The Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø
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Booking Reference: HRS-TOS1

Discover the highlights of Tromsø on this guided bus tour, combining a cable-car ride to the top of Mount Storsteinen with visits to the iconic Arctic Cathedral and Full Steam Museum.

Highlights

Get to know this cosmopolitan Arctic city through three of Tromsø’s key sights

Ride the cable car up Mount Storsteinen for spectacular views across city and sea

See the Arctic Cathedral, a daring architectural masterpiece and city landmark

Visit Polaria and learn all about life in the Arctic, from wildlife to polar research

About this excursion

Over the centuries, Tromsø has been the starting point for numerous polar expeditions, served as Norway’s seat of government, and been a destination for timber transport from Russian rivers. No wonder it’s now a vibrant hub for culture, research, and education.

Your tour begins with a ride on Tromsø’s famous cable car to the top of Mount Storsteinen (420 metres above sea level). Get your bearings as you take in the spectacular wintry views across the city and the fjords, mountains, and islands all around. Take a short walk on the plateau or warm up with hot chocolate as you admire the snow-dusted views from Fjellstua restaurant.

After, we stop at the Arctic Cathedral. Dominated by glass mosaic windows, its structure was inspired by Arctic nature.

Next is Polaria where you can watch Arctic Bearded and Harbour Seals swimming around the underwater tunnel, glimpse life in the Arctic Sea in the aquariums, and experience Arctic phenomena in the panoramic cinema. We finish our tour with some sightseeing around the island on our way back to the pier.

Practical information

Activity level

Active: Good mobility needed

Group size

Groups up to 180 guests

Availability

Year-round

Transport

Bus

Food & drink

No food or drink included

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Good to know

Please note: Fjellheisen is not suitable for wheelchair users and guests with reduced mobility at all. There is a long flight of stairs at the top of Fjellheisen and no lift available at the moment.

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Year-round

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions our guests ask most often

If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.  

However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.

You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.

If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.

Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.

Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.

Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most

Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people.

Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed

Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges.

Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed

Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed 

These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.

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