herring. During that time there is a good chance we will spot humpback whales and orcas from the shore.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome, curious minds, to Tromso, the undisputed capital of the Arctic and the most populous municipality in Northern Norway. As your guide, I invite you to join me on an analytical and deeply historical exploration of this…
Listen in the app2The Historic Harbor and Waterfront
We begin our exploration of the Tromso fjords at the very locus of its historical and modern identity, the Tromso Harbor. As you stand on the waterfront, take a moment to breathe in the crisp, briny air of the Arctic Ocean. …
Listen in the app3The Polar Museum
Continuing north along the water, we arrive at a striking nineteenth century customs warehouse, painted a deep, traditional red. This historic timber building is home to the Polar Museum, or Polarmuseet. …
Listen in the app4The Town Square and the Raketten Kiosk
We now find ourselves in the bustling center of Tromso, the main town square known as Stortorget. This open civic space serves as the communal living room for the city. …
Listen in the app5Storgata and the Tromso Cathedral
A few short steps from the square brings us to Storgata, the vibrant main pedestrian street of Tromso. This avenue is the commercial spine of the city, lined with a fascinating mix of historic timber architecture and modern…
Listen in the app6The Tromso Public Library
As we veer slightly off the main pedestrian path of Storgata, we arrive at an architectural marvel of the modern era, the Tromso Public Library. While we have spent considerable time examining the timber heritage of the…
Listen in the app7Crossing the Tromso Bridge
We now approach the Tromso Bridge, a monumental feat of engineering that connects the island of Tromsoya to the mainland district of Tromsdalen. Before this bridge was completed in the year nineteen sixty, the only way across the…
Listen in the app8The Arctic Cathedral
As we step off the bridge and onto the mainland, we are immediately confronted by the most iconic structure in all of Tromso, the Arctic Cathedral. Officially named the Tromsdalen Church, this striking parish church was…
Listen in the app9Fjellheisen Cable Car and Storsteinen Mountain
Our final destination takes us away from the civic architecture and up into the raw alpine environment that frames the city. Just a short distance from the cathedral lies the lower station of the Fjellheisen cable car. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As we conclude our extensive journey through the Tromso fjords, I ask you to look back at the incredible breadth of geography and human history we have covered. We began at the edge of the dark, freezing waters of the harbor,…
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What is Tromso Fjords?
Tromso Fjords is a place in Norway with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Norway |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 69.6671, 18.9719 |
| Last updated |
