Is Tromsø on an island?

Yes. The city centre is on the island of Tromsøya, which also has the airport and the university. The city also spreads onto the mainland (Tromsdalen) and onto the larger island of Kvaløya to the west.

Can you walk from Tromsø city centre to the Arctic Cathedral?

Yes, it takes about 20-25 minutes across the Tromsø Bridge, which has a footpath. Buses 24 and 26 also go to the Tromsdalen kirke stop.

How far is Tromsø airport from the city centre?

The airport is on the west side of Tromsøya, about 10 minutes from the centre by car. The Airport Express and city buses 24, 26, 40 and 42 connect it with the centre.

How do I get to Fjellheisen from the city centre?

Take bus 26 from Torgsenteret to the Fjellheisen stop, walk about 45 minutes over the bridge, or take a taxi of about 10 minutes.

Is Tromsø city centre walkable?

Yes. The main sights, including Storgata, Stortorget, the harbour, Polaria and the Polar Museum, are within about 10 minutes' walk of each other.

What is the latitude of Tromsø?

The city centre is at about 69.7°N (69°40′N), more than 300 km north of the Arctic Circle.

Tromsø Map: Areas, Distances and Buses Explained

Tromsø map in words: the island, the mainland and Kvaløya, the centre streets, bridge and tunnel, walking times and buses from the centre to every main sight.