Tromsø & Skjervøy, Arctic Norway

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Tromsø and Skjervøy are two Arctic destinations in northern Norway, both located well above the Arctic Circle in the county of Troms. Tromsø — often called the "Gateway to the Arctic" — is the region's largest city and a hub for northern lights chasing, dog sledding, and whale watching in the deep fjords of the Kvenangen and Ullsfjord areas. Skjervøy is a small island municipality further north, renowned as one of Norway's premier spots for orca and humpback whale safaris, particularly during winter when herring gather in the fjords. Together, they draw adventurous travellers seeking raw Arctic wilderness, dramatic coastal scenery, and some of the world's most spectacular wildlife encounters.