Official Language:
Norwegian
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Currency:
Norwegian Krone
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Population:
Approximately 65,00 people call Tromsoe home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Tromso Norway: The climate is temperate. Summer months have temperatures in the 60's °F/15°C. Average Temperature for Tromso Norway Apr 33°F/1°C, jun 49°F/9°C, Jul 53°F/12°C and Sep 44°F/7°C. Be sure to carry an umbrella as showers are common.
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Tromso, the largest city above the Arctic Circle at 70 degrees north and the site of the Arctic Cathedral, an astounding church which glistens in the Midnight Sun. Tromsoe is located on a forest-covered island that is serviced by a 3,398 ft bridge. Tromso is the capital of Northern Norway and known as the Paris of Scandinavia. The major industries in Tromsų are fisheries and tourism. Cruise passengers will find its spectacular scenery of mountains and fjords breathtaking. A prosperous city with a large student population. Tromso lies within the Arctic Circle, so visitors can experience the beauty of 24-hour daylight during the summer months. Between the end of November and January, the sun remains below the horizon leaving Tromsų in darkness. There are a couple of hours of grey light during the middle of the day, and when it gets really cold and the skies clear, the evening can often bring an incredible scene of color across the skies.
There are numerous cafes, bars, discos and restaurants that are popular with the locals as well as the many visitors. Tromsų has a rich, active and varied cultural scene. Theatre thrives in Tromso.
A 4-minute trip by cable car takes you up Storsteinen mountain, 420 metres above sea level. Other attractions include the Tromsų Museum, Tromsų Marine Aquarium, Polar Museum. Other attractions include the Domkirke Cathedral, Arctic Cathedral, the Northern Lights Planetarium, the Arctic Ocean Cathedral, and a cable car ride that shares perspectives on life above the Arctic Circle.
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Cable Car:
A cable car that takes you up to Storsteinen, 421 metres above sea level. You will enjoy breathtaking views.
Tromsoe Marine Aquarium:
North Norway's largest museum. Visit the exhibitions and get acuainted with animals and birds from North Norway and the Arctic. Have a look at the exciting fossils and dinosaurs.
Polar Museum:
Located in the old preserved and protected customs building built in the 1830's. It is the centre of the old part of town, near the old quaysides and warehouses. The museum has interesting informative exhibitions about polar explorers and hunters.
Shopping:
Professional glass artisans work in an open workshop. See how glass is made. Great to give as gifts, or a souvenir for yourself.
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Map of Tromso:
http://www.destinasjontromso.no/images/distrikt_stor.jpg
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