Driving in Lofoten during winter can range from relatively easy to highly challenging, depending on the weather. Icy roads, heavy snowfall, and strong winds are common, and you’ll often encounter narrow, winding roads. The key is to prepare thoroughly and adjust your driving to the conditions.
Following a record-breaking winter season 2023/2024, European airlines are doubling down on Tromsø as a key Arctic destination. Instead of routing through Oslo, they’re offering direct flights from major international cities straight to Tromsø. In the winter of 2024/2025, there will be more than 30 direct routes per week from cities like London, Paris, Berlin, and Copenhagen, making it easier than ever to visit Tromso in winter. In this guide, you’ll find all the information you need about getting to Tromsø—from Norway, the Nordic regions, Europe, or the US.
Every single day, people in our FB group focused on the northern lights in Tromso ask if the aurora will be visible tonight and where the best places are to see the northern lights in Tromsø—ideally places reachable on foot or by bus. To cut to the chase, the best places to see the northern lights in Tromso (or anywhere else) change daily based on the weather.
While it’s totally possible to explore Lofoten using public transport, on foot, by hitchhiking, or joining guided tours, renting a car is still the most popular way to get around. It gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace and reach trailheads to hiking trails. So, now that we established that renting a car in Lofoten is almost a must, the next most common question is, “What’s the most budget-friendly car rental in Lofoten?”
Honestly, the answer is—it depends.
I could start by painting a picture-perfect scene of snowy landscapes, cozy Christmas markets, the smell of freshly roasted almonds, and gluhwein, with Christmas carols playing in the background while the Northern Lights dance above your head. That’s what most people imagine when they think of Christmas in Tromsø.
I’ve checked out a few articles that pop up when you search for “Christmas in Tromsø,” and they all promise exactly that. But let’s be honest from the start.
For over a decade, whale watching in Tromso has become one of the most spectacular winter experiences. From late October to early February, the fjords around Tromsø are a hotspot for large pods of orcas and humpback whales as they follow the herring migration.
Do you want to see or photograph whales in their natural habitat, and do it in an ethical way? Then you’re in the right place!
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