Duration: approx. 3 hours

The pretty and bustling Norwegian town of Tromsø, situated on the small island of Tromsøya, is a place of art, history, excellent cuisine and a sophisticated nightlife. But the feature for which Tromsø is best known is its northerly location, some 350 kilometres further up from the start of the Arctic Circle and one of the best spots on earth to witness the curious phenomenon known as the Northern Lights. Your tour of the town begins with a stop at Tromsø Museum for a look at its collection of Sámi artefacts, archaeological finds, religious art exhibits and an intriguing machine that simulates the Northern Lights. The tour then continues towards the so-called “Arctic Cathedral”, a place of worship that is actually a church. Built in 1965, the distinctive triangular architecture of the pure white structure has given it the nickname “the Opera House of Norway” due to a certain likeness to the famous Sydney Opera House. A drive-by tour of the city’s main attractions then brings your excursion to a close.

With the vibrant Norwegian town of Tromsø mainly being known for its extreme northerly location some 350 kilometres up from the start of the Arctic Circle and one of the best places on earth to observe the fabulous natural phenomenon called the Northern Lights, it is perhaps no surprise that it is also home to a major university and the Polaria Centre, which this tour will give you an opportunity to explore. Thanks to its spectacular setting on the island of Tromsøya, the town enjoys all-round views of the amazing surrounding landscape – wild, rugged and snow-capped. An enjoyable sightseeing tour of Tromsø begins this outing, after which you will pay the fascinating Polaria Centre a visit. Try a polar walk, check out the various aquariums showing marine life in polar areas and watch a wide-screen film about arctic life. You will then continue on to the so-called “Arctic Cathedral”, which is in actual fact a parish church. The striking building – pure white and triangular in shape – was constructed in 1965 and is often called “the Opera House of Norway” because of its distinctive look that somewhat resembles the famous Sydney Opera House. This arctic tour comes to a close with your return to the pier and your ship.