Often called the Paris of the north, Tromsø is the main town in northern Norway and home to the Polar Institute, which is Norway’s national institution for polar research. The Polar Museum, also located in Tromsø, is well worth a visit, especially if you are off to the Arctic. Tromsø is a charming and intimate old town with the largest number of wooden houses in Norway - the oldest one from 1789. The landmark of Tromsø is the Arctic Cathedral (Ishavskatedralen), which stands tall and proud on the mainland at the bridgehead going out to the island on which Tromsø is situated.

Tromsø has several good restaurants to visit, one recommend on is Emma's Drømmekjøkkenhttp://www.emmasdrommekjokken.no/ In Tromsø you will also find "the world's most northerly brewery", which offers tourshttp://www.mack.no